The Hermitage Foreshore Walk is a scenic walking track in Sydney Harbour National Park that follows the shoreline between the Hermitage Foreshore Reserve just north of Rose Bay and Nielsen Park in Vaucluse.
The walk is a shorter section of the popular Rose Bay to Watsons Bay coastal trail. It meanders through bushland and coastal vegetation, past secluded beaches, beautiful parks, and many picturesque bays.
Goat Island, part of Sydney Harbour National Park, is a fascinating 300m wide sandstone island located west of the Harbour Bridge.
Throughout the years, Goat Island has served as a gunpowder store, a water police station, a source of sandstone for Sydney real estate, and much more.
In this article, we will dive a little deeper into the history of Goat Island. We will also share details on how to visit this island and any available tours.
The Bondi to Manly walk is an 80 km long coastal trek that consists of several shorter walking trails that are interconnected.
Conquering this beautiful coastal adventure can take anywhere between two and six days, taking in the best of Sydney Harbour.
Overlooking the Megalong Valley, Cahill’s Lookout is one of the most impressive lookouts in the Blue Mountains, but without the big tourist crowds.
Quietly tucked away on the westernmost point of Cliff Drive, the lookout offers breathtaking views of the valley, Megalong Head, Boars Head Rock, and the Narrow Neck Peninsula.
A paved 500-metre long walking path leads to this lookout with multiple viewing platforms to explore. Keep reading to find out more!
There are various ways to visit the Blue Mountains. If you travel by car, you have the freedom to go anywhere you like and set your own schedule. If you book a day tour to the Blue Mountains, you can sit back and relax, as everything is organised for you.
But public transport is also a very practical way to visit Sydney’s most popular weekend destination. Combine a train journey with a trip on the hop on hop off Blue Mountains Explorer Bus, and you get to see all the major highlights in a relaxing way.
Built with picks, shovels and dynamite in the early 20th century, the National Pass is one of the most iconic bushwalks in the greater Blue Mountains.
Starting at either the Wentworth Falls picnic area or the old Conservation Hut, this circuit trail takes in several lookout points that offer panoramic views of the Wentworth Falls waterfall and the Jamison Valley, with sections of the track built into the side of the cliff.
The Prince Henry Cliff Walk is an adventurous 7 km long walking trail between Scenic World in Katoomba and Gordon Falls Lookout in Leura.
It follows the cliff edge overlooking the Jamison Valley with many beautiful lookout points along the way to enjoy some of the best views in the Blue Mountains.
Berry Island Reserve is a green recreational space in Wollstonecraft, featuring a short bush walking track, picnic areas, a fenced playground, and panoramic Sydney Harbour views.
The bushwalk, known as the Gadyan Track, is the perfect way to experience the beauty and serenity of this unique spot located only a stone’s throw away from the city.
The Manly Scenic Walkway is a stunning 19.5 km coastal walk between the Spit Bridge and Manly Beach, followed by the Manly North Head walk.
This is one of the most iconic hikes in Sydney and New South Wales, and forms part of the 80 km coastal trail between Bondi and Manly.
Milk Beach is a tiny, secluded strip of sand right in front of the historic Strickland House in Vaucluse, facing the Sydney Harbour and the city skyline.
If you’re keen to avoid the big crowds in Bondi, Coogee or Manly, try Milk Beach for a quiet lazy afternoon in the sun.
Reef Beach at Dobroyd Head in Balgowlah Heights is a secluded strip of sand facing Sydney’s North Harbour and Manly Cove.
This small but beautiful beach can be accessed via a walking trail that is part of the popular Spit to Manly Walk.
In this article, we’ll be sharing how best to get to this beach, other beaches nearby, and photos to get an idea of what Reef Beach is like.