Manly Comes Alive in Winter: Immerse Yourself in Manly
Manly in winter is bursting with life and new activities and places to discover. Whether you want to be sipping a cocktail at Hugos and secretly doing some international celebrity spotting or braving it out with our ghostly ancestors on a ghoulish sleepover, you will find a swag of new things to whet your hunger for fulfilling experiences. Immerse yourself in Manly this winter, with a range of great deals and special offers from Manly's best restaurants, cafes, attractions and more. Visit
www.immerseyourselfinmanly.com.au for more details.
1. I love Shopping Manly www.iloveshoppingmanly.com.au
I Love Shopping Manly is all about fun, fashion and champagne. Take an ‘I Love Shopping Manly Tour’ and discover inspiring Australian designers and independent stores in one of Sydney’s most expensive yet unpretentious suburbs. With labels such as Karen Walker, Something Else, Ginger and Smart, Stylestalker, Maurie and Eve, Camilla Kaftans, True Religion, Cheap Mondays (to name just a few!) You'll be in Fashionista Heaven.
The tours include a 2 1/2 hour shopping trip of Manly complete with lunch, champagne, store discounts and your own personal fashion stylist.
You will simply enjoy beautiful scenery and gorgeous shops without any pressure to buy. There are four different tours on offer and they cost from $65.
2. Shark Camp at Oceanworld Manly www.oceanworld.myfun.com.au
This new camp lasts for three hours and is held during school holidays. Learn all about sharks at Oceanworld and then head for two amazing snorkeling experiences, one is with tropical marine residents in the new Tropical Reef, and the second is in the main Oceanarium which is packed with fish, turtles and stingrays. Cost: $149 per child.
Exclusive Oceanworld Manly Winter Special - 20% off Shark Dive Extreme or General Admission - quote 'Winter in Manly' when making a booking or purchase to receive the offer. Valid 1st June-31st August 2011
3. Power living yoga - The Yoga of Eating Cooking Course www.powerliving.com.au
This brand new cooking course is offered at the Power Living Manly studio. Delight in the discovery of a diet that best supports and nourishes you. In each class we'll journey into the magnificent world of wholefood cuisine and turn fresh organic produce into tasty meals that nourish and balance your body, mind and spirit. Learn some of the basic principles of Ayurvedic, Raw, Macrobiotic and Traditional wholefood philosophy and empower yourself to create your ideal meal. You'll receive a comprehensive booklet with recipes and nutritional notes and generous tastes of everything we prepare in class, so you'll leave with a full belly and head full of fascinating food facts. Cost: $349 for 4 sessions or $200 for 2 sessions.
Special Winter Offer - Power Living Yoga ten class pass, only $100 - 'quote Winter in Manly' when making a booking or purchase to receive the offer. Valid 1st June-31st August 2011.
4. Whale watching NEW Vessels www.manlywhalewatching.com
Accompany our experienced skippers past the 300ft vertical cliffs of the Sydney Heads into the Pacific Ocean in search of the magnificent Humpback and Southern Right whales.
Manly Whale Watching would like to welcome 2 new vessels to the fleet of operators.Ocean Dreaming II (the largest Whale Watching vessel on Sydney Harbour) and Totally Wild to compliment our cruise and high speed tour options.
Manly Whale Watching provides our Sydney, Manly and Northern Beaches whale watching enthusiasts with the ultimate location and vessels to embark on a Whale Watching Sydney adventure. The Manly Whale Watching base is located on Manly Wharf, and this enables you to avoid the extra commuting time to get into the Sydney CBD, where all the rest of Sydney's Whale Watching operators are based. Our Manly Wharf location is only 5 minutes to the start of the Sydney whale watching area maximising our time with the Whales. Cost from $60 per person
5. Manly bike tours www.manlybiketours.com.au
Run by expert local guides, this two hour tour reveals all the hidden corners of Manly. Hear the stories and relive the history that makes Manly what it is today. Included in the tour is bike and helmet hire, light refreshments, tour guide, and exclusive access to landmark attractions. The tour follows the Sydney Harbour National Park Explorer and Bike the Beach routes. Tours run every day at 10:30am and are approximately 2 hours in duration (including 15 min safety demonstration).
$89 (includes cruiser bike and helmet hire, light refreshments, tour guide and exclusive access to landmark attractions). Gift vouchers are available.
Winter Special - hire a bike from just $14 for one hour, or $28 for the whole day! Quote 'Winter in Manly' when making the booking or purchase to receive the offer. Valid 1st June-31st August 2011
6. Celebrity spotting FREE
Spot everyone from the world's elite surfing celebrities where you may even be lucky to share a wave with the likes Layne Beachley or Mick Fanning. Other regular Manly eye candy include Guy Leech, Kieran Perkins, the Manly Sea Eagles, competitors from the Biggest Loser, or wannabe surfers the Olsen Twins, Avril Lavigne, Eric Bana who have all been seen surfing on the waves at North Steyne.
7. Quarantine station ghost tours www.qstation.com.au
There are a huge number of ghost tours to choose from including the Ghostly sleepover where you can maximize your chances of experiencing paranormal activity. Join your guide on a late night walk around the former Quarantine Station. Listen to experiences people had with the ghosts. Test equipment used by real ghost hunters. Will you encounter paranormal activity during the night? Retire for the night in one of the site's most haunted buildings! Can you sleep with one eye open? This really will be a night to remember! Warning: M18+ This tour is not suitable for anyone under 18 years. Proof of age may be requested.
Costs $155 Guests need to bring their own sleeping bag, sleeping mat, toiletries and towels.
Winter Offer - Receive a $50 credit towards food and beverage or tours during your stay. Quote promotion code 'Winter11' when booking to receive the offer. Valid 1st June-31st August.
8. Walk FREE
From short, scenic strolls suitable for all including those in wheelchairs or with prams, to lengthy and challenging treks for more avid walkers, on foot the visitor can explore Manly’s many natural wonders as well as its history and architecture.
Blessed with one of the finest networks of walking tracks in the world, one of Manly’s most famous is the Scenic Walkway from Manly to the Spit (map available with points of interest). Through harbourside suburbs and native bushland, past Aboriginal landmarks and pockets of subtropical rainforest, enjoy scenic views across Sydney Harbour and trails passed hidden coves to clifftop vantages and the chance to spot migrating whales.
Together with five dedicated bicycle trails (map available from Manly Council) and an annual program of free guided tours along Manly's beautiful harbour foreshore areas run by Manly Council's Community and Environmental Partnerships Branch (bookings essential on +61 2 9976 1661).
9. Manly Kayaks Tour www.manlykayaks.com.au
There is no better way to explore the famous Sydney Harbour than by paddling a kayak. Embark on our Manly Kayaks tour and you will be shown this widely historical and majestic water way. Knowledgeable and energetic guides will teach you the basics of kayaking before departing on a journey to remember. Soft caramel sand, spectacular look out points and isolated swim beaches are just some of the things you can expect to see on the tour.
A guided kayak tour to visit some of the more remote beaches of Sydney Harbour. Included is a short walk up to Dobroyd head where you can view the Manly Peninsula and the famous Headlands of Sydney Harbour. In addition to all the necessary kayaking equipment, morning or afternoon tea on a stunning beach is included as well as an experienced and enthusiastic guide.
Cost: $89 per person
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