The best way to really experience what Sydney's all about, take the famous ferry trip to Manly and take in the iconic views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and city skyline. Manly boasts some of the best beach culture Sydney has to offer, so it's a great place to spend time just watching the surfers, lifesavers and beach volleyballers along the waterfront. Visit one of the many cafes or bars, go shopping along the colourful Corso, or meander through the open air markets on the weekend, showcasing unique local gifts, design and fashion. Go for a swim using the beach wheelchair or visit the all abilities accessible playground with its pod swing, carousel, sensory play boards and accessible butterfly see-saw. 

Domino's Pizza is a takeaway fast food outlet located on Sydney Road. There is step-free access into and throughout the restaurant, which has a limited amount of accessible seating inside. There are no toilets on site.
Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Domino's Pizza Manly

Located on the Wharf forecourt, Manly Visitor Information Centre is accessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access into and throughout the small centre. There are no toilets on site.
Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on the Esplanade.

Manly Visitor Information Centre

The Rope & Anchor Cafe is an accessible breakfast bar and cafe located on The Corso. There is step-free access via a tight doorway, which leads into a partially accessible seating area. There is a limited amount of accessible seating outside the venue. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

The Rope & Anchor Cafe

Located in Manly Wharf Ferry Terminal, Nando’s is an accessible Portuguese restaurant. There is step-free access to the counter, indoor seating area and outdoor seating space. Accessible toilets are not available.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on the Esplanade.

Nando's Manly

Daniel San is an accessible restaurant located on North Steyne. There is step-free access via the main entrance, which leads into a partially accessible seating area. Some of the seating area is inaccessible due to the use of benches. However there are also some tables outside. There is an accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Daniel San

McDonald's is a fast food counter located outside Manly Wharf Ferry Terminal. There is step-free access to the counter. There is a small amount of seating outside the outlet, but it is inaccessible for wheelchair users. There are no toilets on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on the Esplanade.

Mcdonald's Manly

Jah Bar is an accessible restaurant in Manly serving Spanish cuisine. There is step-free access into the venue from Central Avenue, but there is very limited space inside. There is a very narrow walkway through to the counter and to the outdoor seating area. There is an accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Jah Bar

Manly Surf Pavilion Toilets

Manly Grill

Manly Thai Gourmet is an accessible venue located on Sydney Road. There is step-free access via a tight doorway, which leads into a small seating area. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Manly Thai Gourmet

DeVita is an accessible Italian restaurant located on Darley Road. There is step-free access into and throughout the venue, which offers some accessible seating inside and outside. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on Market Lane.

Devita

Manly Surf n Slide is accessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access into the attraction and ramps provide access to the top of the slides. There are also accessible toilets and changing rooms on site. You can even find some kiosks.
Two hour street parking is available as well as free two hour parking at Whistler St Car Park, Central Ave Car Park and Wentworth St Car Park. Commercial car parks are also located at Manly Wharf and the Quest Apartments, Gilbert St, Manly

Manly Surf N Slide

Manly Seaside Kebabs

Esplanade Park is a waterfront area in Manly. There is step-free access to the park and throughout. The gradient is mostly gentle on the footpath, but some grass areas are located on a slope. There are no toilets in the park or picnic areas in the park. Also parking spots are not close by. 

Esplanade Park

Manly Wharf

Manly Lawn Tennis Club

Fusion Point is a fully accessible restaurant located about halfway down Wentworth Street. There is step-free access to all areas, with plenty of outdoor seating that’s undercover. The tables inside are generously spaced both inside and out, so it’s possible to fit a couple of wheelchairs/prams around a larger table.

There is an accessible toilet and also a parents room in the nearby public toilets about 10metres around the corner with fully flat accessible paths to get there. 

Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Fusion Point

Sushi Plus is an accessible Japanese restaurant located on Wentworth Street. There is step-free access via a tight doorway, which leads into a partially accessible seating area. There is no seating outside the venue and no accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Sushi Plus Manly

Wockbar is an accessible restaurant located on Sydney Road serving Asian cuisine. Space is tight inside the venue, which offers step-free access throughout. Due to the tight dining area, some tables may be inaccessible especially at peak times. Outside tables are accessible but toilets are not available.
Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Wockbar Manly, Asian Street Food

Mex and Co is an accessible Mexican restaurant located in South Steyne. There is a gentle ramp leading to the entrance of the venue, which is step-free throughout. Space inside the venue is at a premium and some tables may be inaccessible as a result. However there are outside tables available. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Mex And Co

Benbry Burgers is a takeaway fast food outlet located on Sydney Road. There is step-free access into and throughout the small shop, which has a limited amount of accessible seating. There are no toilets on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Benbry Burgers

The Herring Room is an accessible restaurant located on Pittwater Road in Manly. There is step-free access into and around the restaurant, which offers tight but accessible seating. There is also a unisex accessible toilet on site.
Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

The Herring Room

Dolce Terra is an accessible breakfast bar and cafe located on Raglan Street. There is step-free access via a tight doorway, which leads into a very cramped, partially accessible seating area. There is a limited amount of accessible seating outside the venue. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Dolce Terra

Showbox Coffee Brewers Cafe is an accessible coffee shop located on Whistler Street. There is step-free access via a tight doorway, which leads into a small seating area. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on Market Lane.

Showbox Coffee Brewers Cafe

The Hot Dog Man is an accessible fast food outlet located on The Corso. There is step-free access into and throughout the venue, but there is no accessible seating. There are no toilets on site.
The closest accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on Market Lane.

The Hot Dog Man

Yok Thai is an accessible restaurant located on Wentworth Street. There is step-free access via a tight doorway, which leads into a partially accessible seating area. There is more accessible seating outside the venue. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Yok Thai Restaurant

KFC is a fast food restaurant that is accessible to wheelchair users. There are no steps into or around the venue, providing access to the counter. The seating is inaccessible due to the nature of the fixtures, and there are no toilets on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on the Esplanade.

KFC Manly

Located in Manly Wharf Ferry Terminal, Chat Thai is an accessible fast food outlet. There is step-free access to the counter and seating area, which is tight on space making some tables inaccessible. There are no toilets on site but there are public toilets nearby.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on the Esplanade.

Chat Thai Manly

Garfish Manly


The Hold is an accessible bar and restaurant located on Sydney Road Plaza. There is step-free access into and throughout the venue, which has limited accessible seating inside. The toilet on site is inaccessible. Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

The Hold

Located in Manly Wharf Ferry Terminal, The Bavarian is an accessible bar and restaurant serving German cuisine. There is step-free access to the counter, indoor seating area and outdoor seating space. There are also accessible toilets on site.

The outdoor seating area has mainly high tables or picnic bench style seating. At busy times, access or seating in the outdoor area might be challenging. 

Accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on the Esplanade.

The Bavarian Manly Wharf

Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific is accessible to wheelchair users. There are accessible rooms which are very spacious, where all appliances and light switches are lowered and which feature roll-in showers. The bathrooms have grab rails throughout and also a spacious layout. The roll-in showers feature a flip-down seat and the wash basins are wheelchair accessible with lever taps. There is step-free access into and throughout the building. The only area of the hotel which is inaccessible is the pool area. There is a flight of stairs up to the pool area. 
There is limited parking onsite on a first come basis. There are disabled parking bays. Parking at the time of writing is $30 per night.

Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific

The Sebel Manly Beach is accessible to wheelchair users. The hotel has one studio style room with wheelchair access, although it's only suitable for two people maximum. Hand rails are also installed around the toilet and there is a roll in shower.
The hotel restaurant is accessible as well. There are accessible cafes and restaurant nearby.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the hotel carpark.

