This walk combines the best of Sydney: the Opera House and harbour icons, pristine waterfront parks, and glimpses of how the other half lives in Sydney's most exclusive suburbs. Plenty of spots to refuel along the way, plus that unbeatable ferry ride home.

This 10km loop trail winds through bushland, beaches and along coastal cliffs, offering insights into Sydney’s military history and spectacular headland views.

This is a great one for all the military history buffs out there though it’s harbourside location and scenic beauty is surely a drawcard for all.

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.

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

Explore the natural beauty and rich history of Sydney’s old Quarantine Station on North Head in Manly.

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.

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.

Situated on North Head, this walk offers some of Sydney's most spectacular coastal views along with a broad sweep of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline. And it’s wheelchair and pram friendly making it suitable for all.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!