A selection of some of the best bush walks in and around Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights and characteristics.
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.
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.
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 Maitland Bay track is a short but steep bushwalk in Bouddi National Park that winds its way down from the Information Centre to the stunning beach of Maitland Bay.
Be mesmerised by the beauty of the national park as you hike through the rainforest all the way to the yellow sand of Maitland Bay. Stroll along the beach to Bouddi Point and discover some of the remains of an old shipwreck.
The Blue Mountains is a true paradise for bushwalkers, with literally hundreds of beautiful hikes to choose from. Some of these tracks have been around for more than a century, while others have only been opened to the public in recent years.
The historic Giant Stairway and Dardanelles Pass circuit walk is an exciting bush trail through Leura Forest and along the cliff edge overlooking Jamison Valley.
This challenging and adventurous walk offers a lot of bushwalking goodness, including scenic waterfalls, panoramic valley views, lush rainforest, and steep climbing.
The Three Sisters is an iconic rock formation near Katoomba, overlooking the immense Jamison Valley. It is the most famous tourist spot in the Blue Mountains, attracting thousands of visitors every day.
Echo Point Lookout is a large viewing platform that offers panoramic views of the Three Sisters, the Jamison Valley, Mount Solitary and other landmarks.
A scenic coastal walk starting at Wattamolla leads to Eagle Rock, one of the most iconic landmarks in the Royal National Park that strongly resembles an eagle’s beak.
What’s more, next to Eagle Rock is Curracurrong Falls, one of the very few waterfalls in the world that flows directly into the ocean.
Read moreEagle Head Rock and Curracurrong Falls via Wattamolla Picnic Area
Perched on a cliff edge high above the Grose Valley, the Victoria Falls lookout is the starting point of a short but very steep bushwalk to one of the prettiest waterfalls in the Blue Mountains.
Victoria Falls is a stunning waterfall on Victoria Creek that drops 20m from a rock overhang, with the nearby cascades further upstream also worth a visit.
Read moreVictoria Falls Lookout and Walking Track (Blue Mountains)