The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach

The Boathouse Manly

Bistro Manly is an accessible restaurant located on the ground floor of Manly Pacific on North Steyne. Portable ramps at the entrance to the hotel provide access into the foyer, and the restaurant is situated on the right-hand side. There is step-free access into the restaurant where there is plenty of accessible seating. There is also a unisex toilet in the lobby of the hotel.

Bistro Manly

North Steyne Playground

Yo-Chi

Between The Corso & Wentworth Street near the entrance to Wentworth Street Car Park (under Coles)

Details of bathroom - Source: https://toiletmap.gov.au/40507

Doorway is wide (over 850 mm). Door is outward-opening. Medium force to open door.

Toilet seat height is low (under 460 mm).

The closest accessible parking is the Peninsula Underground Carpark. The lifts to the carpark are directly opposite the entrance of the accessible bathroom. 

Accessible Toilet

Bluewater Cafe

Starbucks Manly

Ben & Jerry's Manly

Hugos Manly

Manly Ocean Foods

Gelatissimo Manly

Guzman Y Gomez Mexican Taqueria Manly

DeVita

On-street accessible parking

Royal Copenhagen Ice Cream Cone Co Manly

Off-street accessible parking

Ora is an accessible breakfast bar and cafe located on Whistler Street. There is step-free access via a tight doorway, which leads into a small seating area.

Sugar Lounge is an accessible restaurant located on North Steyne. There is step-free access via a ramp at the side of the doorway, which leads into a partially accessible seating area. Some of the seating area is inaccessible due to a step inside the venue. However there is more seating outside. An accessible toilet is not provided.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Sugar Lounge

Fish Shack is an accessible restaurant on South Steyne serving traditional seaside cuisine. There is step-free access into and throughout the venue, but space is at a premium inside and between the tables. However there are is also accessible seating outside. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Fish Shack

The Fairlight Walk is a stunning scenic coastal path, passing Delwood Beach and Fairlight Beach. For the best experience, it's recommended to turn around after Manly Boatshed, where the path meets Lauderdale Avenue.

Please note that while the walk is paved, there is some uneven terrain, and it is not completely flat with some hilly sections. 

There are accessible toilets located at Fairlight beach.

A carpark is located on Fairlight walk next to Manly Pavillion (refer to google maps screenshot), however please not there is no dedicated disabled parking spot. 

The closest disabled parking spots are located in Manly on Wentworth Street or Whistler Carpark.

Fairlight Walk

Located on Darley Road, Mortar & Pestle is an accessible restaurant serving traditional Thai cuisine. There is a ramp at the doorway to the venue providing access to the counter and indoor seating area. There is also a handful of accessible tables outside. There are no toilets on site but closest accessible toilets are located nearby at Manly Bus Stop, Belgrave Street & Manly Wharf East Esplanade .
Accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on the Esplanade.

Mortar & Pestle Thai

Manly Surf Life Saving Club is accessible to wheelchair users. There is a portable ramp to enable access into the building, but only the ground floor is accessible. There is a cafe and accessible changing rooms adjacent to the club.
Also accessible toilets are provided and parking spots can be found nearby.

Manly Surf Life Saving Club

The museum has two entrances. The main entrance, located on the West Esplanade side, is connected by a long ramp leading downward. Near the main door, there are steps, but a ramp to the left of the steps provides access to a step-free entry. On the west side of the museum, near the beach, the side entrance features several high steps, making it less suitable for disabled visitors, who are advised to use the main entrance instead.

Inside the museum, there are virtually no steps, except for the Ceramics Gallery, which requires climbing several high stairs to access. The museum is equipped with wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and designated disabled parking spaces are conveniently located across from the main entrance. Overall, the museum offers a welcoming and accessible experience, with only minor limitations in specific areas.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum

Manly Pavilion is an accessible bar and restaurant located on West Esplanade in Manly. There is step-free access into the venue, leading into an accessible lift. There are steps around the venue, meaning some seating areas may be inaccessible. There are no toilets on site, but there are accessible facilities outside on the promenade as well as accessible parking spots.

