How long does it take to walk from Bondi to Manly?

Such a simple question.

But the answer is another question: How long do you have?

The Bondi to Manly Walk is 80km of spectacular harbour walking. It’s a green ribbon of adventure hugging the foreshore of the biggest city in Australia.

Walking it might be a two day adventure for the ultra fit, but making the most of this incredible Sydney experience, that’s another adventure altogether.

For most, walking the Bondi to Manly is a 4 day walk. At 20km/day, it’s about 5 hours of walking/day, giving you enough time to soak it all in, stop at cafés and swim at isolated beaches on your way.

If you’re looking at the Walk as a way to weave together the quintessential Sydney experience, then you might want to give some extra time.

Aim for 10-15km each day and rent a kayak at Watsons Bay to watch the sun set behind the Harbour Bridge, do an Aboriginal Heritage tour in The Rocks or explore one of the many art galleries,. You could even book in to go whale watching one morning or see a show at the Sydney Opera House one evening! Visit Nutcote Cottage in Neutral Bay and Taronga Zoo in Mosman then book in for a massage and spa in Manly before watching the sunset at one of the great restaurants perched over the water.

Great restaurants and cafés are dotted all around the Harbour, fuelling the thriving buzz of people that make up this fine city. Go explore, sit down, watch as each local community shows its own personality.

In summary, you can do it quickly if that’s your adventure or you can take as long as you like to enjoy the Walk and the city it celebrates.

Balmoral stairs to Middle Head