A selection of some of the best bush walks in and around Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights and characteristics.
Minnamurra Falls is a beautiful two-tiered waterfall on the Minnamurra River, quietly tucked away in a thriving rainforest in Budderoo National Park.
A scenic 4.2 km walk, starting from the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, leads to this waterfall with a large viewing platform right in front of it.
Read moreMinnamurra Falls and Rainforest Walk in Budderoo National Park
The scenic Pool of Siloam and Lyrebird Dell circuit walk in Leura takes in two small waterfalls and two natural swimming holes.
This quiet and unpretentious walking trail is located in Leura, close to the Gordon Falls lookout and picnic area. It’s a great way to enjoy a bit of unspoiled natural scenery in the Blue Mountains, with various lookouts nearby to explore.
The Cliff Top Walk near Blackheath is a beautiful 3km track following the cliff edge between the Govetts Leap Lookout and Evans Lookout.
Get ready to be spoiled with some of the most spectacular views you can find in the greater Blue Mountains region.
Read moreCliff Top Walking Track Between Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout
The steep walking track from Perrys Lookdown near Blackheath to the Blue Gum Forest at the bottom of the Grose Valley is a challenging but rewarding bushwalk adventure.
The Acacia Flats camping ground is only 500m away from the forest where you can set up your tent and stay overnight in beautiful surroundings.
The Jingga Track is a short but very steep bushwalk in Dharawal National Park that leads to a beautiful natural waterhole and a small waterfall.
The waterhole is suitable for swimming, which makes this trip an even more enjoyable outdoor adventure on a warm summer’s day.
Read moreThe Jingga Track (and Pool) in Dharawal National Park
The O’Hares Creek Lookout in Dharawal National Park is a scenic viewing platform with fantastic views of the O’Hares Creek gorge and surrounding scenery.
A short and easy family-friendly walking track will get you to this lookout, that is still a bit of a hidden gem in this beautiful part of Sydney.
Read moreDiscover the O’Hares Creek Lookout in Dharawal National Park
The South Lawson Circuit Walk is an unspoiled bushwalk that takes in four small but pretty waterfalls in the southern part of Lawson, a quiet town 14km east of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains.
It’s also one of the very few dog-friendly walks in the Blue Mountains where your furry friend is more than welcome to join you on this exciting hike.
The northern part of the Blue Mountains, often referred to as the Mount Wilson area, is home to some fantastic walking tracks, beautiful sights, and interesting tourist attractions.
This area of the Blue Mountains is far less busy than the Wentworth Falls, Katoomba, Leura and Blackheath regions, even though there are so many things to see and do.
Read moreExplore the Mount Wilson Area of the Blue Mountains
If you’re looking for a quiet and unspoiled alternative to the large and popular national parks in and around Sydney, Dharawal National Park near Campbelltown most definitely deserves your attention.
In this article we are going to introduce Dharawal National Park as your next outdoor adventure destination, with a list of 5 exciting highlights to consider.
Mount Banks, with its distinctive rounded peak, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the greater Blue Mountains region.
Mostly overlooked by tourists, the hike to the summit of Mt Banks offers beautiful views of the surrounding area, a part of the Blue Mountains that is still a bit undiscovered.