A selection of some of the best coastal walks in and around Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights and characteristics.
The Watsons Bay Walk is a scenic hike around South Head, featuring beautiful views of Sydney Harbour, the city skyline, the Tasman Sea, North Head and the historic Hornby Lighthouse.
Watsons Bay itself is a popular family-friendly weekend destination, with various cafes, restaurants, beaches, and picnic spots to enjoy.
The Bondi to Bronte walk, past Tamarama Beach and Mackenzies Bay, is one of the most iconic coastal walking trails in Sydney. The panoramic views of the ocean and the sandstone cliffs are absolutely breathtaking.
As you follow the trail on top of the cliffs, between two of Sydney’s most popular beaches, you will get to enjoy lots of vantage points from where you can soak in the views. If you’re lucky, you may even spot some whales and dolphins!
What makes Sydney such a unique city is the amazing coastline and the Harbour. Beaches, rock pools, parks, sandstone cliffs, Sydney’s coastline has it all.
The magnificent Sydney Harbour is home to secluded beaches, beautiful bays, historic sites and, of course, the iconic headlands.
The Cape Baily Track in Kamay Botany Bay National Park is a scenic coastal walk between Cape Solander and the Cape Baily Lighthouse.
The ocean and cliff views are absolutely stunning from start to finish, so much so that we have included this walk in our list of the best coastal walks in Sydney.
The Bondi to Coogee walk is one of Sydney’s finest coastal trails, featuring beautiful beaches, high sandstone cliffs, and incredible views.
Tourists from all over the world and local Sydney-siders alike come to Sydney’s east every day to undertake the hike between Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach, combined with a nice meal at one of the many cafes along the way.
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.
The Byron Bay Lighthouse walk, otherwise known as the Cape Byron walking track, is an easy 4km track to one of the most iconic landmarks in the Byron Shire, the Cape Byron Lighthouse.
The track also passes the most easterly point of the Australian mainland, which is the perfect location to spot dolphins and whales.
While most people visit Cronulla Beach because of its long beaches, beautiful parks and lively town centre, this beachside suburb is also home to one of Sydney’s prettiest coastal walking tracks.
Starting at Wanda Beach, the Cronulla Beach walking track is a picturesque 6km coastal trail that follows the shoreline of the peninsula, taking in several ocean rock pools, playgrounds, beaches, and impressive real estate.
One of the most enjoyable Sydney Harbour walking tracks is the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walk. This 6.5km trail takes in beautiful secluded beaches, picturesque bays, impressive lookouts, and historical sights.
Get ready to be overwhelmed by spectacular Harbour views, scenic bushland, and thriving wildlife, with the Sydney CBD only a stone’s throw away.
The walk from Chowder Bay to Balmoral Beach is a beautiful trail in the suburb of Mosman, north of Sydney, with beautiful ocean and Harbour views to enjoy.
This trail is in fact the second half of the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walk, which also includes the section between Bradleys Head and Chowder Bay.