The short and easy Box Head Track in Bouddi National Park meanders through scenic bushland towards the Box Head lookout, offering panoramic views of Broken Bay, Lion Island, the Hawkesbury River and the Barrenjoey Headland.
There is an option to extend this walk by doing a short detour to beautiful Lobster Beach via the Flannel Flower walking track.
A guide to the nine best walks in Bouddi National Park, exploring scenic bushland, sandstone cliffs, beautiful coastal paths, and quiet beaches.
Bouddi National Park may not be on everyone’s to-do list when looking for new walking tracks to explore. But this 15 km2 national park is home to some very pretty and unique bush and coastal walks.
It was established in 1967 as a National Park, using the local Aboriginal name for the eastern headland of Maitland Bay. There are still many Aboriginal sites to be found in the area, such as middens, engravings, and rock shelters.
The Winifred Falls Trail is a short but enjoyable bushwalk in Royal National Park that leads to a small, unpretentious waterfall.
At the waterfall, visitors can relax on one of the many rock platforms or venture out a bit further along South West Arm Creek.
Warragamba Dam is Australia’s largest concrete dam and is responsible for the creation of Lake Burragorang, Sydney’s primary reservoir for water supply.
Visiting the dam’s visitor centre and the various lookout points is a great opportunity to discover the fascinating history and significance of the dam.
The somewhat undiscovered Cowan to Jerusalem Bay walking track guides hikers through scenic bushland, ending up at a picturesque bay that is perfect for a swim and a quiet picnic.
It’s an easy, but at times very steep, 2.4km trail down to the bay, where you can enjoy great views overlooking Cowan Creek.
One of the most enjoyable walking tracks in Sydney Harbour is the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walk.
This relatively easy 6.5 km walking trail takes in beautiful secluded beaches, picturesque bays, impressive lookouts, historical sights, and much more.
The walk from Chowder Bay to Balmoral Beach is a scenic walking trail in the suburb of Mosman on Sydney’s lower north shore, offering stunning ocean and Harbour views.
This trail is the second part of the Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach walk, which also includes the section between Chowder Bay and Bradleys Head.
The America Bay Track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is perfect for those looking for a fun and easy bushwalk escape in beautiful natural surroundings.
The highlight of this 2 km return walking track is the scenic lookout at the end of the walk, which provides superb views of America Bay.
The Royal National Park, just south of Sydney, is Australia’s oldest and the world’s second-oldest national park.
From lookout points and waterfalls to walking tracks and natural swimming pools, this 15,000-hectare large park truly has something for everyone.
And given its location along Sydney’s south coast, the Royal National Park is also home to a great variety of stunning beaches.
Established in 1894, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is Australia’s second oldest national park, 15 years younger than the Royal National Park.
Located only 25 km north of the Sydney CBD, Ku-ring-gai Chase is a popular weekend destination for Sydney residents and tourists.
Measuring a generous 15,000 hectares, the park is characterised by rainforests, cliffs, mangroves, Aboriginal sites, picnic areas, secluded beaches, lookouts, mountain biking trails, and various walking trails.
The Coast Track between Bundeena and Otford in Royal National Park is one of the most iconic coastal walking tracks in Sydney and in New South Wales.
From scenic lookout points and waterfalls to swimming spots and isolated beaches, the 26 km Coast Track truly is a once-in-a-lifetime hiking experience.
Eagle Rock is a unique rock formation in the Royal National Park that strongly resembles an eagle’s beak. Next to Eagle Rock is Curracurrong Falls, one of the few waterfalls in the world that flows directly into the ocean.
A scenic coastal walk, starting from Wattamolla, leads to these two iconic landmarks, with fantastic views to take in along the way.
We have listed the 27 best Blue Mountains lookouts, from the Wentworth Falls area to Bells Line of Road, via Leura, Katoomba, Blackheath, and Mount Victoria.
The Blue Mountains is by far one of the most popular day trip destinations from Sydney. Suitable to visit during all four seasons, the region consists of several National Park areas and a conservation reserve.
Pulpit Rock near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains is a large cliff edge with three lookout points spread across different levels. The lookouts are connected via a path with several sets of stairs.
An unsealed road and a short walking path will get you to the Pulpit Rock Lookout, offering panoramic views of the Grose Valley and beyond.
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.
Belmore Falls in Morton National Park is a stunning plunge waterfall with two drops on Barrengarry Creek.
A short walking track takes in several lookout points, including the Hindmarsh Lookout, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of Kangaroo Valley.
In this guide, we’ll explain how best to get there and where to find the best views of the waterfall.
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.