Best Walks
in Sydney

Sydney walks

Sydney is one of the most amazing cities in the world with breathtaking 70 km long sea-coast and 50 million years old mountain ranges located towards the the west of the city. With such diverse landscapes there are hundreds of amazing location to explore for outdoor lovers Sydney is an ideal destinations for travelers.
Exploring City Walks and Bushwalks in National Parks are two amazing activities that will keep you occupied for quite some time as there are hundred of miles of paved as well as bush walking trails across the city.
I will explore some of my favorite walking tracks that are easily accessible from the city center.

Bondi to Coogee Walk

Undoubtedly, one of the most popular walks in the city, Bondi to Coogee Walk is a paved walk that stretches along the eastern suburbs of Sydney connecting Bondi with Coogee.
The walk is 3.7 mile long and takes around an hour for an average walker. Pick your starting point either in Bondi or Coogee and Walk along the rolling coastline navigating through jagged rocked with roaring ocean underneath and hidden beaches of Bronte, Tamarama and Clovelly. These beaches are very popular with surfers and attracts large crowds almost every day of the year.
Make sure to carry your sunscreen and a bottle of water. The waterfront can be windy at imes and it is always a good idea to carry an extra layer.
Both Bondi and Coogee has a number of bars and restaurants and a great locations for a brunch.
Ravesis, Bondi RSL and Bondi Icebergs and Bucket List are popular and trendy watering holes for local crowds. Coogee Pavilion and Coogee Bay Hotel are most popular spots with local crowds.
If you are visiting Sydney and want to enjoy the beach scene, it is advisable to find a hotel or a hostel in Bondi or Coogee.

Bondi to Coogee Walk

South Head Heritage Trail

South Coast Heritage is located at the Southern End of Eastern Suburbs. The trail is accessible from Camp Cove near Watsons Bay. . There is is a car park located the Naval Base and you can start your walk near the café on Camp Cove Beach. This trail can be covered in 20 minutes and provided an great insight into the local history of the region.

An old lighthouse perched at the end of the cliff is reminder of early days of navigation. A few ships colliding with the rock in mid 19th century prompted the building of this lighthouse. There are several military fortification points which shows that this hill was used for defense purpose against naval attacks and access they Sydney Bay Area. The trail commands great views of Sydney city and Mosman.

Lady Bay Beach is a hidden spot and a great location to take a swim in the small sandy stretch accessible by stairs from the trail.

South Head Heritage Walk

Sphinx Head Walk

Kurangai National Park covers an area of 150 sq.km north of Sydney are stretches from Northern Beaches to the outskirts of central coast.
The National Park is home to some unique landscapes along Hawkesbury River. There are several walking tracks within the Park with varying difficulty level.

Sphinx Head Trail starts from the Bobbin Head Reserve area traversing through the still landscapes along the river and lead up to the Sphinx Head Sculpture near the entrance to the Park. The walk back to the Bobbin Head Car Park can be pretty long therefore you would need to plan to some one to drive up to the end of the trail.

Bobbin Head Reserve area is a camp ground and picnic area with plenty of open space. Several Walking Trails starts from this point. Useful map and guides can be obtained from the information center.

Sphinx
Track

Brighton Le Sands to Dolls Point

A beautiful Walk from Brighton Le Sands along Botany Bay stretches from Dolls Poin to Brighton Le Sands. This metaled track is part of the cycle track stretching from Cronulla passing through Brighton and heading out to Maroubra. The track is approximately 35 km long.
The walk along Bright Le Sands beach is a enjoyable walk passing with a nice boardwalk and cafes at Brighton Beach. Further up the track you will pass through couple of picnic spots and sandy beaches that are very popular with location population almost all days of the week. There is plenty of council parking along the way.
Brighton and Ramsgate area has been popular with Europeans all through last few decades and you can find plenty of quality seafood restaurants.
Novotel Hotel is located in Brighton that overlook the Botany Bay and the Airport at Sydney.
Brighton Beach has shark nets for swimmers. The area is popular for water sports including water scotters and wind-surfing.

Brighton Le Sands

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Mount Portal Lookout overlooks Nepean River and accessible near Glenbrook area of Western Sydney. The lookout lies in Blue Mountains National Park and is one of the most scenic lookout in the area.

Mount Portal Lookout - Western Sydneym

This amazing walk explores the lovely coastline of Sydney in Eastern Suburbs overlooking Harbour Bridge. Start from the Strickland House and walk along the coastline in Vaucluse to Watsons Bay

Hermitage Foreshore Walk

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Best Walks in Sydney

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Bondi to Coogee Walk

Bondi to Coogee Walk

South Head Heritage Trail

South Head Heritage Walk

Sphinx Head Walk

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Brighton Le Sands to Dolls Point

Brighton Le Sands

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