Sydney is the perfect city to explore on foot. We spend time every weekend walking around the city looking for the very best walks in Sydney to share here.
When we write up the walks, we include lots of photos and maps to make them easy to follow. We try to include tidbits of local information to help you uncover some of the city’s secrets.
Everything from coastal beach walks like the famous Bondi to Coogee walk to less well-known gems like walks along the harbour foreshore and the south beaches right down to La Perouse and Cronulla.
Exploring Sydney on foot is my favourite way to see the city so dig in and find a walk that suits you.
Not sure where to start?
The most popular self-guided walks on the site are:
We are constantly adding to these walks, so come back soon or follow us on Facebook to see where we go next.
Almost every travel guide puts the Bondi to Coogee walk at the top of the list of things to do in Sydney. Friends tell you this is a must-do on your visit. While it might sound like hyperbole, they are right; this really is a stunning walk. With five beaches, rocky sandstone cliffs, several parks, … Read more
A visit to The Rocks is like opening a living history book. This self-guided walk is your ticket to discovering Sydney’s colonial past, in just a couple of hours. As you stroll along its historic pathways, you’ll uncover tales of the early settlers, admire the colonial architecture, and experience the vibrant atmosphere that has attracted … Read more
Our welcome to Sydney walk is an easy stroll designed to introduce you to the harbour via the parks and gardens. After a long flight, there’s nothing like a walk in the sunshine and fresh air to shake off the jetlag. Did you know that the Royal Botanic Gardens are home to over 5,000 plant … Read more
The Manly to Bondi Walk is a great challenge for locals and visitors. Check out our day by day guide to how you can complete the 80km walk easily over 7 days. There is no need to rush, complete the walk in seven one day outings or if you want to walk faster, you can … Read more
Fancy a day in nature but you don’t have a car? These five Sydney National Parks Sydney that we are going to share with you below can be reached by public transport, making them perfect for visitors. Today we’ll help you discover the highlights of the green heart of Sydney, where you can trade the … Read more
The Hermitage Foreshore Walk is one of my favourite walks in Sydney, and while it is not a dramatic as the Bondi to Coogee track or as much of a challenge as the Spit Bridge to Manly, it is still a worthy contender for a list of top harbour walks in Sydney. What I like … Read more
Are you trying to find some interesting walks in Sydney? If you are looking for new walking tracks to explore well we have plenty to share. We pulled this together back in 2021 when we were all walking close to home and have given it a quick dust off because we really should keep up … Read more
The Taronga to Balmoral Walk is an easy bushwalk from Athol Bay near the wharf at Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach. It follows the northern side of Sydney Harbour’s shoreline, offering a unique blend of pristine bushland and stunning harbour views. This is my favourite walk in Sydney, the one I take all my visitors … Read more
Looking for easy bushwalks in Sydney? Below we share our favourite short walking tracks suitable for families. Whether you have small kids or just need a little more practice before you hit the harder hiking trails in the Blue Mountains or Royal National Park.. Growing up in Sydney, our family didn’t have much money for … Read more
The variety of walks on offer in the Royal National Park have made it popular with bushwalking enthusiasts for over one hundred years. From easy beginners hikes to family-friendly walks and even an epic 2-day challenge along the Coast Track. We have been walking these trails since we were teenagers and we know there is … Read more
I love Palm Beach, Sydney’s most northerly beach. It’s somewhere that feels a million miles from the busy city streets and the trip to get there along Sydney’s northern beaches offers wonderful views. Palm Beach is well known in the UK and Europe as the setting of Australia’s longest-running soap opera, Home and Away. It is … Read more
These walks in Wollongong offer extraordinary views and lush green landscapes, and best of all, they attract far fewer crowds than any Blue Mountains walks or the Royal National Park Coast Walk. Why not discover the track less travelled next time you fancy a day of bushwalking? With pristine beaches, dense forests, rugged cliffs, and … Read more