Swim
Or surf on manly ocean beach, reached by walking up the corso from the ferry wharf. manly beach is popular with both visitors and locals. locker hire is available for storing your possessions. you can take surfboard riding lessons from manly surf school north steyne road, â +61 2 9977-6977.
Sail
On sydney harbour, with manly yacht club (http://www.myc.org.au) for twilight races and weekend club races. sail training available and casual crew welcome.
Sea kayaking
Kayaks are available for hire from several places near the ferry wharf.
Sydney Ocean Adventures
Sydney's offshore adventure boat company. Departing from Manly wharf daily. Tours from 30 min to 1.5 hr experiencing the thrill and adventure of offshore powerboating. Go swell riding and jumping,see the rugged 100 m 300 ft cliffs of North Head, WWII gun emplacements and awesome marine wildlife including whales during migration.
Events
Manly Food and Wine Festival
"a taste of manly" - held each year in the first week of june, attracts some 30,000+ patrons who come to see and taste the exhibits in a great beachside setting.
Manly International Jazz Festival
(http://www.manly.nsw.gov....) held annually in the first week of october and running for three days of fantastic music.