Do you know where the most romantic dating spot is in the eastern suburbs? According to social media users, it’s right by a secluded Queenscliff rock formation close to Manly Beach — the Manly Wormhole!
On Tiktok and Instagram, dozens of users have been sharing that they love watching the sunrise with their loved ones at the Manly Wormhole. Others said that this is the perfect spot to have a breakfast picnic date in perfectly good weather.
The wormhole can be accessed north of Manly beach and down to Queenscliff beach, via a cave passageway that leads to a beautiful view of the ocean. It is on the far left side of Queenscliff beach, where there’s a rock platform.
It takes a bit of a challenge to cross and scramble over the rock formation so visitors have to take extra care not to slip or slide. This location is not wheelchair accessible. However, those who make the effort will be rewarded with a spectacular view courtesy of Mother Nature.
According to historical accounts, the cave was dug up around 1908 by fishermen looking for a shorter way from the beaches of Freshwater, Queenscliff and Manly without having to climb the rocks. They chiseled off 40-metres through the rocks, which has remained the only direct route through the beaches. To this day, people could still make a good catch on this site as it is still one of the best rock fishing areas along the coast.
However, some social media users said that the Manly Wormhole is not a “secret spot” though there are no signposts indicating the location, and it’s popularity is evidenced by the many graffiti on the cave walls.
People who have been to the location said that they can’t help but write their names on the wall. There was even someone who left a painted heart on the rock formation.