Manly Beach

Manly is a unique suburb, with a beach on one side and a harbour on the other. It's rolling-hilled streets make for a very picturesque setting (and hard running, though the boardwalk is generally flat, thank goodness). There is abundant life in Manly, despite it's family-oriented first appearance. The beach is busy and packed on weekends. Surfers and boogy-boarders (is that what they're called?) are in full swing every day...and speaking of swing, one must always watch for surfers carelessly swinging their boards on the sidewalks. Manly's main "Corso" is filled with shops, restaurants, bars and cafes and it is always a lively scene. All in all, a nice little place, and a lovely atmosphere in which to train.