A selection of beautiful bay walks in and around Sydney, with maps, photos, highlights, and practical tips.
The public boardwalk and shared path between Kangaroo Point and Seymours Creek is a family-friendly walking trail through bushland and mangroves.
Opened in 2025, this accessible and dog-friendly 1 km walkway forms part of a 3 km route linking Brooklyn village with Kangaroo Point.
The short walking track from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Sirius Cove Beach is a scenic, family-friendly trail with lovely views of Sydney Harbour along the way.
While most people walk to Bradleys Head from the ferry wharf, the trail in the other direction to Sirius Cove Reserve is just as picturesque, with short side paths to Whiting Beach and Curlew Camp.
The Bay Run is a popular walking trail that loops around Iron Cove in Sydney’s inner west, winding through seven different suburbs.
Though it may not boast the most spectacular scenery in Sydney, the Bay Run remains a favourite among cyclists, runners, joggers, walkers, and parents with prams.
The Cremorne Point Walk is an easy 3 km foreshore circuit on Sydney’s lower north shore, with stunning views of Mosman Bay, Sydney Harbour, and the city skyline.
Along the way, you’ll discover hidden gems like Robertsons Point Lighthouse, Cremorne Reserve, and the MacCallum Pool, all surrounded by lush gardens and elegant mansions, just a quick ferry ride from Circular Quay.
The Lavender Bay and Milsons Point Circuit Walk is a scenic trail on Sydney’s lower north shore, offering stunning views of the harbour, the city skyline, and the Harbour Bridge.
The walking trail passes several highlights and landmarks, such as Broughton St Lookout, Luna Park, and Wendy’s Secret Garden.
The Watsons Bay Walk is a scenic trail around South Head, offering scenic views of Sydney Harbour, the city skyline, the Tasman Sea, North Head, and the historic Hornby Lighthouse.
This family-friendly walk, which includes the South Head Heritage Trail and the Gap Bluff Walking Track, is located in one of Sydney’s most popular tourist areas and is easily accessible by ferry.
Sydney is home to a diverse coastline and one of the world’s most scenic harbours, offering no shortage of beautiful bays and quiet beaches.
One of the best ways to enjoy this natural beauty is on foot. In this guide, you’ll find eight of Sydney’s most scenic bay walks, perfect for soaking up the views.
The Glebe Foreshore Walk is a scenic trail that runs from Bicentennial Park to Bridge Road, following the shores of Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay.
This waterfront walk offers fantastic views of the Sydney city skyline, the Anzac Bridge, and Sydney Harbour. Along the way, you’ll find several parks where you can relax and take in the scenery.
The Bradleys Head Walk is a short, family-friendly trail that leads to an iconic landmark in Sydney Harbour, with beautiful views from start to finish.
This walk starts from the Taronga Zoo ferry wharf and follows the Athol Bay shoreline before arriving at Bradleys Head, where you can spend some time sightseeing.
The walk from Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay is a short bush trail in Mosman on Sydney’s lower north shore with stunning Sydney Harbour views along the way.
This trail forms part of the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach Walk, one of Sydney’s finest Harbour trails.
Sirius Cove Reserve is a dog-friendly hideaway in the suburb of Mosman, featuring a small beach, a playground, and a picnic area.
Also known as Little Sirius Cove, this quiet spot on Sydney’s Lower North Shore is a great starting point for several Sydney Harbour coastal trails.
The trail between Rose Bay and Watsons Bay 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 panoramic views of the city and the Harbour to enjoy along the way.
The 6.5 km walk from Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach features secluded beaches, picturesque bays, impressive lookouts, and historic landmarks.
Widely considered one of the most enjoyable walking tracks in Sydney Harbour, this family-friendly hike offers stunning scenery from start to finish.
The walk from Chowder Bay to Balmoral Beach is a scenic trail in Mosman on Sydney’s lower north shore, featuring beautiful ocean and Harbour views.
This trail forms the second half of the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach Walk, which also includes the stretch between Bradleys Head and Chowder Bay.
The walk from Rushcutters Bay to Rose Bay is a 5.5 km trail winding through some of Sydney’s most exclusive suburbs, closely following the harbour’s shoreline.
Along the way, it passes leafy parks, quiet beaches, tree-lined streets, and sheltered bays, with city and Sydney Harbour views throughout.
The Hermitage Foreshore Walk is a scenic walking track in Sydney Harbour National Park that follows the shoreline between the Hermitage Foreshore Reserve north of Rose Bay and Nielsen Park in Vaucluse.
The walk is a shorter section of the popular Rose Bay to Watsons Bay Walk, and meanders through coastal vegetation and thriving bushland, past secluded beaches, beautiful parks, and picturesque bays.