A selection of walking tracks in Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights, and characteristics, in the following categories:
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The Watsons Bay Walk is a scenic trail exploring South Head, offering panoramic views of Sydney Harbour, the city skyline, the Tasman Sea, North Head and the historic Hornby Lighthouse.
This family-friendly walk, which includes the South Head Heritage Trail, is situated in one of Sydney’s busiest tourist spots and is easy to get to by ferry.
The Manly Dam Walk is a scenic 7.3 km circuit trail in Manly Warringah War Memorial State Park, consisting of the Nature Trail, the Wildflower Walk, and the Park Circuit Track.
The walk navigates through various types of landscapes, with spectacular views of the lake and the surrounding bushland scenery.
In this article, we’ll share everything you need to know about this exciting bushwalk, including how to get there, where to park, and a handy map.
This Wentworth Falls guide explores the best walks and lookouts in one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Blue Mountains.
The town of Wentworth Falls is home to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New South Walls, visited by thousands of tourists each year.
Various walking tracks and lookouts exist close to this incredible waterfall, and this guide will help you plan your day out in the Wentworth Falls area.
The Grose Head South Lookout is a remote viewing point in the Blue Mountains that offers beautiful views of the Lower Grose Valley.
This lookout can be accessed via two walking tracks that combined form a pleasant loop walk and a popular cycle trail in the Winmalee area.
Mermaids Pool is a beautiful natural water hole on the Bargo River at the start of Tahmoor Gorge, only 75 minutes southwest of Sydney.
This article explores two walking tracks: one trail to Mermaids Pool and a second trail exploring Tahmoor Gorge. We have also included maps to help you with navigating those two walks.
With a long and diverse coastline and a beautiful Harbour right in the city’s backyard, Sydney has no shortage of picturesque bays and secluded beaches.
One of the best ways to explore all that natural beauty is by doing some of the many walking trails in Sydney Harbour and beyond.
The Glebe Foreshore Walk is a scenic walking trail from Bicentennial Park to Bridge Road along the shores of Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay.
This walking track offers excellent views of the Sydney CBD skyline, the Anzac Bridge, and Sydney Harbour. There are several parks along the way to relax and take in the views of this part of Sydney.
The West Rim Track at Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park is a pleasant 3.5 km bushwalking trail with several lookouts that offer scenic waterfall views.
With so many lookouts offering fantastic views of the valley and the waterfall, you may find that this walk will take a bit longer than expected, but you can make the walk as short or as long as you wish.
The Empire Pass and Dantes Glen Waterfall Circuit is a beautiful bushwalking trail in North Lawson, taking in four small but pretty waterfalls.
Over a century old, the not-so-well-known Empire Pass navigates through a scenic rainforest environment along various creeks.
If you’d like to do a shorter walk, the Dantes Glen Track is only 1.8 km long and includes three of the four waterfalls. Keep reading to find out more!
Katoomba Falls is a beautiful segmented waterfall situated between Echo Point and Scenic World in the Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains.
A short but picturesque circuit walking trail, starting at Scenic World, guides visitors through rainforest scenery to the waterfall, with panoramic views of Jamison Valley as a welcome bonus.
The Birdwood Gully Round Walk is an easy to moderately challenging bushwalking trail in the Springwood area of the Blue Mountains.
This family-friendly walking trail follows Springwood Creek through beautiful scenery that includes caves, cliff overhangs, small footbridges, large trees, and so much more.
In this article, we will share the highlights of this walk, explain how best to get there, and offer suggestions on other things to do nearby.
Located on the western side of the Sydney CBD, Barangaroo Reserve is a modern Sydney Harbour foreshore park, characterised by open landscaping, large grassy areas, and several walking paths.
The new reserve was constructed as part of the Barangaroo transformation project, which has changed an old industrial site into a thriving business, entertainment, and leisure precinct.
In this article, we’ll share everything you need to know about this beautiful new park in Sydney Harbour, including the Barangaroo Foreshore walk.
This guide explores 17 of the best bush walks in Sydney, from easy, family-friendly trails to challenging and adventurous bushwalking tracks.
Sydney is well known for its beautiful coastline, but Australia’s biggest city is also home to some of the best bushwalking tracks. What’s great is that you don’t have to go far away from the city to enjoy scenic bushland.
While the Blue Mountains out west and the Royal National Park south of the city have some fantastic bushwalks, there is also lots of bushland to explore in and around the city and the Harbour.
The Goods Line is a partly elevated urban walkway from Sydney Central Station to Darling Harbour that follows the route of a long-neglected but once bustling railway line.
After the completion of a $15 million transformation project, The Goods Line re-opened to the public in August 2015 as a walkway, linear park, and open space.
In this article, we’ll share the highlights of this walk, including pictures. We’ll also explain how best to get there and what to do nearby.
This guide explores 15 of the best coastal walks in Sydney, from short, family-friendly trails to challenging half-day walking tracks.
What makes Sydney such a unique city is its amazing coastline and unique Harbour. Beaches, cliffs, rock pools, parks, Sydney’s coastline has it all.
Additionally, the magnificent Sydney Harbour is home to secluded beaches, beautiful bays, historic sites and the iconic headlands.
The Bradleys Head Walking Track is a short, family-friendly trail that leads to an iconic landmark in Sydney Harbour with beautiful views to enjoy from start to finish.
This walk starts from the Taronga Zoo ferry wharf and follows the Athol Bay shoreline before arriving at Bradleys Head, where you can spend some time sightseeing.
In this article, we’ll share the highlights of this walk, a detailed map, a short video, and some guidance on how best to get there.
Find the best dog-friendly walks in the Blue Mountains in this guide, from short and easy walking trails to challenging bushwalking tracks.
As a general rule of thumb, dogs cannot go inside National Parks. But since the Blue Mountains region is not all National Park, there are many walking trails, parks, and other areas where dogs are more than welcome.
The Spit Bridge to Manly Walk is an iconic 10 km coastal walking trail, featuring beautiful Sydney Harbour beaches, scenic bushland, picturesque bays, and panoramic lookout points.
The walk forms part of the 20 km Manly Scenic Walkway that runs from the Spit Bridge to Manly North Head, and is widely considered one of the best coastal walks in Sydney.
In this article, we’re going to guide you through the many highlights of the Spit to Manly walk, including pictures, insider tips, and a map.
The Palona Cave Walk is a hidden gem in Royal National Park, taking in beautiful rainforest scenery, a large cave, and a small cascade waterfall.
This family-friendly walking trail is one of the lesser-known walks in the Royal National Park, but it has a lot to offer.
A complete guide to the 19 best walks in Royal National Park, from short and scenic bush trails to challenging half-day coastal hikes.
Located less than an hour away from Sydney, the Royal National Park is one of the most popular and most visited national parks in New South Wales.
From scenic lookout points and pretty waterfalls to beautiful beaches and exciting walking tracks, this 15,000-hectare area has something for everyone.
