If you catch a ferry home to Manly (or any other suburb served by a ferry), you leave work at the end of the day, and by the time you reach your destination, work and its pressures are far behind, even on the short inner harbour trips. It's so much more relaxing than a bus or even a train.
I'm 74 born and raised in Manly during 1950"s60's 70's it was working class then and the most blissful place to grow up in,I lived around the point from Manly called Fairlight that had the most wonderful tidal pool where I spent most of my juvee years every day after school alas that all changed in the 80's into the latte set moving in and buying up anything that moved
I used to live in Manly, wicked place. I worked at Hardware & general on the Northern Beaches. Had a incredible time living & working there & I miss it all the time. Hopefully I will visit again one day
Another ex NYer here and have been living in the Northern Beaches for 18 yrs, started in Dee Why. If you do settle here do check out the beaches further North like Narrabeen, Mona Vale and Palm, and plenty of smaller ones in between. Better with a car but can be bussed to as well. Now if only the rain would stop, definitely not a typical summer this year.
Hello & thanks!! Yes, have taken day trips up to palm beach & stopped at the other beaches in between!! They all have something unique to enjoy! Thx for your input!! Cheers!
I grew up in Freshwater next door to Manly - but my great grandfather started the Manly Surf Life Saving club in the 1905s (Edward Happy Eyre). Manly has an incredible, inclusive vibe to it - people come there for food, fun and other Fs :) The beaches are to die for and it you like jogging or bush walks there is plenty to do!
I love Manly. I think it is much better than Bondi (but don't tell anyone). I spent my first 12 months in Manly while my parents had a house built in North Manly on Condamine Street. My great grandmother lived in Manly in a house that was still fitted with gas light (though it was no longer used). Great Place. I later went to school in Brookvale and later to Macquarie Uni which opened the year before I went. By this time we were living in Mona Vale (16 km from Manly). Mona Vale and all the other beaches were great too.
@@DontWonderExplore Hi. I believe that Manly got its name when Governor Philip (the first governor of New South Wales) was rowed in a long boat to Manly Cove by British Sailors not long after the settlement had been established around what is now Circular Quay. He and his rowers observed some of the local aboriginal people going about their business. The "locals" were not all that impressed and Philip was hit by a spear but was not badly hurt. He stopped his men from firing on the native men and commented that they were a very "Manly" people. And the name stuck. I am pretty sure there is a stone memorial to this occasion near the ferry wharf on the Northern side. Mike
Happy to help!! If you don’t mind sharing to others you know it might help the channel reach more people with this info!! Any questions lmk!! Truly enjoyed my time in Manly, and there really is a ton to explore in the Northern Beaches as well!! If you have time I’d try living in both Manly and the Eastern Suburbs…different experiences but both good! Cheers.
I live in Manly from 1987 (yes, before you were born) til 2011when i moved to Rabbitoh country. LOVED Manly. Where i am now is also awesome for other reasons. But, i definitely loved the ferry trip to Circular quay where i worked every day. I saw whales, dolphins, penguins.....and all on the trip to work. The big waves passing the heads are also worth the ticket price on the right day :) So many aussies put Sydney down as they think we think we are better than they are. We dont. We just know we have a great little city with benefits that so many others dont. Im proud of Sydney. If other's dont like that... stuff 'em :)
Is this place for you? Manly, Australia is a great place to live while on Working Holiday! Comment down below if you have lived there and/or if you have any questions about doing so!!
I like Manly, but I feel so out of place there, because everyone looks so cool and beautiful...I'm from Melbourne and I'm used to everything being dark and gloomy... :O
Well, there are plenty of places to live in and around Sydney if that isn’t your vibe! Overall, I’d say people can “fit in” there if they would like to!
In winter the beaches get to 6c at night so mid 40s F. Days tend to be 11-16C so that's 50s to 60F. Mid thickness jackets or layers of sweater and a cap is the most you normally need.
Thx for helping out the community!! And yes i would agree It does get pretty chilly… And that’s comparing it to Northeast Winters in the USA… Obviously without the snow… In Sydney itself
Hey there! I’d probably simply check the BOOM weather data on that! I havent lived in Northern NSW so it’s hard to give a 1-1 comparison. And it also depends if your place has heat or insulation and a lot of the older places do not.
Makes sense. Many global cities do become unaffordable for purchasing property. This videos referring to spending time on Working Holiday. But I do hear you!!
Wages are really good though. I live in Sydney and earn an average income and to be honest I find it very affordable. Plenty to do that is free,eg beaches are free
Hey! Thanks for the comment, and yes I agree that Manly is more laid back, more family oriented in some ways & so so much more greenery with the headlands alone right next door; one of the reasons I personally loved living there and it seems like for you too!
If you catch a ferry home to Manly (or any other suburb served by a ferry), you leave work at the end of the day, and by the time you reach your destination, work and its pressures are far behind, even on the short inner harbour trips. It's so much more relaxing than a bus or even a train.
I'm 74 born and raised in Manly during 1950"s60's 70's it was working class then and the most blissful place to grow up in,I lived around the point from Manly called Fairlight that had the most wonderful tidal pool where I spent most of my juvee years every day after school alas that all changed in the 80's into the latte set moving in and buying up anything that moved
Yes! Times do change, especially for popular spots…but it sounds like you really enjoyed those decades!! Thanks for watching!!
To put it another way, the old saying "Seven miles from Sydney and a thousand miles from care" are very true.
I used to live in Manly, wicked place. I worked at Hardware & general on the Northern Beaches. Had a incredible time living & working there & I miss it all the time. Hopefully I will visit again one day
Yes, definitely worth going back! I’ve only been away from there for 1.5 years now but already know I’d like to revisit in the future as well.
