Manly is another popular choice and 100 % possible reach it by ferry from Circular Quay.
It's just not durable as leather and synthetic buckskin. The Diesel Engine is more powerful version of Scenic cars. Kilda has the "pay as you feel" Lentil as anything at 41 Blessington Street. https://Youtube.com/watch?v=gvbz6GTp-vc