Point of interest
Fairy Bower Sea Pool
6 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
Between Manly Surf Club and Shelly Beach, you’ll find a small ocean rock pool at tiny Fairy Bower Beach—take the steps at the end of Bower Ln. The area smells of coastal flowers, and the rocks surrounding the triangular pool are a wonderful green hue, though some have faded to white from the surging waves at high tide. I learnt to swim here as a very small boy. After a quick dip in the pool, I usually walk along the rocks to reach Shelly Beach, then go to The Boathouse restaurant, with its water views, for coffee or lunch.
Tips from locals
Absolute favourite local spot for a swim, very Grecian feel. Get your coffee from Bower and sip it on the rocks. At high tide look at the Little pools formed and jump off the rocks into clear deep water. The pool is a nice sheltered place for a dip and to lounge in the sun.
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Location
5B Marine Parade
Manly, NSW