A selection of great bushwalking tracks in Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights, and characteristics.
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The 3.2 km walking track between Pearl Beach and Patonga on the Central Coast is a scenic bushwalk with several lookouts offering panoramic views over Broken Bay.
With two beautiful beaches and a couple of cafes and restaurants at both ends, this walk can easily turn into a relaxed half-day adventure north of Sydney.
The Gibberagong Track near Bobbin Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is an energising bushwalk that follows Cockle Creek and leads to a scenic waterhole.
Starting from the Bobbin Head picnic area, the walk first explores the mangroves via a boardwalk before continuing into the bush, with several creek crossings and peaceful forest scenery to enjoy.
The Mangrove Boardwalk across Cockle Creek is a short, family-friendly walking trail located in Bobbin Head, in the heart of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Starting from the southwestern end of the picnic area, the boardwalk offers scenic views of the creek and features several signs that share interesting facts about the surrounding mangroves.
The Topham Walking Track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is an easy bushwalk that takes you to two scenic lookouts and a hidden cave.
This 4 km return walk follows a fire trail for most of the way, before finishing with a short bush section that leads to the cave and lookouts.
The Bairne Walking Track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a relatively easy bushwalk that takes you to two scenic lookouts.
This 9.5 km return track follows a fire trail for most of the way, but the surrounding bushland and the rewarding views at the lookouts make it a pleasant and worthwhile walk.
The West Head Army Track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a short but steep trail that leads to a historic World War II army battery.
At the base, you can explore old gun emplacements, observation posts, and ammunition bunkers while enjoying views over Broken Bay.
Strickland Falls is a small but scenic waterfall in Strickland State Forest in Somersby, accessible via a short loop trail.
This 1.8 km dog-friendly bushwalk is a real treat, taking you through beautiful scenery with tall eucalyptus trees and patches of rainforest.
The Flat Rock Gully Walking Track in Willoughby on Sydney’s Lower North Shore is a family-friendly trail that winds through a pocket of scenic bushland.
The track roughly follows Flat Rock Creek between Bicentennial Reserve in Willoughby and Long Gully Bridge in Cammeray.
The moderately challenging Flannel Flower Walking Track in Bouddi National Park winds through scenic bushland before reaching a secluded beach.
Lobster Beach, located in the coastal locality of Box Head on the Central Coast, is the perfect spot for a relaxing swim.
The historic Dardanelles Pass Circuit Walk is a scenic bushwalk that winds through Leura Forest and along the cliff edge overlooking the Jamison Valley.
This adventurous track has plenty to offer, from waterfalls and lush rainforests to stunning valley views and some steep climbs.
Tallow Beach and Little Tallow Beach are two beautifully isolated beaches in Bouddi National Park, accessible via a short bushwalking trail.
The walking track largely follows a fire trail, with a brief detour leading to the smaller beach along a narrower and more adventurous bush path.
The Curra Moors Loop Track is a 10 km circuit in Royal National Park, offering a perfect blend of scenic bushland and stunning coastal views.
This moderately challenging hike is ideal for a weekend adventure, giving you a great workout while enjoying the natural surroundings.
The Daleys Point Walking Track is a scenic bushwalk on the Central Coast that leads to a well-preserved Aboriginal site and a lookout with views over the Brisbane River.
This easy 3.2 km return walk is a family-friendly adventure that can be combined with other walks and lookouts nearby.
The Allen Strom Lookout is a scenic vantage point in Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast, offering beautiful views of Brisbane Water.
This lookout can be reached via the Rocky Point Trail, a short and easy bushwalking track in the suburb of Killcare.
The Maitland Bay Track is a short but steep bushwalk in Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast that leads to the isolated beach of Maitland Bay.
The track showcases the beauty of the national park, with lush rainforest and stunning ocean views to enjoy. Stroll further along the beach to Bouddi Point, and discover remnants of an old shipwreck.
The Box Head Track in Bouddi National Park is a short trail through scenic bushland scenery, leading to a beautiful lookout with panoramic views.
The lookout offers superb views of the Central Coast, Broken Bay, Lion Island, the Hawkesbury River, and the Barrenjoey Headland.
The Narrabeen Lagoon Trail is a stunning 8.4 km circuit walk around an idyllic lake in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Completed in February 2015 as an uninterrupted loop, the trail is a popular weekend escape for hikers, joggers, and cyclists, all enjoying the natural beauty and serenity of a lagoon surrounded by thriving bushland.
The Lake Parramatta Walk is a popular bushwalking trail in Sydney’s west, with scenic views of the lake and surrounding bushland.
This 4 km loop navigates through 75 hectares of thriving bushland around a peaceful lake formed by a decommissioned dam.
The Bouddi Spur Walking Track, also known as the Mount Bouddi Walking Track, is a scenic but steep bushwalking trail on the Central Coast.
The track navigates through beautiful bushland scenery, with lovely coastal views to take in towards the end.
The Naa Badu Lookout in Berowra Heights is a scenic vantage point offering stunning views over the Berowra Creek Valley.
The 3 km Berkeley Trail from Berowra that leads to this lookout is a moderately challenging track through a patch of thriving bushland.
