The Manly Ferry from Circular Quay costs ~AUD $9 each way per adult (Opal card); children under 16 travel free on weekends. The 30-minute harbour crossing is genuinely exciting for kids and counts as an attraction in itself. Manly Beach has calm sections near the south end ideal for toddlers. The pedestrian Corso strip has gelato, fish and chips, and clean public toilets.

Address: Manly Beach, Manly NSW 2095

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Cost: Low Cost $