A selection of some of the best bush walks in and around Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights and characteristics.
The Rocket Point Lookout is one of the most impressive viewing points in the Wentworth Falls area, with panoramic views of the waterfall and the valley below.
A short round walk starting at the top of the waterfall will bring you to this lookout, which often gets overlooked by visitors to Wentworth Falls.
Read moreWalk to the Rocket Point Lookout in Wentworth Falls
The Princes Rock Lookout is a scenic viewing platform in the Wentworth Falls area of the Blue Mountains that offers superb waterfall and valley views.
A short walking track starting at the picnic area leads to this lookout, the perfect opportunity to see the entire waterfall without having to do tough bushwalking.
Read moreThe Princes Rock Track and Lookout in Wentworth Falls
The North Head Walk in Manly is one of Sydney’s most fascinating hikes, with lots of history, panoramic views, and scenic beaches to enjoy.
What’s great about this adventure is that it is both a coastal walk as well as a bush walk. And while it is a rather long trail, it is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Hiking in the Lake Parramatta Reserve offers a great day out, as you walk through 75ha of bushland, around an idyllic lake with a decommissioned dam.
Lake Parramatta was created as a result of the damming of Hunts Creek in 1856. The lake is now a recreational area with picnic facilities and three marked bush walking trails.
The short but scenic Box Head Track in Bouddi National Park meanders through bushland towards the Box Head lookout, offering panoramic views of Broken Bay, Lion Island, the Hawkesbury River and the Barrenjoey Headland.
There is an option to extend this walk by doing a short detour to beautiful Lobster Beach via the Flannel Flower walking track.
The Winifred Falls Trail is a relatively short but scenic bushwalk that takes you to the pretty Winifred Falls in the Royal National Park.
Relax on one of the many rock platforms at the waterfall, or venture out a bit further to South West Arm Pool or Anice Falls.
The somewhat undiscovered Cowan to Jerusalem Bay walking track guides hikers through scenic bushland, ending up at a picturesque bay that is perfect for a swim and a quiet picnic.
It’s an easy, but at times very steep, 2.4km trail down to the bay, where you can enjoy great views overlooking Cowan Creek.
The Manly Dam Walk is a beautiful 7.3 km circuit trail in Manly Dam Reserve that is still a bit of a hidden gem. With plenty of picnic and BBQ areas, and scenic views over Manly Reservoir, this walking track is a great day out for the whole family.
The views are spectacular from both sides of the dam and the walking track overall is well managed. On a regular weekday, there is plenty of parking, either in the streets or in the council car park within the parkland area.
The America Bay Track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is perfect for those looking for a quick and easy bushwalk escape in beautiful natural surroundings.
The highlight of this 2km return walking track is the scenic lookout at the end of the walk, which provides superb views of America Bay.
Read moreAmerica Bay Track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Widely regarded as the most impressive walking track in the Blue Mountains, the Grand Canyon Walk will leave you in awe, as you hike through lush rainforest including several creek crossings, small waterfalls, huge cliff walls, and rock overhangs.
Constructed and opened to the public in 1907, the 6 km long Grand Canyon walking track was the first of its kind, and has since been challenged by thousands of hiking enthusiasts every year.
Read moreGuide to the Grand Canyon Walk in the Blue Mountains