Manly Wormhole, Cave tunnel and coastal trail near Queenscliff Beach, Sydney, Australia
The Manly Wormhole extends 40 meters through solid rock, connecting Queenscliff and Freshwater beaches with a natural viewing portal at its endpoint.
Local fishermen carved this passage in 1908 to create a direct route between beaches, avoiding the need to climb over dangerous coastal rocks.
The tunnel has transformed from a practical pathway for fishermen into a photography destination, gaining recognition through social media platforms.
Access requires a 20-minute walk from Manly Wharf to Queenscliff Beach, followed by careful navigation over rocky terrain during low tide conditions.
A large pink heart painted on the cliff face serves as a geographical marker, guiding visitors toward the concealed tunnel entrance.
Location: Sydney
GPS coordinates: -33.78632,151.29019
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:31
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North Head Quarantine Station
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Shelly Beach
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Spit Bridge
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Sydney Harbour National Park
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Manly Dam Reserve
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Manly ferry wharf
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Manly Dam
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Igloo House
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Grotto Point Light
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Manly Town Hall
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Dee Why Beach
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Australian Army Artillery Museum
3.5 km
Warringah Civic Centre
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Manly Cove Pavilion
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St Andrew's Church, Manly, Sydney
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Manly Substation
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Balgowlah Substation
2.2 km
Stony Range Flora Reserve
3.2 km
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
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Freshwater Beach
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North Curl Curl Beach
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Long Reef Beach
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Oceanides
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Manly Library
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