Manly Pavilion

Manly Yacht Club is partially accessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access via a ramp on East Esplanade down to the club house entrance. However there is no lift within the building which means that wheelchair users can only stay on one level. There are accessible toilets on site.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the carpark on the Esplanade.

Manly Yacht Club

Fairlight Rock Pool is located close to Manly Cove and next to Fairlight Beach. There is also a small paddling pool next to the main pool. Fairlight Tidal Swimming Pool is accessible. There is step-free access down to the pool, but there is no equipment to help provide access. There are only steps down to the pool itself. There is an accessible toilet on site but no parking spots nearby.

Fairlight Tidal Swimming Pool

Relax on lovely Manly Beach, one of Australia’s most famous beaches where the first world surfing contest was held in 1964. You’ll find plenty of wonderful things to do and see, from picnics on the promenade to fun and informative tours. Manly Beach is accessible to wheelchair users. It is level, well paved and has paths that run along the top of the beach. Easiest access onto the beach is via a gentle ramp outside the front of Manly SLSC at the southern end of the beach. The SLSC also has a beach wheelchair available and accessible changing rooms and toilets. The beach itself is of a gentle gradient and the sand is mainly soft.
There is a carpark at the beach where you can find accessible parking spots.

Manly Beach

Jipang

Located on the "ferry side" of Manly, this awesome beach is perfect for families with young children. There are no waves, plenty of grassy areas and a shark net pool. Manly Cove Beach East is a beach that is accessible to wheelchair users. There is a wooden ramp leading onto the beach from next to the nearby ferry terminal. Manly Cove Beach has tall trees which provide shade on hot summer days, a promenade where kids can ride their scooters and roller skate and tables, where you can relax and just watch the world go by. Toilets and showers are located not only at Manly Wharf but also near Manly Water Works. Unfortunately there are no beach wheelchairs available at this beach. 
Bring a picnic or buy lunch at one of Manly Wharf's take away shops or enjoy a quiet meal at one of Manly's many restaurants. Street parking can be difficult to find, especially during summer, but there are several council car parks which offer free parking for up to 2 hours.

Manly Cove Beach East

Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club

New Brighton Hotel is an accessible bar and restaurant located on The Corso in Manly. There is step-free access into the venue, but the upper floors can only be accessed via stairs. The ground floor has a range of accessible seating both inside and outside. Accessible toilets are also available.
Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

New Brighton Hotel

Silo Espresso

A Touch Of Europe Bakehouse

Infinity Bakery Manly is a partially accessible breakfast bar and cafe located on Market Lane. There is step-free access via a tight doorway, which leads into a very cramped, partially accessible seating area. There is a limited amount of accessible seating outside the venue. There is no accessible toilet on site.
Closest accessible parking spots can be found in the council carpark at the beach.

Infinity Bakery Manly

Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel is inaccessible to wheelchair users. The hotel has no rooms suitable for wheelchair access and not all areas of the hotel can be accessed step-free.

Boardrider Backpacker & Budget Motel

Manly Guesthouse is inaccessible to wheelchair users. The hotel has no rooms suitable for wheelchair access and not all areas of the hotel can be accessed step-free.

Manly Guesthouse

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments are inaccessible to wheelchair users. The hotel has no rooms suitable for wheelchair access and not all areas of the hotel can be accessed step-free.

Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments

Manly Shores Holiday Apartments are inaccessible to wheelchair users. The hotel has no rooms suitable for wheelchair access and not all areas of the hotel can be accessed step-free.

Manly Shores Holiday Apartments

Quest Manly is inaccessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access into the hotel and lifts to every floor. Quest has studio apartments which facilitate wheelchair access, but there is a small step into the shower of every room which may render them inaccessible.
There is accessible parking at the accommodation and also accessible food shops.

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