Another ex NYer here and have been living in the Northern Beaches for 18 yrs, started in Dee Why. If you do settle here do check out the beaches further North like Narrabeen, Mona Vale and Palm, and plenty of smaller ones in between. Better with a car but can be bussed to as well.
Now if only the rain would stop, definitely not a typical summer this year.
Hello & thanks!! Yes, have taken day trips up to palm beach & stopped at the other beaches in between!! They all have something unique to enjoy! Thx for your input!! Cheers!
I grew up in Freshwater next door to Manly - but my great grandfather started the Manly Surf Life Saving club in the 1905s (Edward Happy Eyre). Manly has an incredible, inclusive vibe to it - people come there for food, fun and other Fs :) The beaches are to die for and it you like jogging or bush walks there is plenty to do!
I love Manly. I think it is much better than Bondi (but don't tell anyone). I spent my first 12 months in Manly while my parents had a house built in North Manly on Condamine Street. My great grandmother lived in Manly in a house that was still fitted with gas light (though it was no longer used). Great Place. I later went to school in Brookvale and later to Macquarie Uni which opened the year before I went. By this time we were living in Mona Vale (16 km from Manly). Mona Vale and all the other beaches were great too.
Yes it is a great place!! And so interesting to hear some history there; thanks for sharing!!
@@DontWonderExplore Hi. I believe that Manly got its name when Governor Philip (the first governor of New South Wales) was rowed in a long boat to Manly Cove by British Sailors not long after the settlement had been established around what is now Circular Quay. He and his rowers observed some of the local aboriginal people going about their business. The "locals" were not all that impressed and Philip was hit by a spear but was not badly hurt. He stopped his men from firing on the native men and commented that they were a very "Manly" people. And the name stuck. I am pretty sure there is a stone memorial to this occasion near the ferry wharf on the Northern side. Mike
This is very informative. Thanks! I’ll be moving in Manly in few months.
Happy to help!! If you don’t mind sharing to others you know it might help the channel reach more people with this info!!
Any questions lmk!! Truly enjoyed my time in Manly, and there really is a ton to explore in the Northern Beaches as well!! If you have time I’d try living in both Manly and the Eastern Suburbs…different experiences but both good!
Cheers.
Very cool! I’m checking on your other videos now.
Thanks man! Cool. Any other questions just let me know. Cheers!!
Good old Manly. Never lived there but always liked the ferry ride👍
Yeah solid place to live and that Ferry ride for sure is worth it!! Thx for sharing!!
Manly is great! Nice top 5 tips!
Thanks Mate!
manly hotel was a great music venue in the 80's .. great bands every weekend just across road from ferry... sad not anymore ...apartments now
Very true!
I live in Manly from 1987 (yes, before you were born) til 2011when i moved to Rabbitoh country. LOVED Manly. Where i am now is also awesome for other reasons. But, i definitely loved the ferry trip to Circular quay where i worked every day. I saw whales, dolphins, penguins.....and all on the trip to work. The big waves passing the heads are also worth the ticket price on the right day :)
So many aussies put Sydney down as they think we think we are better than they are. We dont. We just know we have a great little city with benefits that so many others dont. Im proud of Sydney. If other's dont like that... stuff 'em :)
Is this place for you? Manly, Australia is a great place to live while on Working Holiday! Comment down below if you have lived there and/or if you have any questions about doing so!!
Optionality is not a word. Options is a word.
Thanks!
What's the music in the intro. Great video
Thx!! From Epidemic Sound. Sorry but i don’t have the exact name at this time.
I like Manly, but I feel so out of place there, because everyone looks so cool and beautiful...I'm from Melbourne and I'm used to everything being dark and gloomy... :O
Well, there are plenty of places to live in and around Sydney if that isn’t your vibe! Overall, I’d say people can “fit in” there if they would like to!
Hi there. I wondering how cold it gets in winter.
In winter the beaches get to 6c at night so mid 40s F. Days tend to be 11-16C so that's 50s to 60F. Mid thickness jackets or layers of sweater and a cap is the most you normally need.
Thx for helping out the community!! And yes i would agree It does get pretty chilly… And that’s comparing it to Northeast Winters in the USA… Obviously without the snow… In Sydney itself
@@DontWonderExplore thanks! I’m from northern NSW and have been curious to how it differed in the colder months.
Hey there! I’d probably simply check the BOOM weather data on that! I havent lived in Northern NSW so it’s hard to give a 1-1 comparison. And it also depends if your place has heat or insulation and a lot of the older places do not.
Yes That makes sense. Thanks for your help.
Where’s the wollies in manly?
There was a small Wollies on the manly corso and another one I believe near the mall! I’d check Google maps for the latest updates! Goodluck!
Of course the 'lifestyle 's good'. My great-grandparents lived there- it is not affordable to me or to most others these days.
Makes sense. Many global cities do become unaffordable for purchasing property. This videos referring to spending time on Working Holiday. But I do hear you!!
Wages are really good though. I live in Sydney and earn an average income and to be honest I find it very affordable. Plenty to do that is free,eg beaches are free
Manly is far more laid back than the Eastern Suburbs and much less concrete and more pretty.
Hey! Thanks for the comment, and yes I agree that Manly is more laid back, more family oriented in some ways & so so much more greenery with the headlands alone right next door; one of the reasons I personally loved living there and it seems like for you too!
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Thx for adding this info!
COVID looked like fun
manly is 1000% better than bondi. bondi is like a dirty car park not a beach
All perspective but thanks for the comment.
No thanks. I'm good here in Melbourne
LOL you enjoy that
"optionality" - my guy this is a great video but you could've just said options 😅
😂😂 probably. Lol.
"Optionality"? Ok...thanks UA-camr 😅
You’re welcome!