Manly is a beach-side suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) north-east of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre of the local government area of Northern Beaches Council, in the Northern Beaches region.
Manly was named by Captain Arthur Phillip for the indigenous people living there, stating that "their confidence and manly behaviour made me give the name of Manly Cove to this place". These men were of the Kay-ye-my clan (of the Guringai people). While scouting for fresh water in the area, Phillip encountered members of the clan, and after a misunderstanding he was speared in the shoulder by one of the clan; to his lasting credit, the progressively-minded Phillip ordered his men not to retaliate. In Capt. Tench's words,
The Aboriginal men were feasting on a whale at Manly Cove and were seen by Captain Nepean, Mr White, Nanbaree & a party of men who had travelled to Manly Cove to walk to Broken Bay. Bennelong and Colebee spoke to them and Bennelong asked for Governor Phillip. Captain Nepean sent the Boatswain back to Governor Phillip at South Head. The Aboriginal men cut large chunks of whale off and put them in the boat for Governor Phillip. The military party then proceeded on their walk to Broken Bay. When Governor Phillips party arrived to see the Aboriginal men they held friendly conversation with Bennelong and Colebee for over half an hour. Later an older Aboriginal man appeared with a spear. Captain Tench remarked that he was seemingly a stranger and little acquainted with Bennelong and Colebee. The Governor moved towards this man and the man became agitated. Governor Phillip threw down his dirk to appease the man crying out confidently. The spear was thrown and Governor Phillip was hit in the shoulder. All was in confusion, there were calls to bring the muskets, Bennelong and Colebee disappeared and Governor Phillip could not make it to the ship because of the length of spear sticking from his shoulder and dragging on the ground. The muskets were brought to shore but only one would fire. The spear was finally broken and all hastened to Port Jackson.
Manly had been envisaged as a seaside resort by Henry Gilbert Smith in the 1850s. In 1853 Smith acquired two large parcels of land (which had been granted to John Thompson in 1842 and John Crane Parker in 1837).
Initially John had chartered a paddle steamer to Manly and other vessels visited on an ad hoc "excursion" basis. Smith built a wharf in 1855 and eventually acquired an interest in steamers himself and soon more regular services to Manly had commenced.
Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 1.5
Description : With a stay at Manly Backpackers - Hostel in Manly, you'll be minutes from Manly Beach and Manly Wharf. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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The Manly Hotel, Brisbane
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 2.0
Description : Located in Manly, Manly Harbour Backpackers is minutes from Manly Harbour Village and close to Wynumm Golf Club. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Manly Backpackers - Hostel
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 2.0
Description : When you stay at Manly Beach House in Manly, you'll be in the entertainment district and convenient to Manly Beach and Manly Wharf. Free self parking is available onsite.
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The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 2.0
Description : Located in Manly, Manly Beachside Apartments is in the entertainment district, minutes from Manly Beach, and close to Manly Wharf. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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The Manly Hotel Est. 1964
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 2.0
Description : Located in Manly, Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker & Budget Motel is by the ocean, minutes from Manly Wharf, and close to Manly Beach. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator (lift).
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Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 2.5
Description : With a stay at Manly Guest House in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Beach, and close to Manly Wharf. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Manly Stay LUX Apartments
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 2.5
Description : A stay at The Manly Hotel Est. 1964 places you in the heart of Manly, convenient to Manly Beach and Manly Wharf. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Manly Beach House
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 3.0
Description : When you stay at Hotel Steyne in Manly, you'll be on the waterfront and minutes from Manly Wharf and Manly Beach. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.
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Quest Manly
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 3.0
Description : With a stay at The Outback Lodge Manly in Manly, you'll be on the Strip and minutes from Manly Beach, and close to Manly Wharf. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours.
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Pittwater Apartments
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 3.0
Description : With a stay at Waterside Apartments in Manly, you'll be on the beach and minutes from Manly Wharf, and close to Manly Beach.
