DISCOVER SYDNEY’S BEST WALKS

Join me as I explore some of Sydney’s well worn and not so well known trails.

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On the North Side

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wendy's Secret Garden

The secret of this inner city garden is well and truly out and it has fast become a go to spot for weddings, parties and family outings.

Bayview to Church Point

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

Taronga Zoo

A walk around the Zoo will add about ten thousand steps to your daily count. And you’ll have a great day out in the process. Incidental exercise - Just one of ten reasons to visit Taronga Zoo.

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!

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.

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.

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.

North Sydney Art Trail

There’s plenty of incidental exercise to be had on this public art trail. North Sydney Council is one of many councils using art as a way of getting people out and exploring their local surrounds.

Balls Head & Berry Island

Like most harbourside walks, the views you get on this one are amazing. Unlike others though, this one feels like a real bushwalk.

Cremorne Point Reserve

If you’ve only got a little time to spare but need a quick injection of clean, green air and water views, you’ll love this walk around Cremorne Point. The path extends almost the entire length of the foreshore and takes about an hour to complete at a regular pace.

Long Reef to Dee Why

This is a great walk not only because it single handedly meets the recommended step count for the day. But the surrounds are so beautiful, changing with the seasons and time of day, that it never feels like drudgery.

Taronga to Balmoral

Bush, beach, nature and wildlife, this walk from Taronga Beach to Balmoral Beach has it all. Add to this some great picnic spots, playgrounds and amenities as well as flashes of Sydney’s modern and ancient past.

Kirribilli Loop

This walk around Kirribilli is beautiful, a picture postcard around every corner and you’ll be able to tick off many Sydney landmarks along the way. And it's an easy walk too; a few stairways but nothing too difficult.

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.

The Basin Track

This is a return trip. You can go down and back up in 90 minutes or so but much better to combine it with a picnic or overnight stay.

On the South Side

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

North Sydney Art Trail

There’s plenty of incidental exercise to be had on this public art trail. North Sydney Council is one of many councils using art as a way of getting people out and exploring their local surrounds.

City and East

Maroubra to Coogee

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Watsons Bay to South Head

Need a dose of green space and ocean air but don’t have a lot of time? This walk is perfect. The walk takes you from Watsons Bay wharf to Hornby Lighthouse and back with plenty of bush, beach and beautiful views in between

Bondi to Watsons Bay

This walk is delightful and the trail surprisingly quiet, especially midweek. It comprises the first leg of the recently concluded and increasingly popular Bondi to Manly walk.

North Sydney Art Trail

There’s plenty of incidental exercise to be had on this public art trail. North Sydney Council is one of many councils using art as a way of getting people out and exploring their local surrounds.

Rose Bay to Watsons Bay

This walk begins with a ferry ride from Circular Quay. Starting at one wharf and finishing at another, you can start at either end and it is for the most part a pretty level walk

Heading West

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.

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.

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.

The Bay Run

This walk takes you in and around the Inner-West suburbs of Five Dock and Drummoyne, Leichhardt and Rozelle. The circular route is approximately 7km long, mostly flat and wheelchair and pram friendly for the most part.

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.

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