The results are in and for the second consecutive year Manly has been voted Australia’s number 1 best beach.

TripAdvisor today released its 2025 Traveller's Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches “celebrating the highest level of excellence in travel”. It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews from the TripAdvisor community. 

Placing number 15 in the world is a fantastic result for our local beach – earning a spot alongside world famous spots like Greece’s Elafonissi Beach, Banana Beach in Thailand, Eagle Beach in Aruba and Florida’s Siesta Beach. 

Here’s what some of the TripAdvisor community had to say after visiting Manly Beach:

“Having travelled to many beaches throughout the world, I would rank this location number one! It is stunning in every way. It is beautiful, diverse and welcoming.” – Tripadvisor user: Jeff K  

“U stole my heart Manly (sic). The kids had an absolute ball here with nice waves and beautiful golden sand.” – Tripadvisor user: EndlessTravels 

“I’ve been coming to Manly for 45 years and it keeps getting better. It has a local vibe but also is embracing to tourists.” – Tripadvisor user: BJC

Manly being an incredible beach isn’t news to Northern Beaches locals, but it’s great to see visitors to the area are also loving our slice of paradise.