Walks in Sydney — Incidentally Sydney

This is a great walk for lovers of wildlife and wildflowers but has something for all - bush, beach, mangroves, wetlands and one of the best playgrounds I’ve ever seen.

Fagan Park Loop

This walk takes you through and around this beautiful big park in Galston.

Manly to Dee Why

This is another one of those stunning Northern Beaches walks that follows the coastline as it winds along rugged cliffs and golden sandy beaches.

Mona Vale to Avalon

This coastal trail begins at Mona Vale Beach and heads north dipping onto the and at several points en route to Avalon.

Sir Joseph Banks Park

This is a very family friendly trail through a city park that is part bushland, part urban garden, with plenty of birdlife, a fabulous playground and a unique history.

Wildflower Garden Walk

The Solander Trail is an easy walk and one of many trails you can take in the Ku-ring-ai Wildflower Garden on Sydney’s North Shore.

Avalon to Palm Beach

The coastline that stretches from Avalon to Palm Beach is best seen from on high and you get all this and more on this beautiful walk. There is a bit of climbing involved but that’s how you get the views.

Maroubra to Coogee

This is a spectacularly scenic trail that hugs the sandstone cliffs between Coogee and Maroubra.

Walks with Whales

Take advantage of this gorgeous winter weather to do a little whale spotting on one of these beautiful coastal walks.

Spit to Manly

This walk from the Spit Bridge in Mosman to the ferry Wharf in Manly is one of the best known and most scenic coastal walks in Sydney. The views are spectacular and there are plenty of places to swim, play and picnic along the way.

Taren Point to Woolooware Bay

This out and back trail in Taren Point winds around Woolooware Bay and looks out to Botany Bay. It’s an easy walk, popular with locals and birdwatchers.

Mona Vale to North Narrabeen

This coastal trail on Sydney’s Northern Beaches traverses three headlands and several beaches, and you get spectacular views along the way.

Malabar Headland Walk

This is a spectacular walk and easily one of my favourites. It combines the jaw dropping ocean views of the Boora Point Track with the more subtle bushland beauty of the Western Escarpment Track.

Central Valley loop Walk

This walking trail is located in the middle of the Australian Botanic Gardens in Mount Annan. It’s only a short walk but is a great introduction to the Gardens as a whole.

Kurnell Foreshore Walk

This walk begins and ends on the edge of Kamay Botany Bay National Park. The trail follows the Burrawang Walk and continues along the Kurnell foreshore to Bonna Point Reserve before returning to the start.

Bayview to Church Point

This popular Northern Beaches pathway winds around parks, bays and small beaches offering picture postcard views along the way.

Bicentennial Park Homebush

This is a great walk for families and nature lovers, bird lovers in particular. It’s a longish walk but can be easily adapted if you’re short on time.

Wolli Creek Walk

I did this walk on a beautiful late winter morning, turning to spring. It was the perfect time. Wild flowers were beginning to bloom, attracting plenty of birdlife.

Barrenjoey Headland Palm Beach

This is a really lovely walk, a bit hilly, but definitely worth the hike. And if you’re lucky, once you reach the top you might even see a whale!

Cooks River Loop Walk

This trail along the Cooks River passes through parklands with picnic areas and playgrounds. It’s is an easy walk and short enough for the kids to join in.

Warriewood Wetlands

Looking for a leisurely stroll through through the trees, surrounded by birdsong? Try this one. The walk is not a long one - The track through the wetlands is just 2.4 km. But with a side trip to a local waterfall, you can clock up about 5km or around 6000 steps.

Pymont Foreshore walk

This waterside stroll takes you through areas formerly crowded with industry. There are plenty of places to stop for a bite and take in the harbour views.

Sydney City Sculpture Walk

Get acquainted with some of the many statues, sculptures and other installations scattered around town.

Centennial Park Walk

This is a short walk that can be done in under an hour. But if you’ve got all day, the best route to take is the one you make yourself as you wander off the beaten track.

Milsons Point to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair

This is a loop walk. The path takes you around the harbour, past galleries and through gardens, and you’ll find plenty of places to dine or picnic along the way.

Flat Rock Gully

This is a lovely little bushland escape in the middle of a busy urban landscape. And you can finish off your walk with a swim at the local leisure centre or all day breakfast and coffee at the popular Incinerator Cafe.

Bennelong to Barangaroo

The walk from Bennelong Point to Barangaroo is not a long one but it’s a good one. And it dips into the history of early Sydney and the people who lend their names to the points at either end.

Duffys Wharf Track

If you’re expecting to see an actual wharf at the end of this track you’ll be disappointed. The old wharf is long gone but there is a pretty trail down to where it once stood on the edge of Cowan Creek in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

The Long Trail Duffys Forest

If it’s stunning natural vistas you’re after, they don’t get much better than the ones from Peach Trees Lookout at the end of the Long Trail in Duffys Forest.

Bondi To Coogee

This is one of Sydney’s most popular coastal walks and it’s easy to see why. The trail skirts some of the city’s best loved beaches and the views along the clifftop paths are spectacular.

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