Sydney has its fair share of beautiful beaches: from magical harbour coves to spectacular surf breaks. And since everyone has their own opinion as to which one reigns supreme (we’ve ranked our favourites here), sometimes it’s worth letting an external source decide. Every year, Tripadvisor reveals a list of the top 25 beaches in the world, and in 2025, Manly and Bondi were the only Aussie beaches to make the list.
As the highest-ranking Australian beach, Manly came in at number 15 on this year’s list – falling eight places from its position in seventh place back in 2024. While locals love Manly for its delightfully easy access to Norma’s and Felons Manly, Tripadvisor highlighted some other major drawcards: gentle waves for surfing, “shark safe” and lifeguarded swimming areas and the long walkway with “panoramic views”.
Tripadvisor described Manly as “at the centre of everything – literally”, which we’re not quite sure is accurate, but the close proximity to…
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