One of the most beautiful National Parks in the Greater Sydney area is located in the city’s backyard: the famous Sydney Harbour.
Many Sydney-siders as well as tourists visiting Australia’s most beautiful city, don’t always realise that the magnificent Harbour, including its islands, bays and foreshore, is officially a National Park.
The scenic walk from Rushcutters Bay to Rose Bay is a 5.5 km trail through some of Sydney’s most exclusive suburbs, mostly following the coastline of Sydney Harbour.
This relatively easy walking track takes in beautiful parks, quiet beaches, and picturesque bays, with spectacular Harbour and city views to enjoy from start to finish.
The Malabar Headland circuit walk is a fascinating and enjoyable track exploring the Malabar Headland National Park just south of Maroubra Beach.
This hiking adventure consists of two walking trails: the Boora Point walking track along the beautiful coastline, and the Western Escarpment walking track through scenic bushland.
The Federal Pass walking track is one of the most iconic and challenging walks in the Blue Mountains, exploring old bushland trails in the Katoomba and Leura areas.
This classic hike follows the base of the cliffs, from Leura to the Golden Stairs and Ruined Castle, passing through beautiful bushland scenery.
Sydney Harbour and its islands hold a wealth of history, and we can learn so much about the evolution and growth of Sydney by visiting or reading about these islands.
Some of Sydney Harbour’s islands can be visited, while others can’t. Some of them aren’t even islands anymore, as they have been reclaimed and are now part of the mainland.
In this guide, we are going to dive a little deeper into the islands and former islands of Sydney Harbour and uncover their rich historical legacy.
The Hermitage Foreshore Walk is a scenic walking track in Sydney Harbour National Park that follows the shoreline between the Hermitage Foreshore Reserve just north of Rose Bay and Nielsen Park in Vaucluse.
The walk is a shorter section of the popular Rose Bay to Watsons Bay coastal trail. It meanders through bushland and coastal vegetation, past secluded beaches, beautiful parks, and many picturesque bays.
The Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk is a popular hiking trail on the Barrenjoey Headland, the northernmost part of Palm Beach in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
There are two walking tracks that go up to the Barrenjoey Lighthouse on top of the headland, from where you can enjoy stunning ocean views.
Goat Island, part of Sydney Harbour National Park, is a fascinating 300m wide sandstone island located west of the Harbour Bridge.
Throughout the years, Goat Island has served as a gunpowder store, a water police station, a source of sandstone for Sydney real estate, and much more.
In this article, we will dive a little deeper into the history of Goat Island. We will also share details on how to visit this island and any available tours.
The Bondi to Manly walk is an 80 km long coastal trek that consists of several shorter walking trails that are interconnected.
Conquering this beautiful coastal adventure can take anywhere between two and six days, taking in the best of Sydney Harbour.
The Cahill Walk is a little-known pedestrian path along the Cahill Expressway right above Circular Quay train station, with beautiful views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
This short walk links with the Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk, which brings visitors to Milsons Point on the other side of the bridge.
Built with picks, shovels and dynamite in the early 20th century, the National Pass is one of the most iconic bushwalks in the greater Blue Mountains.
Starting at either the Wentworth Falls picnic area or the old Conservation Hut, this circuit trail takes in several lookout points that offer panoramic views of the Wentworth Falls waterfall and the Jamison Valley, with sections of the track built into the side of the cliff.
The Prince Henry Cliff Walk is an adventurous 7 km long walking trail between Scenic World in Katoomba and Gordon Falls Lookout in Leura.
It follows the cliff edge overlooking the Jamison Valley with many beautiful lookout points along the way to enjoy some of the best views in the Blue Mountains.
Berry Island Reserve is a green recreational space in Wollstonecraft, featuring a short bush walking track, picnic areas, a fenced playground, and panoramic Sydney Harbour views.
The bushwalk, known as the Gadyan Track, is the perfect way to experience the beauty and serenity of this unique spot located only a stone’s throw away from the city.
Officially opened in April 2015, the Newcastle Memorial Walk is a picturesque 450 metres long bridge and boardwalk, dedicated to the memory of fallen soldiers from the First World War.
Several viewing platforms along the way give visitors great views of Newcastle, its beautiful beaches, and the coastline.
The Manly Scenic Walkway is a stunning 19.5 km coastal walk between the Spit Bridge and Manly Beach, followed by the Manly North Head walk.
This is one of the most iconic hikes in Sydney and New South Wales, and forms part of the 80 km coastal trail between Bondi and Manly.