Taking a walk with your baby or toddler is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and spend quality time together.
But finding flat, even walking tracks that are both scenic and pram-friendly can be a bit of a challenge.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the best pram-friendly walks in and around Sydney. These routes offer plenty of shade, nearby cafes, and benches for a comfortable and enjoyable outing.
Ready to explore the beauty of Sydney with your little one? Let’s get started!
1. Narrabeen Lagoon Trail
The scenic Narrabeen Lagoon Trail is a stunning 8.4 km loop around the beautiful lagoon of Narrabeen in Sydney’s north.
This walk was completed in 2015 as an uninterrupted circuit, and is now a popular destination for locals and visitors to go hiking, running, and cycling.
The trail around the lagoon navigates through various ecosystems with lots of wildlife to observe. And with several picnic areas, benches, and cafes nearby, the Narrabeen Lagoon Trail is the prefect pram-friendly walk.
2. Lavender Bay and Milsons Point
The Lavender Bay and Milsons Point foreshore walk is a beautiful walking trail on Sydney’ lower north shore, offering stunning Harbour views.
While there are steps, long sections of the loop are wheel-friendly. From Milsons Point station, head south towards the the Broughton St Lookout, from where the walking path navigates around the Milsons Point peninsula along the shoreline.
The trail continues under the bridge towards Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool, and then onto the boardwalk around Luna Park towards Lavender Bay.
3. Eastern Shoreline of Sydney Olympic Park
This walking path is a bit of a hidden gem, yet it has a lot to offer. Besides walking, the eastern shoreline in Olympic Park is also one of Sydney’s best cycle tracks.
A good place to start is the Badu Mangroves Carpark towards the northern end of Bicentennial Drive. From there, you can either walk through the Badu Mangroves via the boardwalks, or you can follow the walking path towards Powells Creek.
Those two walking paths intersect further north, from where you can continue walking to the Waterbird Refuge and the Shipwrecks of Homebush Bay.
4. Manly Lagoon to Shelly Beach
This beautiful coastal trail starts from the Manly Lagoon Reserve and continues all the way to Shelly Beach, southeast of Manly Beach.
You can commence this walk from any location, but a good spot to start is the Manly Lagoon Reserve Playground, just around the corner from the Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club.
From there, it’s an even walking path along the Manly Beach foreshore to Shelly Beach. Just be mindful that the stretch from Manly Beach to Shelly Beach tends to get busy on the weekends.
5. Fairlight Walk
The scenic, pram-friendly Fairlight Walk is the last section of the walking track from the Spit Bridge to Manly.
The Fairlight Walk runs between the Manly Boatshed at the end of Bolingbroke Parade in Fairfield and the ferry wharf in Manly Cove. The walk takes in a couple of secluded beaches and small parks, with great Harbour views to take in.
There is a staircase at the Manly Pavilion, but you can continue alongside the road to Cabbage Tree Beach at Manly Cove.
From that lovely strip of sand, you can continue walking past the ferry wharf and to the southern end of East Manly Cove Beach.
6. Royal Botanic Garden
Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden is a beautiful 30-hectare green oasis, situated next to the bustling CBD.
The best way to explore the unique beauty, heritage, and plant diversity of the Royal National Park is simply by wandering along the myriad of walking paths in the park.
Be mindful though that the Botanic Garden can get quite busy during lunchtime between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm on weekdays when office workers come out to do their runs.
7. Pyrmont Foreshore
The Pyrmont waterfront is a bit of a hidden gem in Sydney, offering a beautifully landscaped shoreline between Waterfront Park close to the Anzac Bridge and Pyrmont Bay Park at Darling Harbour.
It’s a flat, pram-friendly walking path from start to finish, with scenic Harbour and city skyline views to enjoy along the way.
We recommend parking your car at Waterfront Park and following the walking path eastbound along the shoreline. There are various cafes and picnic areas where you can sit and have a rest.
8. Iron Cove Bay Walk
The Iron Cove Bay Walk, better known as the Bay Run, is a 7 km circuit walking trail around Iron Cove in the Parramatta River.
The track is mostly flat from start to finish making it a popular spot for runners, hikers, and parents with prams. We recommend visiting in the morning when it’s usually less busy.
King George Park, Leichhardt Park, and Rodd Park are good places to park your car. Read more about this fantastic walk in our guide to the Bay Run.
9. Centennial Park
Centennial Park in Sydney’s eastern suburbs cannot be excluded in this list of pram-friendly walks in Sydney.
