MV Collaroy Approaching Manly Wharf (1993) - Ferry Harbour Poster — Coastal Travel Wall Art

There are few sights more evocative of a Sydney summer than a Freshwater-class ferry approaching Manly Wharf.

This image captures something that newer ferry photos often don't—the sense that Collaroy was part of everyday life, with passengers watching from another ferry, the South Steyne in the foreground, and Manly Heads beyond. It feels like you're there.

MV Collaroy Approaching Manly Wharf, captures one of Sydney Harbour's most iconic sights. Photographed by Geoff Eastwood, this beautifully restored image shows the fourth and final Freshwater-class ferry arriving at Manly Wharf as seen from the historic South Steyne. A timeless tribute to Sydney's maritime heritage and a perfect piece for ferry enthusiasts, history lovers and anyone with a connection to Manly.

Captured in January 1993, this beautiful photograph by Geoff Eastwood shows MV Collaroy gliding into Manly Harbour, carrying another full complement of passengers across Sydney Harbour. Viewed from the historic South Steyne, the image perfectly captures the rhythm of harbour life that generations of Sydneysiders and visitors came to know and love.

Commissioned in 1988 as the fourth and final Freshwater-class ferry, Collaroy would spend decades faithfully serving the famous Circular Quay–Manly route, becoming an enduring symbol of Sydney's maritime heritage.

Today, as her future becomes uncertain, photographs like this preserve more than a ferry. They preserve a way of life, a harbour tradition, and countless memories shared by millions of passengers over more than three decades.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original photograph, this artwork celebrates one of Sydney's most iconic ferries and makes a timeless addition to any home, office or collection.

Available exclusively from Lost Manly & the Northern Beaches.

Product features

- Choice of high-gloss or smooth matte finish
- Vivid, high-definition color reproduction
- Available in three sizes
- Thick paper stock: 300 gsm (matte) or 200 gsm (glossy)
- Horizontal and vertical orientation options

Care instructions
- If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth. To remove spots or smudges from acrylic or glass, we recommend applying glass cleaner to a clean, soft, dry cloth or paper towel and then to the surface so that the cleaner does not settle on the frame, then buff the surface dry to remove any streaks.