The Manly to Spit Bridge walk was a joint project between former Manly Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service and was opened in 1988. Walkers pass by modern harbourside suburbs juxtaposed with Aboriginal sites, native coastal heath and pockets of sub-tropical rainforest.

It is almost 10km long and takes 3 to 4 hours to walk at a steady pace in each direction. The numerous entrance points allow you to choose any of the seven shorter section walks.

Access points, parking and public transport are marked on the maps below.

• All flora, fauna, Aboriginal sites, rock formations and historic structures are protected on the Walk. 
• No domestic pets/dogs are allowed in the National Park. However an alternative dog route is provided. 

Routes

Manly to Spit Bridge - 10km - 4.5hrs - gentle to medium
Manly to North Harbour Reserve - 1.6km - 30mins - gentle to medium
Manly to Clontarf Reserve - 7.2km - 3.5hrs - gentle to medium
Manly to North Head - 9.5km - 4 hrs - gentle to medium
Sydney Harbour National Park - 1.5km - 40mins - medium
Alternative Dog Route - 2km - 2hrs - medium

Manly to Spit walkway works update

Works start at the Castle Rock boardwalk on Monday 28 April. A 500m signposted detour will direct walkers up Barrabooka Street and onto Ogilvy Road before rejoining the scenic walk. See map for details.

When the Castle Rock section has been completed, works will start on the wooden staircase at Fisher Bay. During construction, walkers will need to follow the signposted path between Ellery’s Punt Reserve at the Spit Bridge and Sandy Bay near Clontarf. If you’re starting your walk at the Spit Bridge and arriving by bus travelling south, we suggest you get off at Heaton Avenue and walk down Peronne Avenue to join the walkway. If you’re arriving by bus travelling north, we suggest you get off at the Spit Bridge and follow the signs. See map for details.