Fairlight Beach

Fairlight Beach in Manly NSW 2095 is an 80m long beach, south-facing, and nestled in a beautiful pocket of coarse sand.

It is a serene place with a small rock pool occupying its eastern end. The beach is backed by a narrow grassy foreshore reserve and the coastal walk.

Fairlight Beach is an unpatrolled beach, which provides its visitors with a sense of solitude and privacy. It is a perfect spot in Manly for picnics, snorkeling, scuba diving, and calm swimming activities. With its small rock pool occupying the eastern end, visitors can swim in the pool, sunbathe on the sandy beach or even explore the rocky outcrops. The offshore rocks provide an exciting opportunity for adventurous visitors to do some exciting rock scrambling. Fairlight Beach is also a popular spot for wedding photos, with its beautiful coarse sand and the blue ocean and sky providing an excellent backdrop for photographs.

The best time to visit Fairlight Beach is during the summer months of December to February when the water is warm enough for swimming. But with a temperate climate, the beach can be enjoyed all year round with mild winters providing visitors with an opportunity to go for a refreshing seaside stroll. The beach opens at sunrise and closes at sunset daily.

Fairlight Beach is around 20 minutes walk from Ayres Rock, along Manly Scenic Walkway. Visitors can take the Sydney Ferry service to Manly Wharf and then walk along the Manly Scenic Walkway, which is well signposted, and takes visitors on a beautiful journey through the bush, along the coast and past some fantastic views out to sea. The walk is a leisurely 20 minute walk, along a well-maint