Kangaroo Statue

The kangaroo statue was created at the initiative of Henry Gilbert Smith in 1856. Henry Gilbert Smith is a businessman who came up with the idea of creating a resort in the village of Manly. According to his idea, a kangaroo perched on a cliff welcomes guests to the Manly resort. This is one of the oldest monuments remaining from the founding of Manly. The monument is carved from sandstone and overlooks the beaches of Manly from the cliff. A beautiful, secluded place. Be careful, there are no fences on the rock!

Kangaroo or Penguin… either way worth a visit

Best hidden gem in Manly!

Beautiful piece of art. Iconic to Manly. Great spot to meditate.

1856 Kangaroo historical statue. Access of kangaroos street. Needs a little maintainace. Word of warning if you brings the kids or dogs there ii an unmarked cliff . Very dangerous

This statue of a Kangaroo is located on the hill at the Western end of Steinton Street. See if you can find it.

The statue was was commissioned by one of the fathers of Manly , Henry Gilbert Smith, and was sculpted by Peter Pickering in 1856

There are some who say this statue was the inspiration for the book Kangaroo, which was written by D H Lawrence in the early 1920’s after a trip by tram from Manly to Collaroy along Pittwater Road.