Manly Cove

The coastal suburb of Sydney named after the manly aboriginals who resided there

Manly Cove is a coastal suburb of Sydney, located in the North Harbour near the Manly Gold Club and Sydney Harbour National Park. The name was given to the area by Captain Arthur Philip, who found the indigenous people so confident in their manly behaviour, that it earned the name Manly Cove.

Manly is located approximately 17 kilometres from the Sydney central business district. The area is a much-loved tourist destination because of its attractive setting on the Pacific Ocean, the national park and the fact that it is easily accessible by ferry. Manly Beach offers a calm, sheltered waterside location with soft sand and plenty of space for swimming and playing in the waves. It also offers plenty of shops, restaurants bars and nightclubs. Other beaches in the area are Queenscliff, North Steyne and South Steyne.

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Sydney by Night helicopter flight

Sydney Airport

A completely new flying experience. See Sydney from the air after dark, the millions of sparkling lights illuminating the city and its surrounds as you fly in style on board our exclusive twin engined Eurocopter EC135 helicopter – your limousine in the sky. Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline and all the city lights, on climb to 1500 feet you will track towards the Sydney CBD, the multitude of colours from all the city lights contrasted by the darkness of the harbour. Your experienced pilot will guide the helicopter to the east of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, before tracking over towards Manly and then returning back to the Sydney CBD before making a turn and heading back to the airport.

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Sydney Grand helicopter flight

Sydney Airport

Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, the Pacific Ocean and the historic port of Botany Bay. Within minutes of departure, you fly above the glistening waters of Maroubra Beach and track north along the coast. You will contour fly the picturesque coastline of the Eastern Suburbs beaches including Coogee, Clovelly and also the world-famous Bondi Beach, the aquamarine waters sparkling against the Sydney sun. Admire the spectacular houses of Dover Heights and Vaucluse perched on the chiselled sandstone cliffs as you continue northbound to Sydney Heads. From the entrance to Sydney Harbour, the flight path will continue north passing the golden sands of Manly and Curl Curl Beaches en route to Dee Why and Long Reef. We fly towards the yachts-filled waters of Middle Harbour, as you look down at the traffic crawling along the Spit Bridge and then onwards into the awe-inspiring Sydney Harbour giving you a view of icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay, Manly Beach and Sydney’s most exclusive real estate addresses. Looking towards the horizon you can see the rest of Sydney stretching out towards the Sydney Olympic site and further afield to the foothills of the world-renowned Blue Mountains. On our way back to the heliport we will fly past some of Sydney’s great sporting arenas including the Sydney Football Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground, as well as Randwick Racecourse.

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Sydney Harbour helicopter flight

Sydney Airport

Upon take-off enjoy full panoramic views of the Sydney skyline, the Pacific Ocean and the historic port of Botany Bay. Within minutes of departure, you fly above the glistening waters of Maroubra Beach and track north along the coast. You will contour fly the picturesque coastline of the eastern suburbs beaches including Coogee, Clovelly and also the world-famous Bondi Beach, the aquamarine waters sparkling against the Sydney sun. Admire the spectacular houses of Dover Heights and Vaucluse perched on the chiselled sandstone cliffs as you continue northbound to Sydney Harbour heads and the world’s largest and most beautiful natural harbour. We fly towards the magnificent Sydney Harbour giving you an unforgettable view of icons such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Rose Bay and Manly Cove. Looking towards the horizon you can see the rest of Sydney stretching out towards the Sydney Olympic site and further afield to the foothills of the world-renowned heritage listed Blue Mountains. On our way back to the heliport we will fly past some of Sydney’s great sporting arenas including the Sydney Football Stadium and the Sydney Cricket Ground, as well as Randwick Racecourse.