![]() ![]() While you’re in the neighbourhood: Pick up a cocktail at the Pier One Hotel’s bar. Located behind the Pier One Hotel in the Rocks, by its outside dining terrace, the footpath of fame largely goes unnoticed by the majority of those who pass by. Unlike its LA counterpart, this starry street isn’t crawling with tourists. Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Santa Clause are also there. Dubbed "the footpath of fame", it features a collection of cement slabs inscribed with the marks of luminaries from the worlds of entertainment, sport, politics and even make-believe – the likes of Broken Hill artist Pro Hart, deceased racehorse Gunsynd, F1 racer Jack Barbham, and Aussie Olympian Betty Cuthbert among them. What you’re probably unaware of, is that Sydney had a crack at a similar celebrity venture, back in 1983. You’ll probably be aware that, located in front of the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, is a footpath bearing the handprints and signatures of the some of cinema's biggest stars, dating all the way back to 1920s. Pilu at Freshwater is not only one of the area's swankiest restaurants, specialising in Sardinian-centric Italian fare – it also has some of the most spectacular ocean views in the area. While you're in the neighbourhood: After an afternoon traversing Manly's rocky shores, you deserve a special treat. ![]() Just be warned: it's safest in still weather some have warned that big seas, high winds and c hanges of tides could make rocks slippery. While it may be a bit of a challenge scrambling over the rocks north of Manly Beach to discover it, your efforts will be rewarded with stunning views of Freshwater Beach and bragging rights for finding one of the city's most historic secrets. Connecting Queenscliff and Freshwater beaches, this wind-worn passage is still the most direct route between the two seafronts (if you want to avoid cutting through any suburban streets). Affectionately known as "the Manly wormhole", industrious fishermen chiselled the 40-metre Queenscliff Tunnel through the headland rock more than a century ago. ![]()
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