Best Islands to Visit near Manly

"Snapper Island is one of Sydney’s little-known islands and is the smallest island in Sydney Harbour. Located in the main channel towards the western end of the harbour, Snapper Island was originally a rocky..."

"Historic Rodd Island, in Iron Cove, offers scenic harbour views, picnicking, fishing, and venue hire for weddings and functions in Sydney Harbour National Park."

"Bare Island is located to the south-east of Sydney and is one of the most scenic destinations in the city. The island is an iconic part of the country and is listed in the State Heritage Register due to its status in..."

"With views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, historic Clark Island is a picnic spot like no other, near Double Bay in the eastern suburbs."

"Positioned in Sydney Harbour, 1km from the mouth of Rose Bay, Shark Island – Boowambillee (booh-uhm-'bil-ee) is a picnic spot with a difference. Explore the island's foreshore, go swimming or relax in front of amazing Sydney Harbour views."

"The scent of this Eastern Suburbs bakery will have you reeling from the moment you step inside and it’s unlikely you’ll be leaving with only one donut in tow. With rotating flavours on offer, the peoples favourite vanilla cream and jam donuts sell like literal hotcakes and be sure to score a banoffee donut – with banana caramel custard, salted caramel, banana chips and caramel, you’ll never feel the need for a banoffee pie again. 238 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction"

"Food created with thought, made with love and shared with pleasure – that’s what you’ll find at The Cook and Baker on Oxford Street in Bondi Junction. Step inside, feast your eyes and delight your sen..."

"If you’re after sweet or savoury treats that are 100% free of gluten then you’ve come to the right place!. Imperial is truly Australia's largest gluten-free bakery - with warm banana bread, muffins, cookies, cakes and donuts to boot!. All the breads are made daily and owner Joseph Maroun makes sure that they contain absolutely zero preservatives."

"On the well-trodden corner where Redfern and Chalmers street meet, two people with a passion for cooking came together to create Breadfern Bakery. As organic bakers themselves, you know that they have what it takes to deliver exceptional artisan breads, as well as sweet and savoury pastries that are all gluten-free!. Find them at: 308 Chalmers Street, Redfern"

"Far less popular than the touristy Bondi to Coogee hike, the Spit to Manly Walk is a quieter alternative with more natural busy and varied views. A stunning day hike along the North Sydney harbor coastline that weaves its way through a mix of lush bushland and scenic harbourside trails with secluded beaches, indigenous rock carvings, and panoramic lookouts along the way. You can hike the 10km (6.2 miles) trail in 3.5 hours in a hurry, but I recommend you take your time and enjoy the sights and sounds."

"If you fancy stretching your legs, the walk from Manly to Spit Bridge is a pleasant 2-3 hour coastal walk with amazing views over the ocean. Catch the ferry to Manly harbour and head round the coast – make sure not to miss the ancient aboriginal carvings along the way. When it comes to free things to do in Sydney, this is one of the most popular for good reason."