All walks in Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights and characteristics.
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Sydney Harbour and its islands hold a wealth of history, and we can learn so much about the evolution and growth of Sydney by visiting, or otherwise reading about, these islands.
Some of Sydney Harbour’s islands can be visited, while others can’t. Some of them aren’t even islands anymore, as they have been reclaimed and are now part of the mainland.
The 3km trail to the Naa Badu Lookout from Berowra train station is a moderately challenging walking track through thriving bushland, heading towards the Berowra Creek Valley.
The panoramic valley views from the lookout point in Berowra Heights are well worth the effort it takes to get there.
We can all agree that Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. What’s even better is that Sydney is also a very walkable city. Most of the city’s iconic landmarks are all within easy walking distance.
Walking the city is the best way to not only see the highlights, but to also get a good feel of what Sydney is about. It allows you to absorb the atmosphere and the culture of our amazing city.
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 exciting walking trails in Sydney Harbour and beyond.
Sydney is well known because of its beautiful coastline, but Australia’s biggest city is in fact also home to some of the best bushwalking tracks. What’s great is that you don’t actually have to go far away from the city to enjoy some native bushland.
Sydney is a beautiful city, home to some of the world’s most well-known landmarks. But what makes Sydney truly unique is its Harbour and its amazing coastline. Beaches, rock pools, parks, sandstone cliffs, Sydney’s coastline has it all.
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.
Part of the Rose Bay to Watsons Bay coastal trail, the Hermitage Foreshore Track meanders through bushland and coastal vegetation, past secluded beaches, beautiful parks and picturesque bays.
The Barrenjoey Lighthouse walk is a popular hiking trail in Barrenjoey Headland, the northernmost part of Palm Beach in Sydney’s Northern Beaches region.
There are two walking tracks that go all the way up to the Barrenjoey Lighthouse on top of the hill from where you can enjoy stunning ocean views.
Looking across Pittwater to the west, you can spot the West Head Lookout, another beautiful place to visit for the best panoramic views.
Balls Head Reserve in the Sydney lower north shore is a true bushland oasis overlooking the beautiful Sydney Harbour.
The reserve is home to a number of different bush walking tracks that combine natural beauty with great views across Sydney Harbour, taking in the CBD skyline, the Harbour Bridge, Goat Island and surrounding peninsulas.
Next door neighbour Waverton Peninsula Reserve is a must-visit too, as its rich history, serene walking trails and panoramic views will not disappoint.
Read moreDiscover Balls Head Reserve and Waverton Peninsula Reserve
The Bondi to Coogee walk is perhaps the most famous coastal walks in Sydney, in New South Wales, and perhaps even in Australia.
Tourists from all over the world and local Sydney-siders alike come to Sydney’s east coast every day to enjoy Australia’s best beaches, stunning ocean views and lots of parks, cafe’s and restaurants, while hiking from Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach.
Read moreThe Bondi to Coogee Walk, Sydney’s Most Popular Coastal Trail