
Wattamolla to Eagle Rock
Set within the Royal National Park, this is one of the most spectacular, and most popular, coastal hiking experiences in Sydney.

VIVID Sydney 2025
A few highlights from this year’s VIVID festival

West Head Loop Track
This loop trail follows the Headland and Resolute Tracks through coastal bushland to a secluded beach in one of Sydney's most beautiful national parks. And the views from the lookout are hard to beat.

ANZAC Sunset Service
Images from the sunset service on the eve of Anzac Day 2025.

Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head
This peaceful bush loop track offers pretty reflective views over Cowan Creek and the opportunity to spot some local wildlife.

Newington Nature Reserve
This walk begins with a stroll along the Parramatta River and ends in an old armory. It’s an easy stroll, suitable for families with children who will love the nearby playground up the hill in Blaxland Riverside Park.

Seven Sydney Sunrises
Seven days, seven dawns. And then some! Here are some of the best places to watch the sunrise in Sydney.

Parramatta Park
This is a loop walk around the perimeter of the park but you’ll no doubt find yourself stepping off the trail to explore some of the park’s history, its wildlife, and more.

Lime Kiln Bay & Oatley Park Loop
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.

5 Places to See Birds in Sydney
We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to birdwatching spots in Sydney. Here are five of the best.

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.

Cockatoo Island
On a recent visit to Cockatoo Island, I managed to rack up 8000 steps. Granted, I did wander back and forth a bit, meandering rather than following a prescribed route. But isn’t that the best way to see a place?