A selection of some of the best walking tracks, lookouts, beaches and sights in Sydney Harbour National Park.
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The incredible Sydney Harbour is one of Australia’s biggest tourist drawcards, and perhaps the best way to take in all the popular sights and the natural beauty of the Harbour is by doing a cruise.
While a Sydney Harbour Cruise may not be for everyone, it is without a doubt a fun and exciting way to fully appreciate all the beautiful things our Harbour has to offer.
Located on the western side of the Sydney CBD, Barangaroo Reserve is a modern Sydney Harbour foreshore park, characterised by beautiful landscaping, open grassy areas, and a myriad of walking paths.
The new reserve was constructed as part of the Barangaroo transformation project, which has changed an ugly and old industrial site into a thriving business, entertainment and leisure precinct.
The Rose Bay to Watsons Bay walk is one of the most scenic coastal walking tracks in Sydney Harbour National Park.
The walk takes in secluded beaches, beautiful parks and picturesque bays, with amazing panoramic views of the city and the harbour to enjoy along the way.
The Watsons Bay Walk is a scenic hike around South Head, featuring beautiful views of Sydney Harbour, the city skyline, the Tasman Sea, North Head and the historic Hornby Lighthouse.
Watsons Bay itself is a popular family-friendly weekend destination, with various cafes, restaurants, beaches, and picnic spots to explore.
Cockatoo Island is a UNESCO World-Heritage and National Heritage Listed island right in the middle of beautiful Sydney Harbour.
The island has a rich history as a shipbuilding yard and Commonwealth naval base and also as a convict island. You can experience all this first-hand by wandering around on the island and absorbing its well-preserved history.
The Cremorne Point Walk is an easy 3km foreshore circuit trail in Sydney’s lower north shore, with beautiful views of Mosman Bay, Sydney Harbour and the city skyline.
Discover Robertsons Point Lighthouse, Cremorne Reserve and the MacCallum swimming pool, as you wander past picturesque gardens and impressive old mansions, only a short ferry trip away from Circular Quay.
One of the most enjoyable Sydney Harbour walking tracks is the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walk. This 6.5km trail takes in beautiful secluded beaches, picturesque bays, impressive lookouts, and historical sights.
Get ready to be overwhelmed by spectacular Harbour views, scenic bushland, and thriving wildlife, with the Sydney CBD only a stone’s throw away.
The walk from Chowder Bay to Balmoral Beach is a beautiful trail in the suburb of Mosman, north of Sydney, with beautiful ocean and Harbour views to enjoy.
This trail is in fact the second half of the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walk, which also includes the section between Bradleys Head and Chowder Bay.
The Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay Walk is a relatively short but scenic walking trail in Sydney’s lower north shore, offering incredible views of Sydney Harbour.
This trail is part of the longer Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walk, which is one of Sydney’s finest Harbour walking tracks.
The Spit Bridge to Manly walk is a beautiful 10km coastal walk, boasting quiet inner harbour beaches, native bushland, picturesque bays and panoramic ocean views.
The walk forms part of the famous 20km Manly Scenic Walkway that runs from the Spit Bridge all the way to Manly North Head, and is widely considered one of the best Sydney coastal walks.