With a long and diverse coastline and a beautiful Harbour in the city’s back yard, Sydney has no shortage of picturesque bays and hidden beaches.
One of the best to ways to explore these scenic and often secluded bays is by doing some of the various walking trails in Sydney Harbour and beyond.
One of the most beautiful National Parks in the Greater Sydney area is located in the city’s backyard: the famous Sydney Harbour.
Many Sydney-siders as well as tourists visiting Australia’s most beautiful city don’t always realise that the magnificent Harbour, including its islands, bays and foreshore, is in fact officially a National Park.
The scenic walk from Rushcutters Bay to Rose Bay is a 5.5 km trail through some of Sydney’s most exclusive suburbs, mostly following the coastline of Sydney Harbour.
This relatively easy walk takes in beautiful parks, quiet beaches, and picturesque bays, with spectacular Harbour and city views to enjoy from start to finish.
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, and meanders through bushland and coastal vegetation, past secluded beaches, beautiful parks, and lots of picturesque bays.
Goat Island, part of the 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.
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.
One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Sydney Harbour is by doing one of the many scenic and practical ferry trips with Sydney Ferries.
We have selected 7 of the best Sydney Harbour ferry rides, that not only offer fantastic views of the Harbour, but also bring you to exciting destinations.
Berry Island Reserve is a green oasis in Wollstonecraft, featuring a short bush walking track, picnic areas, a fenced playground, and panoramic Sydney Harbour views.
Doing the Gadyan Loop 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 that takes you from the Spit Bridge to Manly, followed by the Manly North Head walk.
Pack your gear and be mesmerised by sweeping Sydney Harbour and ocean views, picturesque bays, and secluded inner harbour beaches, as you’re going to conquer one of Sydney’s finest coastal walks.
Milk Beach is a tiny, secluded strip of sand right in front of the historic Strickland House in Vaucluse, facing the beautiful Sydney Harbour.
If you prefer to avoid the big crowds in Bondi, Coogee or Manly, try Milk Beach for a quiet lazy afternoon in the sun.