Manly Snorkel Walk and Talk Tour

Explore the underwater world of Manly Beach, spotting over 200 species of fish and other sea life

Sydney, Australia

Duration
2 hours

Start & End Time
Varies

Max Group Size
8

Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Not included

Minimum Age
8

Start & End Location
Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve

What's Included

Interpretive guided tour with an experienced local

1 hour guided snorkel session at Cabbage Tree Aquatic Reserve
All equipment and wetsuits
Safety brief and snorkel tips
Headland nature walk with great view of the Northern Beaches
Complimentary photo package (valued at $45)

Where We Visit

Manly Beach
Shelly Beach

What's excluded

GoPro hire (available to Backpacker Deals customers for $15 - Original value $30)

Why do we love this

We love snorkelling - especially in an environment as diverse as this. You will get the chance to spot over 200 varieties of fish, invertebrates and algae!

What to Expect

This small group tour of the Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve is the perfect way to see Sydney's beautiful and diverse sea life. The protected reserve is located at Shelly Beach, just minutes from Sydney's famous Manly Beach. The area is recognised for its diverse wildlife, coastal villages, beautiful walking trails and pristine beaches.

This semi-private tour will be led by an Ecotourism Certified guide who is knowledgable about the local landscape and the creatures who live there.

Your tour will begin with a nature walk led by your guide, who will provide you with information about the native wildlife, terrain, history and culture of Sydney and Manly Beach. After your walk, cool off with a refreshing snorkel in the clear blue waters of Shelly Beach on Sydney's northern coast.

As you snorkel, look out for the 200+ species of fish and other ocean creatures that inhabit the protected aquatic reserve. Wade through the bay's seagrass meadows and rocky reefs as your qualified guide provides more information on the native flora and fauna. Once done with the tour, you will receive a photo package of group shots taken by your guide. Photos are complimentary with any booking through Backpacker Deals (normally valued at $45). The photos will be sent via email file transfer.

If needed, easy introduction lessons are available for first-time snorkellers and foam floating noodles are provided for extra safety.

Getting to Shelly Beach

If you are coming from Sydney City, you can catch the Manly ferry from Circular Quay to Manly Wharf. The ride takes approximately 30 minutes and one-way tickets cost $7.20 for adults and $3.60 for children. Once at Manly Wharf, you will need to walk approximately 20 minutes to Shelly Beach.

Schedule

Tours run every day at 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm with minimum 4 and maximum 10 people (excluding blackout dates). Booking deadline is 6pm the evening before a tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Comfortable walking shoes for headland walk and flip flops/sandals to wear for walk from car park to beach
Hat
Sunscreen
Swimming gear/swimsuit
Refillable drink bottle
Towel

Not at all! This tour is suitable for beginners. Brief introductory sessions are available if required.

Policies

Terms & Conditions:

Participants must be able to swim 50m freestyle unassisted to join the snorkel tour.
Customers must be honest concerning swimming level and previous participation in activities.
The Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve is a “NO TAKE” marine zone. No fishing of any kind or taking any species including shells is permitted. Fines apply for any breaches of these laws.
Minimum age of customer for water activities is 8yrs old.
Children aged between 8-12yrs old require 1 adult to accompany them for water-based activities.
Participants under the age of 18 must be signed in by their responsible guardian; no unaccompanied minors will be allowed.

Cancellation Policy:

Over 7 days prior to experience: There is no charge
48hr up to 7 days prior to tour: 50% tour charge applies
Within 48hrs of experience date, no show and late arrivals: Forfeit 100% of tour cost

Bookings: 1. All customers must confirm their booking with credit card payment online or via direct debit transfer. 2. Payments must be made by credit card or direct debit prior to tour date, 3. Privacy policy ensures all Credit Card details are confidential. 4. Customers must be at arranged pick up location at least 10minutes before departure time. 5. Customers must follow and listen to the guide's instructions and all safety rules and regulations to the areas visited. 6. Any infringements in National Parks or Aquatic Reserves by the customer will be the customer's sole responsibility. 7. Customers must be honest concerning swimming level and previous participation in activities. 8. Current advertised pricing on web site and brochures are applicable. 9. Customers must present coupon on tour day to receive any promotional offering or full fee must be paid. 10. Minimum age of customer for water activities is 8yrs old. 11. Children aged between 8-12yrs old require 1 adult to accompany them for water based activities. 12. Participants under the age of 18 must be signed in by their responsible guardian, no unaccompanied minors will be allowed. All Children must have approval from guardian. Child rate is from from 4yrs-14yrs 13. Customers must sign a registration form and inform guide of any medical conditions which may effect customers health on tour. A safety brief will out line risks involved and how to minimise risks on tour. All activities undertaken at own risk. 14. The company reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any tour or any booking made for a passenger or decline to accept or retain any person as a member of a tour, and further shall be under no obligation or liability to any person as a result of any inaccuracy, misdescription or changes to any tour or its itinerary, or for losses or additional expenses due to delays any other transport services, sickness, weather, strikes, wars, quarantine or other causes. 15. Baggage and personal effects are at the passenger's own risk throughout the tour and it is the responsibility of the passenger to ensure insurance has been arranged. 16. Privacy of customers information will be in accordance with Privacy laws 17. Snorkel group tour rate only applies to group booking of 4 plus people and is open to other bookings. Private tours are closed bookings and private tour cost is applicable. 18. All customers must be able to swim 50m un- assisted for water based activities. Cancellations: 1. Over 7 days prior to experience there is no charge 2. 48hr up to 7 days prior to tour: 50% tour charge applies 3. Within 48hrs of experience date, no show and late arrivals: forfeiture 100% of tour cost 2 Tours will run in all weather conditions and will not be canceled for bad weather if safe to do so. 3. The supplier reserves the right to cancel a tour due to minimum passenger numbers. 4. The supplier reserves the right to change, cancel or amend tours and vehicles. 6. No show on the day no refund. Late arrivals will miss the tour and not able to rebook another date on the same voucher. It is your obligation to arrive on time and allow time to arrive at the selected location. 7. Gift certificates can not be refunded. Rescheduling; 1. Over 1 week prior to the experience date: $30 fee applies 2. 48 hours to 1 week prior to the experience date: A fee of 50% of the tour cost applies 3. Within 48 hours of the experience date, No Shows, and Late Arrivals: Forfeiture of 100% of tour cost applies