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There's something about a village setting by the sea. It evokes a feeling of friendliness, a nautical atmosphere with a warmth and charm that's hard to find anywhere else... minutes away to hours of pleasure.

Just 20 minutes drive from the heart of the city you'll find Brisbane's only bay side village, Manly Harbour Village. A place where old world character and charm sits comfortably beside present day chic, right on the edge of picturesque Moreton Bay.

Manly Harbour Village overlooks the largest man-made marina on Australia's east coast, which is home to over 1,500 craft of all shapes and sizes.

Against this backdrop of sails and islands, you'll find a village where there's much to see and do: an interesting and entertaining mix of restaurants, eateries, coffee houses, craft shops, Sunday markets, art galleries, accommodation and offshore adventures.

Enjoy a picnic lunch with fish and chips on the foreshore or a barbeque by the bay while you soak up the sun and the refreshing sea breeze. Take a leisurely stroll or bike ride along the five kilometres of esplanade boardwalk that meanders along the waterfront. Or explore Manly's internationally recognised wetlands that are home to over 43 species of wading bird, including the Eastern Curlew.

And if you're feeling a little adventurous, take a trip on Australia's most famous offshore ocean racing yacht, 'Solo' and discover the delights of Moreton Bay or visit historic St Helena Island, once Queensland's first penal settlement and now a national park and a haven to nearly 100 different species of sea bird.