Summer in Australia will never be complete without the beach, sun, sand, and surfers. Off we go to Manly on our second day. Manly Beach is one of Sydney's popular destinations for beach lovers. There are restaurants, shops, and clubs all over the town.

Going there is made easy by ferries that sail to Manly every 30 minutes from Circular Quay. You can choose between the slow and fast ferries, which cost around 15aud. This short ferry ride gives you a different view of the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. I am not a beach lover by heart, but I am excited to see the waves, check the shops, and grab a bite in Manly.

But we had to cut short our Aussie summer escapade 'coz we needed to prepare for our flight to our next destination -- Melbourne. More on Melbourne next!