Manly Coastal Eco Walk
Explore Manly on foot with expert eco guides
Step outside the classroom and into the wild with the Manly Coastal Eco Walk, a hands-on learning adventure designed especially for student groups. This engaging eco tour along Sydney’s iconic coastline combines active exploration, environmental stewardship, and real-world science, making it ideal for school coastal studies excursions, student group eco tours, and interactive marine science tours.
Why Choose Our Manly Eco Walking Tour?
15 Years of Experience: For over 15 years, Ecotreasures has operated safe, fun, and educational tours at Manly. Our crew’s top priority is always your safety and enjoyment.
Safety and Equipment Briefings: Before every tour, we provide a comprehensive safety briefing and equipment demonstration. As a result, you’ll feel confident and ready to explore.
Eco Certified Walking Tour: Advanced Eco Tourism Certified and Climate Action Certified, ensuring your snorkeling adventure supports genuine sustainable practices.
Proud Green Travel Leader: With over 10 years of continuous eco tourism certification, making us a recognised industry leader in sustainable Sydney travel experiences.
Expert Local Guides: Our qualified guides are passionate about the Great Southern Reef and its marine life. They are fully trained in water safety and first aid.
Customised your learning program: We are a education company trained in Cert 4 Training and assessment. We can customised programs to suit your learning outcomes
Tour Highlights
Beach Clean-Up: Begin your journey by rolling up your sleeves for a group beach clean, helping to protect local marine habitats while learning about the impact of plastic pollution and what students can do to help. This educational beach clean up supports coastal conservation tours and sustainable tourism Sydney.
Guided Coastal Walk: Stroll along Manly’s scenic trails with an experienced eco guide, discovering the unique plants and animals that call these shores home, from water dragons and crabs to native birds and coastal flora. Ideal for guided nature walks Sydney and wildlife tours for students.
Marine Ecosystem Discovery: Dive into interactive discussions about the marine ecosystem, the East Coast current, and the vital role of healthy oceans. Learn how human actions affect marine life and what sustainable choices look like in everyday life—perfect for marine ecosystem education and student environmental tours.
Wildlife Spotting: Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife and, during migration season, the chance to spot whales off the coast. Binoculars are provided to help you get a closer look, enhancing your Sydney walking tours experience.
Data Collection: Students will record the types of debris collected, contributing valuable information to a national marine debris database and supporting global conservation goals, aligning with hands-on environmental education.
Cultural and Heritage Insights: Along the way, discover the stories of Manly’s coastal culture, local surfing heritage, and historic World War II sites.
Tour Inclusions
- 2–4 hour guided walk tailored for school groups (shorter options available)
- Gloves and equipment for rubbish removal
- Binoculars for wildlife spotting
- National Park entry fees
- Access to water refill stations
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the effects of plastic pollution and human impact on marine environments
- Gain practical experience in environmental science and data collection
- Foster teamwork and leadership through group action
- Connect classroom knowledge to real-world conservation efforts
Essential Information
Meeting Point: Manly Wharf or Manly beach
Group Size: 6–15 students per group (multiple groups possible for large group request)
What to Bring: Hat, refillable water bottle, walking shoes, sun-smart clothing
Transport: Easy access via Manly Ferry, bus, or school-arranged bus (quotes available)
Make a Difference
Every piece of rubbish removed helps protect marine wildlife and supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.