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.
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
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
The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Walk takes you from Woolloomooloo all the way to Pyrmont following the waterfront. This 11km path is mainly flat, and there are very few stairs, none that you can not detour around, making this the perfect family-friendly walk. Tips for enjoying the Sydney Foreshore Walk All along the route, you will … Read more
We have designed this self guided Sydney History Walk so that you can see many of Sydney’s most significant buildings in a couple of hours. While giving a great feel for the city’s colonial past, it will especially appeal to history buffs and those interested in architecture. Highlights you will stroll past today include Hyde … Read more
This Watsons Bay walk offers buckets of coastal charm. It combines panoramic clifftop lookouts with pretty Sydney Harbour views. Along the way, you’ll discover historic sites, a pretty candy-striped lighthouse, and some of the best fish and chips in Sydney. We think it’s the perfect half day escape from the hustle and bustle of the … Read more
Today we are sharing some fabulous Central Coast walks that will take you to some of the loveliest places in the area. As a regular visitor since I was a young child I have completed each of the walks on this list over the years. I do warn you though, if you do them all … Read more
The North Head Walking track at Manly is one of those walks everyone should make time for. It combines 10km of walking paths, three impressive harbour lookouts and a fascinating historical site. And best of all, entry is free! Exploring Sydney’s North Head Sanctuary Traditionally known as Car-rang-gel, it held great significance for the indigenous … Read more
This Lavender Bay walk is a nice relaxing stroll that only takes an hour, perhaps longer, if you stop, sit, and soak up the views. Beginning at Milsons Point, you will make your way to Wendy’s not so Secret Garden and enjoy some stunning harbour views. It’s great to combine with a walk across the … Read more
Berry Island Reserve is one of my favourite secret Sydney spots. Located just 2km west of Circular Quay, this tiny island is one of the best examples of what the land around Sydney Harbour would have looked like when the British arrived. The short walk along the Gadyan Track introduces the Aboriginal history of the … Read more
This guide to the best Sydney Harbour walks is designed to help you uncover some of the most beautiful parts of the city. Nothing says Sydney more to me than strolling by the water’s edge. Sydney Harbour is known worldwide for its beauty, but did you know that much of this stunning shoreline is lined … Read more
Sydney is blessed with an abundance of public land lining the harbour’s edge, allowing us all access to explore the foreshore. Cremorne Point Walk is a fabulous way to see the city from a new perspective. If you are short of time, this is a lovely place to spend a few hours just soaking up … Read more