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Stylish Manly Beach House Moments from beach
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Stars : 3.0
Description : With a stay at this guesthouse in Manly, you'll be minutes from Manly Wharf and close to Manly Beach. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Manly garden apartment
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Stars : 3.0
Description : Located in Manly, this apartment is minutes from Manly Wharf and Manly Sea Life Sanctuary. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Mount Everest Game Farm
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 3.5
Description : With a stay at The Manly Hotel, Brisbane in Manly, you'll be minutes from Manly Harbour Village and close to Wynumm Golf Club. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
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The Outback Lodge Manly
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 3.5
Description : Located in Manly, Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific is by the ocean, minutes from Manly Beach, and close to Manly Wharf. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Manly? This hotel has 5511 square feet (512 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Manly Surfside Holiday Apartments
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 3.5
Description : With a stay at The Manly Lodge Boutique Hotel in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Wharf, and close to Manly Sea Life Sanctuary. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
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Manly Beachside Apartments
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 3.5
Description : A stay at Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments places you in the heart of Manly, walking distance from Manly Beach and Manly Wharf. Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and an elevator (lift). Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Pine Court Apartments
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 3.5
Description : With a stay at Heart of Manly in the Perfect Spot in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Wharf, and close to Manly Beach. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Gilbert Apartments
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 3.5
Description : When you stay at Absolutely Beachfront Apartment in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Sea Life Sanctuary and Manly Wharf.
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Waterside Apartments
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Stars : 3.5
Description : When you stay at Gilbert Apartments in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Wharf and Manly Sea Life Sanctuary.
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Manly Oasis
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Stars : 3.5
Description : When you stay at Pittwater Apartments in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Beach and Manly Wharf. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Beachfront on Golden Mile
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Stars : 3.5
Description : When you stay at this apartment in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Sea Life Sanctuary and Manly Wharf.
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Stylish Hotel Style Room Heart Of Manly
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Stars : 3.5
Description : Located in Manly, this apartment is by the ocean, minutes from Manly Beach, and close to Manly Wharf. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Beachside Paradise Ocean Views
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Stars : 3.5
Description : Located in Manly, this apartment is minutes from Manly Wharf and Manly Beach. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Coastal chic designer apartment
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Stars : 3.5
Description : When you stay at this apartment in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Wharf and Manly Beach. Free self parking is available onsite.
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The Apartment Service FAB05
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Stars : 3.5
Description : Located in Manly, this apartment is minutes from Manly Wharf and Manly Beach. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Manly Sunrise Elevated Apt
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Stars : 3.5
Description : Located in Manly, this apartment is convenient to Manly Wharf and Manly Sea Life Sanctuary. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Manly Tranquil Escape Modern Flat with Pool
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Stars : 3.5
Description : Located in Manly, this apartment is minutes from Manly Wharf and Manly Beach. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Manly beach apartment footsteps to the sand
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Stars : 3.5
Description : With a stay at this vacation home in Manly, you'll be minutes from Manly Wharf and close to Manly Sea Life Sanctuary. Free self parking is available onsite.
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URH Hotel Zen Balagares
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Stars : 3.5
Description : Located in Manly, this apartment is minutes from Manly Wharf and close to Manly Sea Life Sanctuary.
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Manly Harbour Backpackers
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 4.0
Description : Located in Manly, Manly Marina Cove Motel Brisbane is close to Manly Harbour Village and Wynumm Golf Club. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this motel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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The Manly Lodge Boutique Hotel
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 4.0
Description : When you stay at Quest Manly in Manly, you'll be by the ocean and minutes from Manly Wharf and Manly Sea Life Sanctuary. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 4.0
Description : With a stay at Manly Surfside Holiday Apartments in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Beach, and close to Manly Wharf. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Boardrider Hostel/Backpacker & Budget Motel
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 4.0
Description : Located in Manly, Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park is by the ocean, minutes from Sydney Harbour National Park, and close to Manly Wharf. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Heart of Manly in the Perfect Spot
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 4.0
Description : When you stay at Manly Stay LUX Apartments in Manly, you'll be on the beach and minutes from Manly Wharf and Manly Beach. Limited parking is available onsite.
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Absolutely Beachfront Apartment
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 4.0
Description : With a stay at Pine Court Apartments in Manly, you'll be near the beach and minutes from Manly Beach, and close to Manly Wharf. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Ultrachic executive beach apartment
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 4.0
Description : With a stay at this vacation home in Manly, you'll be minutes from Manly Beach and close to Manly Wharf. Free self parking is available onsite.
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Harbour Side Apt Never-ending views
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 4.0
Description : Located in Manly, this apartment is convenient to Manly Wharf and Manly Sea Life Sanctuary.
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Beachside Studio in the centre of Manly
Country : AustraliaCity : Manly
Stars : 4.0
Description : Located in Manly, this vacation home is convenient to Manly Beach and Manly Wharf. Free self parking is available onsite.
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