Join Dr Peter Mitchell OAM on this fascinating geology walking tour around Long Reef Headland and discover how the rocks reveal stories about this area when it was part of Gondwana.

Once the ocean retreats at low tide, an amazing world is uncovered for us to enjoy.

Join Pete McGee, award winning underwater photographer to discover and photograph life at Long Reef Aquatic Reserve.

Capture stunning sunrise and portraiture images at Manly with your Smartphone or DSLR.

Come along, grab a kayak, paddle when the water is flat and the light is right to spot all the plastic in the water.

Join AUSMAP for a unique experience and sample your local beach for microplastics using THE AUSMAP microplastic citizen science method

Once the ocean retreats at low tide an amazing world is uncovered for us to enjoy.

View the winning images of the Underwater Photography Competition 2024 exhibition, including the ‘Valerie Taylor Underwater Photography Award for Excellence’. Immerse yourself in all things ocean by joining us through the week for ‘Coffee & Conversations’ at the Manly Library.

View the amazing winning images in our Underwater Photography Exhibition 2024 and join us for our Coffee and Conversation sessions.

Join us for our Coffee and Conversation sessions, talk Oceans and Climate with Dr Jenny Newell, Curator for Climate Change at the Australian Museum's Climate Solutions Centre.

Give something back to the ocean whilst exploring the highlights of North Harbour by kayak on our Clean Our Beaches Kayak Tour.

Join us to celebrate our love of the oceans.

Experience the magic of the underwater world! Try Scuba Diving in Sydney’s only Marine Reserve.

Join Karen Smith, Educator, Aboriginal Heritage Office, on a Walk & Talk over Long Reef Headland.

Come along to find out all about Manly’s Little Penguins and what you can do to help them. BYO Coffee, we’ll provide the morning tea.

View the amazing winning images in our Underwater Photography Exhibition 2024 and join us for Coffee and Conversations.

Explore the highlights of North Harbour by kayak on our mini kayak tour.

An Art Exhibition donating 10% of all sales to ORRCA - Ocean inspired artwork - Painting, drawing and sculpture.

Join us for a special viewing of the Underwater Photography Exhibition 2024 including winner of the ‘Underwater Youth Photographer of the Year 2024’.

Experience our beautiful Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve on a single breath by joining our introduction to freediving session.

Ready for a splash of fun? Now’s your chance to experience the adrenaline-pumping game of SUPBALL!

Experience an unforgettable Sydney adventure with Ecotreasures’ Eco-Certified Manly Snorkelling Tour.

An Art Exhibition donating 10% of all sales to ORRCA - Ocean inspired artwork - Painting, drawing and sculpture.

This is a unique opportunity to study with the artist in her studio by the sea, in an ocean inspired weekend workshop taking students on an intensive journey into the creative possibilities of kiln cast glass. This is a 2 Day Course.

Meet the popular Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay volunteers and find how you can join up and participate as a volunteer.

An Art Exhibition donating 10% of all sales to ORRCA - Ocean inspired artwork - Painting, drawing and sculpture.

Beach clean up, water activities, live music and food. So come along!

Interested in learning more about nature journalling? In celebration of the Northern Beaches Ocean Festival, this workshop will teach you the practice of recording your personal observations and connect you with the natural world. Ages 18+