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.
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.
Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
The Australian Botanic Garden is a 416-hectare parkland, scattered with woodlands, wetlands and wide open spaces. There is plenty here to attract locals and out-of-towners alike.
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!
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.
Manly Dam
An instant favourite, this trail around Manly Dam takes you through woodlands and swampy lagoons, past tiny sandy beaches and cascading waterfalls.
Parramatta Lake Trail
The Parramatta Lake Trail is a loop track, or a few tracks really though the longer yellow track is the one outlined here. If you have the time, pack a picnic and make a day of it. There are BBQ facilities, a dedicated swimming area, playgrounds and free parking.
Narrabeen Lagoon
This walk follows a beautifully picturesque track around Narabeen lagoon. You can do it in one go, which takes about two hours or in sections with parking and rest stops at regular intervals.