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Notable lake · Northern Beaches Council, New South Wales

Manly Dam

Manly Dam is a lake in Northern Beaches Council, New South Wales.

Manly Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Manly Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Manly Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -33.78153, 151.25567. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Manly Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Manly Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Manly Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Manly Dam?

    Nearby: St Kieran's (church, 1 km), Manly Warringah War Memorial State Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Forty Baskets Beach (beach, 4 km), Tania Park (park, 4 km), Castle Rock Beach (beach, 4 km), Parriwi Lighthouse (beach, 4 km).

    Is Manly Dam worth visiting?

    Manly Dam is listed as a notable lake in New South Wales on Spotwander.