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Collins Flat Beach

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All the practical information you need to know about Collins Flat Beach.

Getting there and parking

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    Collins Flat Beach is in the North Head precinct of Sydney Harbour National Park. To get there:

    • Follow Darley Road through Manly past the hospital
    • Veer right through the stone arch and turn right onto Collins Beach Road
    • A free Hop Skip & Jump Bus to Little Manly is available from outside Manly Council Chambers
    • Bus services stop nearby; contact 131500 for more information.

    Road quality

    • Sealed roads

    Vehicle access

    • 2WD vehicles

    Weather restrictions

    • All weather

    Parking

    Parking is available for three vehicles near Collins Flat Beach. Additional parking is available at Little Manly Point at the end of Stuart Street, a short 200m walk from Collins Flat Beach. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.

    Facilities

    Carpark

    Maps and downloads

    Safety messages

    Beach safety

    Beaches in this park are not patrolled by lifeguards and can have strong rip currents. The safest place to swim is at a patrolled beach, between the red and yellow flags. Check the Beachsafe website to find the nearest patrolled beach. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

    Mobile safety

    Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

    Accessibility

    Disability access level - medium

    Disabled parking is available (one space only).

    Prohibited

    Pets

    Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

    Smoking

    NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

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