The short but scenic Nature Track in Wentworth Falls is a spectacular 3.5 km circuit that starts and ends at the Conservation Hut.
Often overlooked but highly enjoyable, this walking track follows the edge of an escarpment before descending to lower ground, where it passes through a section of the Valley of the Waters.
The Porters Pass Circuit is a stunning bushwalk in the Blackheath area of the Blue Mountains, featuring waterfalls, valley views, creek crossings, rainforest gullies, and slot canyons.
This challenging walk combines four different trails and ranks among the best in the Blue Mountains. One of the great things about Porters Pass is that it’s much less crowded compared to popular tracks like the Grand Canyon Walk.
Just 20 minutes northwest of Sydney’s CBD, Lane Cove National Park is a pocket of scenic bushland surrounding the banks of the Lane Cove River.
The 10-kilometre Riverside Loop, which follows both sides of the river, offers a fantastic way to explore the park’s natural beauty.
The Giant Stairway to Furber Steps Loop in Katoomba is a stunning walking track that features two iconic staircases in the Blue Mountains.
This moderately challenging walk offers some of the region’s best scenery, including sweeping valley views, unique rock formations, lush forests, and more.
Balls Head Reserve, located on Sydney’s lower north shore, is a beautiful forested headland facing Sydney Harbour.
The reserve features several short bushwalking trails that blend natural beauty with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour, the city skyline, the Harbour Bridge, Goat Island, and the surrounding peninsulas.
The 10 km Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop via Warrimoo Track is an energising bushwalk through various landscapes in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
The first half of the walk follows the shoreline of Cowan Creek, while the second half is mostly a fire trail through a thriving forest of gum trees.
The 5.6 km return trail to Ikara Head in Mount Victoria leads to a lookout with scenic views over a quiet section of the Grose Valley.
With a bit of luck and the right conditions, you might even spot pink flannel flowers and other wildflowers along the way.
Faulconbridge Point is an impressive lookout in the Lower Grose Valley of the Blue Mountains, offering beautiful 360-degree views of the Grose River and the surrounding mountains.
Reaching this quiet spot involves a moderately challenging 6.5 km walk along a fire trail, making it a great destination for a peaceful picnic amidst scenic natural surroundings.
The Victoria Falls Walking Track in the Blue Mountains features a scenic lookout, an impressive waterfall, and a beautiful water cascade.
Located on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Grose Valley, the Victoria Falls Lookout marks the starting point of a short yet steep bushwalk to two picturesque waterfalls: Victoria Falls and Victoria Creek Cascades.
Opened to the public in 1907, the 6 km Grand Canyon Walk was the first of its kind in the Blue Mountains. Since then, it has attracted thousands of hiking enthusiasts each year.
Widely regarded as one of the most impressive walking tracks in the region, the Grand Canyon Walk winds through a stunning landscape of lush rainforests, featuring creek crossings, small waterfalls, towering cliff walls, and dramatic rock overhangs.
The North Arm Walking Track is a scenic trail in the suburb of Castle Cove, winding through beautiful Harbour-side bushland.
This moderately challenging 6.5 km walk explores a quiet part of Middle Harbour, offering lovely views of Sugarloaf Bay along the way.
The trail from Tambourine Bay Park to Warraroon Reserve is a family-friendly walk through a scenic pocket of bushland, connecting the suburbs of Riverview, Longueville, and Lane Cove.
This easy 3 km return walk follows Tambourine Creek as it flows into Tambourine Bay, which in turn is part of the Lane Cove River.
The Harold Reid Foreshore Track is a family-friendly bushwalking trail in Middle Cove, offering picturesque views of Middle Harbour.
The walk takes you through the Harold Reid Reserve, a scenic pocket of natural waterfront bushland set on a Hawkesbury sandstone landform.
The 7 km return walking trail from Hat Hill to Bald Head winds through pleasant bushland before arriving at a panoramic vantage point.
The scenic views of the Grose Valley from Bald Head, along with nearby iconic landmarks, make the walk well worth the effort.
Dargan Arch is a natural sandstone rock formation that is shaped like an arch. It is located in a quiet area of the Blue Mountains near the town of Bell.
A short walk leads to this beautiful spot, where visitors have the opportunity to walk across the top of the arch as well as venture down to the bottom.
The Three Sisters is an iconic rock formation near Katoomba, overlooking the Jamison Valley. It is the most popular tourist spot in the Blue Mountains, attracting thousands of visitors daily.
A short walking track, starting from the information centre at Echo Point, allows visitors to see the Three Sisters from close by, with several scenic lookout points nearby to explore.
The Coachwood Glen Nature Trail is a short but enjoyable bushwalking trail in the Megalong Valley area of the Blue Mountains.
The trail meanders through the beautiful landscape of the Coachwood and Mountain Ash forests and includes a few crossings of the Pulpit Hill Creek.
Mermaids Cave is a large sandstone rock overhang set in a scenic forest environment, complete with a small waterfall.
A very short walking trail leads to the cave via a steep staircase with over 100 steps, winding through uniquely beautiful natural surroundings.
The Bullimah Spur Track is a short bushwalking trail in Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast, leading to a scenic ocean-facing lookout.
Starting from the Maitland Bay Information Centre, this relatively easy walk is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, with other walks and lookouts nearby if you’d like to make a day of it.
The Paradise Pool in Linden in the Blue Mountains is a stunning natural waterhole on Bulls Creek, accessible via a short, moderately challenging bushwalking trail.
A small yet picturesque waterfall cascades into the pool, which has become an increasingly popular swimming spot in recent years.