With its perfect location so close to the city, Centennial Park is a green oasis with various walking paths, large grassy areas, and several cafes to enjoy.
The best way to enjoy Centennial Park with a pram is by simply following the walking path along Grand Drive, which is entirely flat.
Another advantage of going to Centennial Park is that you will always find a place to park, either along Grand Drive or on one of the inner roads.
10. Sir Joseph Banks Park Circuit Walk
Sir Joseph Banks Park in the suburb of Botany is a great park to go for a wander, with a couple of ponds in the centre and many trees and dunes surrounding them.
The park is home to a large playground, a fenced dog park, a sports ground, public toilets, and various paved and unpaved walking paths.
The main walking path is several kilometres long and paved, and while it’s not entirely flat, it never gets very steep.
Parking your car close by is very easy. The best spot is at the end of Fremlin Street, where the playground is located; otherwise, Tupia Street, close to the sports ground, is a convenient spot too.
11. Cronulla Beach Walk
Cronulla is one of Sydney’s most popular beach destinations, with beautiful parks, a lively town centre, and several beaches on offer. But this beachside suburb is also home to one of Sydney’s prettiest coastal walks.
Starting from North Cronulla or Wanda Beach, follow the walking trail along shoreline of the Cronulla peninsula, and discover several ocean rock pools, playgrounds, and beaches.
The coastal walk is pram-friendly up until Bass and Flinders Point at the southernmost tip of the peninsula.
12. Glebe Foreshore Walk
The Glebe Foreshore Walk along Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay is a pleasant walking trail between the Glebe Foreshore Parks in Annandale and the new fish market on Bridge Road in Glebe.
The flat walking path is well-maintained and offers stunning views of the bay against the backdrop of the Anzac Bridge and the city skyline.
A good place to park your car to do this foreshore walk is on Chapman Road in Annandale or otherwise at the north end of Glebe Point Road in Glebe.
13. Coogee Foreshore
One of the best parts of the Bondi to Coogee Walk is the section between Dunningham Reserve north of Coogee Beach and Trenerry Reserve in South Coogee.
The coastal views are impressive, and with several cafes, picnic areas, and a playground nearby, Coogee Beach is an excellent destination for a walking session with a pram.
The flat path behind the beach is well-maintained and is suitable for prams. A good spot to park your car is along Baden Street, north of the beach, or at the other end, at Trenerry Reserve.
14. Cremorne Point Foreshore Walk
The Cremorne Point foreshore walk is a picturesque 3 km circuit trail offering beautiful views of Mosman Bay, Sydney Harbour, and the city skyline.
Note that the northern part of the walk (where the path goes through suburban streets) has a few steep sections and stairs, and that part is not pram-friendly.
However, the eastern side of the circuit walk, and a large section of the western side of the circuit walk, is a well-maintained and mostly flat walking path. We also recommend visiting the playground at Robertsons Point, close to the wharf.
15. Sydney Park
Sydney Park is a 40-hectare recreational area with open recreation spaces, rolling hills, wetlands, and historic artefacts. It is located in St. Peters, bordered by Alexandria and Erskineville.
Sydney Park is home to a large playground, various cycle and walking paths, picnic areas, a cricket oval, and so much more. The park is also a bit of a paradise for dogs, and there’s always many of them around!
Check out our list of great Sydney parks for more options to go for a walk.
Last updated: July 29, 2024
I just completed the Cremorne Point walk… it was a bit of battle on my own. Major regrets, I did not read the whole blurb, so my fault. The southern side is a short walk, but yes it’s flat and great views… not sure I would bother driving there just for the southern walk. In saying that the northern side was really beautiful and I will definitely do it again… just with bub in a backpack or with my husband.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Hopefully you were still able to enjoy the walk there, even though the southern side of the circuit is indeed a bit short.
I am surprised Manly doesn’t get a mention as there are pram friendly walks everywhere. Easy access by ferry, bus or car. On the Ferry side there is east and west esplanade and Fairlight Walk past Fairlight Beach. On the beach side there are beachfront walks to Shelly beach, Queenscliff beach, Manly Lagoon Reserve. Lots to do, swimming, cafes, play equipment, shops.
Hello R.B.H., thanks for chiming in. Manly is actually on our list to visit to do some research for pram friendly walks. One or more of your suggestions will surely be added to this list soon.
Edit: We’ve done the field research and have added two fantastic pram walks in the Manly area!