<p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">The Manly Dam Walk is a beautiful 7.3 km circuit trail in Manly Dam Reserve that is still a bit of a hidden gem. With plenty of picnic and BBQ areas, and scenic views over Manly Reservoir, this walking track is a great day out for the whole family.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">The views are spectacular from both sides of the dam and the walking track overall is well managed. </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">曼利水库徒步是曼利保护地〈的一条7.3公里的美丽徒步小径，至今仍然是一粒隐藏的宝石。这条步行道拥有充足的野餐和烧烤区，以及曼利水库的美景，对全家人来说都是美好的一天。</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">从大坝两侧可以看到壮观的景色，步行道总体管理良好。</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p> <p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Surrounded by 377 hectares of native bushland, Manly Dam Reserve is known as the largest freshwater lake in Sydney.</p><p class="ql-block">The lake, also referred to as Manly Reservoir, was created as a result of the damming of Curl Curl Creek (now Manly Creek) with the aim to provide water for the local area.</p><p class="ql-block">The Dam itself was constructed in 1892 and had an initial height of 11m. After several increases, the dam wall ultimately reached its current height of 35 meters.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">曼利水库保护区被377公顷的原生灌木丛所包围，是悉尼最大的淡水湖。</p><p class="ql-block">该湖也被称为曼利水库，是曼利小溪筑坝的结果，用于为当地供水。</p><p class="ql-block">大坝本身建于1892年，初始高度为11米。经过几次增加，大坝墙最终达到了目前35米的高度。</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p> <p class="ql-block">The Manly Dam Reserve is now a recreational area with lots of activities to do in and around the lake, such as mountain biking, hiking, swimming, picnicking, and even water skiing.</p><p class="ql-block">It’s also home to a diverse range of plant communities, with a great variety of native wildlife that really thrives there.</p><p class="ql-block">曼利保护区现在是一个休闲区，湖内和周围有很多活动，如山地自行车、徒步旅行、游泳、野餐，甚至滑水。</p><p class="ql-block">它也是各种植物群落的家园，那里有各种各样的本地野生动物，在那里茁壮成长。</p> <p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">We visited this beautiful place in May 2022 and took the photos with an iPhone (13 Pro Max).</p><p class="ql-block">我们于2022年5月参观了这个美丽的地方，并用iPhone（13 Pro Max）拍摄了这里的美景。</p> <p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Manly Dam walking map</p><p class="ql-block">曼利水库徒步示意图</p> <p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Reservoir coast</p><p class="ql-block">水库沿岸</p> <p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Plants</p><p class="ql-block">植物</p> <p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Wetland</p><p class="ql-block">湿地</p>