A selection of beautiful bushwalking tracks in Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights, and characteristics.
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The family-friendly Darwins Walk follows Jamison Creek to the top of the Wentworth Falls waterfall through beautiful bushland scenery, with a few smaller cascades and creek crossings to explore along the way.
Previously known as the Charles Darwin Walk, this popular dog-friendly walking trail is equipped with several bridges and boardwalks, and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
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.
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.
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 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.
Part of the Greater Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is a remote wilderness area just under 200 km from Sydney.
This beautiful national park is a real treat for those looking for an escape from the city, with various walking trails, lookout points, and waterfalls to explore.
This guide shares the 20 best walks in the Blue Mountains, from easy, family-friendly walking trails to challenging half-day hikes.
With so many beautiful walking tracks, the Blue Mountains is a true paradise for bushwalkers who want to explore scenic waterfalls, deep valleys, and many lookout points that offer panoramic views.
The walking track to Asgard Swamp, Thor Head, and Asgard Mine, commonly referred to as the Asgard Swamp Track, is an adventurous hike navigating through stunning Blue Mountains scenery.
This quiet walk on the Asgard Plateau passes several interesting sights with fantastic Grose Valley views to enjoy from multiple vantage points.
The Leura Cascades walking track is a short but scenic bushwalk along Leura Falls Creek, leading up to a beautiful lookout point with amazing views of the Jamison Valley.
Make a day of it and enjoy lunch outdoors at the Leura Cascades picnic area, one of the most scenic Blue Mountains picnic spots.
The Bridal Veil Falls Circuit is a stunning walking track in the Leura area of the Blue Mountains, navigating through a rainforest landscape with waterfalls, creeks, and large cliff walls.
Bridal Veil Falls, also referred to as Leura Falls, is a stunning cascade waterfall on Leura Falls Creek, flowing into Jamison Valley.
The best way to see this waterfall and its beautiful surroundings is by doing the 4 km Bridal Veil Falls Circuit, which includes the Amphitheatre Walking Track and the Fern Bower Track.
The steep walking track from Perrys Lookdown near Blackheath to the Blue Gum Forest in the Grose Valley is a challenging but rewarding bushwalking adventure.
The Acacia Flats camping ground is only 500m away from the forest, where you can set up your tent and stay overnight in beautiful surroundings.
The short but scenic Nature Track in Wentworth Falls is a spectacular 3.5 km circuit trail that starts and ends at the old Conservation Hut.
This often ignored but highly enjoyable walking track follows the edge of an escarpment before descending to lower grounds, where it takes in a section of the Valley of the Waters.
The Porters Pass circuit is a beautiful bushwalk in the Blackheath area of the Blue Mountains that involves waterfalls, valley views, creek crossings, rainforest gullies, and slot canyons.
This challenging hike combines four different walking trails and is among the best in the Greater Blue Mountains region. What’s great is that Porters Pass is far less trafficked than, for example, the Grand Canyon Walk.
Located only 20 minutes northwest of the Sydney CBD, Lane Cove National Park is a large pocket of scenic bushland surrounding the banks of the Lane Cove River, which flows into Sydney Harbour.
A picturesque 10 km circuit walk along both sides of the river makes for an excellent way to explore the natural beauty of this national park.
