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Sydney offers plenty of historical and contemporary Australian flavor. The marvelous Sydney Opera House looks like a great origami sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of The Rocks and then take in a street performance on the Circular Quay before heading into the Museum of Contemporary Art. The views from the Sydney Tower Eye observatory are epic – use this chance to get to know the layout of the city from high above.
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1. Bradleys Head Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By shellsbells56
We started at Taronga Zoo wharf and continued on through the stunning Bradley's Head then passed the picturesque Taylors Bay then on to Clifton Gardens. Amazing views back over to harbour bridge and opera house. What a beautiful walk. We will definitely be back over to continue from Clifton Hardens around to Balmoral beach in the near future
2. Manly Scenic Walkway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,714 reviews
A 10km scenic walkway taking in the breathtaking sites from the Spit Bridge to Manly Wharf. Pass through bushlands, beaches,and majestic viewpoints this is a walk not to be missed.
Reviewed By GBertoldi - Sydney, Australia
Taking the bus to the Spit bridge was easy from Wynyard station. The are has toilets and BBQ’s and a resting area to start. When you start the walk you start already with some beautiful scenery and forest area. Plenty of opportunities for photos along the way and the journey climbs and climbs until you get through to the national park and it’s highest peak with breathtaking views form to points round to the top of the city. Plenty of places to stop and rest or even have a quick dip. Don’t underestimate the 3-4hour walk and pack some water and snacks for the journey in case. But there are cafes along the way as well. Finishing in Manly and then taking the ferry back home to the city was a good experience and well rounded trip. Would do it again but a little earlier and with the help of daylight savings to be able to finish with a swim in Manly. I added a map for the one area where you can get a little lost and the signage isn’t the best. Just try and follow the line of the water and beach. You do have to walk on the “beach” or sand and along the water with no path. Then you’re back on track at the end of the beach.
3. Maroubra Beach Rocky Climb
4. Echo Point Park, Sydney Middle Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
5. Ku-Ring-Gai Chase
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
This national park is 25 km north of Sydney and accessible by car, rail and boat. Located at the southern end of the Hawkesbury River, Ku-ring-gai boasts many walking and hiking trails, scenic picnic spots and a bit of Aborginal history in rock carvings throughout the park.
Reviewed By Oscarsmith7 - Brisbane, Australia
Great place to catch up with friends. Nice bushwalk around the Bobbin Head area and it was also good for kayaking
6. Rose Bay to Nielsen Park Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Manickjg
Have lived in Sydney for over 20 years and this was the first time I did this walk! It was simply beautiful and enjoyed it very much. It's an easy walk with some steps. Most of the path is on a timber pathway. If you start at Nielsen Park it's quite an easy walk to Milk Beach and then go on further to Rose Bay. If you pack a picnic you can stop at any point along the way to enjoy some food with million dollar views. No alcohol permitted in this area.
7. Parsley Bay Reserve
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Livetotravel747 - Coombabah, Australia
Such a great hidden oasis!!!! Heaps of grassed areas for picnics leading into the little beach. Walk around the path on the side with beautiful rock formations to a little jetty and a great view of Sydney Harbor or walk across the suspension bridge. Easily accessible with a car or bus
8. South Head Heritage Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By mrteenee - Sydney, Australia
I have done this walk at least 15 times, easy to drive to and park, walk across the sand (near the kiosk) up the walk way and an easy walk out past the nudie beach to the headland walk which is a loop. There are the battlements, canon, lighthouse, the heads and then back to the view out to Manly then down the harbour back to the city. Best easy morning or sunset. Sometimes it gets a bit hazy from lunch to late arvo (but not always) - and it is still worth the walk.
9. Hermitage Foreshore Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By New_South_Woodies - Sydney, Australia
This is a really enjoyable walk that includes some fantastic views of the harbour, together with some beeches and grassed areas for a picnic or just a rest. The walk can be steep in parts so you need to be fairly healthy but not an athelete.
10. Collaroy to Manly Coastal Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By stinkwink - Sydney, Australia
This spectacular coastal walk is officially 11.4 km and takes 3hr 40min. For me, it took longer, since I always stopped to enjoy a view, or a wildflower, to take a photo of a fascinating rock formation, etc. The walk starts at Collaroy Beach and continues to Long Reef. There enjoy the breathtaking view, and walk through Long Reef Beach, to Dee Why Beach. Next to the rock pool, some unusual looking rocks, like a beehive. From the beach turn up to the Dee Why Hadland walk, leading to Curl Curl beaches, that is a bit steep at the beginning, but the rugged sandstone headland provides you with some unforgettable vista, south to Manly and north to Long Reef and beyond. Arriving at North Curl Curl Beach, walk towards the South Curl Curl Life Saving Surf Club from where the Curl Curl to Freshwater walk starts and ends at the Freshwater Life Saving Club. The boardwalk is an absolute must. After the walkway turns up to the road, don't go straight to Freshwater beach. Just a short break away is the Freshwater lookout, from where you can see the Long Reef in one direction and Manly in the other direction. McKillop Park, with the statue of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, also, only cca 100 m away. From Freshwater Beach, you can climb over Queenscliff, and see Queenscliff Beach as well. First, I had a glimpse of Manly Lagoon and The Stuart Somerville Bridge, and from there, the ocean and the sandy beach. Now it is very close to Manly already. The next station is North Steyne, which is practically part of Manly Beach. This walk following the coastline is so spectacular that you feel sorry to arrive at Manly and finish it.
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