A selection of mountain walks in and around Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights, and characteristics.
The walking track to Mount Hay is a short and mildly steep hike to the summit of a recognisable mountain peak in an isolated part of the Blue Mountains.
You can get there by driving to the end of Mount Hay Road, an adventurous unsealed road that can be a bit of a challenge in its own right.
Mount Banks, with its distinctive rounded peak, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the Blue Mountains.
Mostly overlooked by tourists, the hike to the summit of Mt Banks offers beautiful views of the Grose Valley and surrounding wilderness.
Mount Kosciuszko in the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales is Australia’s highest point, peaking at 2,228 metres above sea level. This hiking guide explores the three walks to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko.
While Mt Kosciuszko is primarily known as a busy ski destination during winter, the area is also popular for hiking and mountain biking during the warmer summer months.