The 5.5 km return walk from Seaforth Oval to Bluff Lookout is an exciting bush trail in Garigal National Park with fantastic views of Bantry Bay.
It’s a challenging hike with a few climbs to conquer, but the views from the lookout make it a worthwhile adventure.
The Valley of the Waters Track is a rewarding hike in the Wentworth Falls area of the Blue Mountains, following a creek as it winds down into the valley.
This steep track is a real treat, passing several beautiful waterfalls and cascades, including Empress Falls, Sylvia Falls, and Lodore Falls.
The Forest Path is a pleasant 4.5 km bushwalking trail in Royal National Park, following the Hacking River and looping around Forest Island.
With start and finish on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive, this easy walking track passes through a patch of scenic rainforest, less than one hour from the city.
The Weeping Rock Circuit, starting from the Wentworth Falls picnic area car park, is a pleasant 1.5 km walking trail that passes several lookout points and small waterfalls.
Fletchers Lookout is one of the most impressive viewpoints along the trail, offering excellent views of the waterfall and the Jamison Valley.
The Den Fenella Track is a short and easy bushwalk that starts at the picnic area in Wentworth Falls and leads to a small but scenic lookout.
Despite its short length, this walk is a real treat, featuring lush rainforest, creek crossings, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping views.
The Overcliff Undercliff Track in the Wentworth Falls area of the Blue Mountains is a 4 km long circuit through beautiful scenery, taking in several panoramic lookouts.
This hike doesn’t descend into the valley. Instead, it stays higher up on the cliffs, with stunning views to enjoy from start to finish.
The Bundeena Drive to Marley Walk is a moderately challenging bush trail in Royal National Park, leading to two beautiful beaches.
The trail passes the Deer Pool, a small cascade waterfall and pool of water, before arriving at Little Marley Beach and Marley Beach on the Coast Track.
Hanging Rock, a large sandstone formation that juts out from the cliff edge, is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Blue Mountains.
Located only a short distance from Baltzer Lookout, this area offers spectacular views across the Grose Valley and its dramatic escarpments.
The Jibbon Beach Loop Track is an easy walking trail in Bundeena, looping past Jibbon Head, Port Hacking Point, and Shelley Beach.
Expect coastal views, well-preserved Aboriginal engravings, and the chance for a swim in a quiet corner of Royal National Park.
The Rock Lookout, located in the Mulgoa Valley, offers scenic views of the Nepean River and the Lower Blue Mountains.
Nearby Rileys Mountain Lookout is also well worth a visit and can be accessed via a 5-kilometre return bushwalking track through beautiful scenery.
Horseshoe Falls in Hazelbrook in the Blue Mountains is a scenic waterfall on Hazelbrook Creek, situated within Horseshoe Falls Reserve.
A dog-friendly bushwalking track leads to this waterfall and three other waterfalls, including Oaklands Falls and Burgess Falls.
The 4 km Blue Gum Walk in Hornsby explores various landscapes, featuring high gum trees and green ferns to creek crossings and valley views.
This is a moderately challenging yet family-friendly bushwalk with various highlights and landmarks along the way.
A visit to the Glow Worm Tunnel in Wollemi National Park, combined with the scenic walking track to get there, makes for an adventurous day out.
The former railway tunnel is home to a large colony of glow worms that are capable of putting up a mesmerising light show.
Maiyingu Marragu (Blackfellows Hand Cave) is a large rock overhang and shelter, located north of the towns of Lidsdale and Lithgow.
It’s a place of cultural significance and is home to well-preserved Aboriginal drawings of hands and weapons.
A short walking trail leads to this cave, where visitors can spend time exploring the various drawings and the beautiful natural surroundings.
The Resolute Beach Loop Track is a 6-kilometre bushwalk in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, passing secluded beaches, scenic lookouts, and Aboriginal heritage sites.
For those wanting to visit Resolute or West Head Beach only, a much shorter walk will get you to those two beaches without doing the full loop.
Sirius Cove Reserve is a dog-friendly hideaway in the suburb of Mosman, featuring a small beach, a playground, and a picnic area.
Also known as Little Sirius Cove, this peaceful spot on Sydney’s Lower North Shore is a great starting point for several Sydney Harbour coastal trails.
While Sydney is home to countless walking trails, dogs aren’t allowed in National Parks, even when on a lead. This means our furry friends miss out on plenty of exciting adventures. But don’t worry, there are still plenty of ways to enjoy hiking with your four-legged companion.
We’ve put together a list of 18 of the best dog-friendly walks in Sydney, where you and your mate can soak up the great outdoors together. Just remember that while these trails welcome dogs, they must stay on a lead unless you’re in a designated off-leash area.
The historic Lapstone Zig Zag Walk is a scenic bushwalking trail in Glenbrook that follows the path of an old railway built in the second half of the 19th century.
The track leads to the Top Points Lookout and the Knapsack Bridge, an impressive sandstone arch viaduct that once carried the Zig Zag Railway line across Knapsack Gully.
Wedding Cake Rock is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the Royal National Park. While it’s now fenced off, it remains a striking sight worth visiting.
The walk to this unique rock formation starts in Bundeena and is a relatively easy coastal track, offering stunning ocean and cliff views along the way.
Minnehaha Falls in the Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains is a small but picturesque waterfall on Yosemite Creek.
A short, scenic walking trail leads you to the base of the falls, perfect for a quick swim, with plenty of great views along the way.