Manly is unique for so many reasons; its proximity to the world famous sites of Sydney Harbour, the area’s stunning natural beauty and its famous surfing history are just a few … this thriving metropolis by the sea is brimming with culture and activity. Here’s just a few other things you should check out while you’re in town:

BridgeClimb

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Wow, this experience is one not to be missed! BridgeClimb gives people the unforgettable experience of standing at the summit of one of the world’s greatest icons – the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Dawn, Day, Twilight, or Night … nearly three million people can’t be wrong! This experience even gets a ‘Top 10’ rating from Lonely Planet, along with running with the bulls in Spain and rock climbing in Yosemite Valley in the USA. www.bridgeclimb.com

Surf City

Image: Terry Fitzgerald, Hugh McLeod, 1977. Courtesy and © Hugh McLeod/Aitionn / http://surfcity.hht.net.au/

This incredible exhibit captures the city’s six-decade love affair with surfing. The Surf City exhibition returns us to the beaches of the 1950s, 60s and 70s and shows how a scruffy bunch of kids on surfboards, hungry for social change, left an indelible mark on Sydney.

EXHIBITION ON NOW! MUSEUM OF SYDNEY until 18 March

Corner Phillip and Bridge Streets, Sydney. Adult $10 | Child/Concession $5 | Family $20 | Members free. Open daily 9.30am — 5pm http://surfcity.hht.net.au/

TropFest

Tropfest is Australia’s most prestigious short film festival and one of its most iconic cultural events. It is also the largest short film festival in the world. The event is hosted at Sydney’s Domain in the Royal Botanic Gardens and is free to attend. The festival itself is an outdoor celebration complete with live music and entertainment, public catering and bars, red carpet arrivals and the highly anticipated film screenings followed by an awards ceremony.
http://tropfest.com/au/

Sydney’s Famous Ferries

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Sydney Ferries has operated on Sydney Harbour and its waterways for over 135 years – that’s 40 years before the Duke showed up and introduced surfing at Freshwater! These days, they’re recognised as an Australian icon and proudly carry over 14 million customers each year. There’s even one named after 1990 World Surfing Champion and Manly local, Pam Burridge! Catch a ferry from Manly to Circular Quay and experience the harbour firsthand. http://www.sydneyferries.info/

And there’s so much more!

For more visit sydney.com /www.eventssydney.com.au

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