WET ONES Cruise by lush green cliffs on the commuter ferry ride from Circular Quay to the first northern beach of Manly. From the wharf, head straight to the beach with its towering Norfolk Island pines. Then soak up the sun on the Manly Parade, a walk overlooking the water.
Powerful waves make it ultra-hard to hang ten the first time out, but it s fun trying.
You won t understand the rules, but mates will have fun trying to explain them. Housed in an old tomato-sauce factory, the Belvoir is where Geoffrey Rush and Cate Blanchett cut their acting teeth. Suddenly, Last Summer. The 18 rooms have contemporary ultra-modern furniture. Those not won over by the elegant leather chaise lounges will be seduced by Medusa s other details, like marble trim in the bathrooms.