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Sydney Walks

Explore some of the best bushwalks, coastal walks and mountain trails in and around Sydney. Sydney is surrounded by the National Parks that are chock-a-block with walking trails waiting to be explored. For mountainous scenery, head to the Blue Mountains and for coastal vistas check out Royal National Park – the second oldest National Park in the world.

Werrong Beach

Werrong Beach – the best-kept secret in Royal National Park

14 July 202518 December 2024 by Margarita

Werrong Beach is one of Royal National Park’s hidden gems. It lies along the southern end of the famous Coast Track, and while the side trail leading to the beach … Read more

Kangaroo Creek, Royal National Park

Secret swimming hole on Kangaroo Creek, Royal National Park

22 December 202418 December 2024 by Margarita

Looking for a tranquil swimming hole in Sydney? Check out this stunning spot on Kangaroo Creek, Royal National Park. Kangaroo Creek in Royal National Park hides many secret swimming holes … Read more

Top of Uloola Falls

Karloo Pools and Uloola Falls – A beautiful walk in Royal National Park

22 December 202418 December 2024 by Margarita

Royal National Park is famous for its spectacular coastline and walking tracks that cover different sections of that coastline. But most of Royal National Park’s 150 square kilometres lie away … Read more

Wattamolla to Curracurrong Falls

Wattamolla to Curracurrong Falls Walk, Including a Tranquil Hidden Gem

22 December 202418 December 2024 by Margarita

One of Sydney’s most popular coastal walks, Wattamolla to Curracurrong Falls in Royal National Park, is a spectacular trail. It travels along the clifftops towards Sydney’s only waterfall that flows … Read more

Curracurrong Falls and Eagle Rock

Garie Beach to Curracurrong Falls Walk & a Secret Viewpoint

22 December 202418 December 2024 by Margarita

Update: Garie Beach Road is still closed for repairs, and the beach is not accessible. An equally scenic alternative to this walk is the Wattamolla to Curracurrong Falls track. In summer, … Read more

Grand Canyon walk, Blue Mountains

The Lost World of the Grand Canyon Track in the Blue Mountains

25 May 20242 April 2024 by Margarita

You probably already heard that the Grand Canyon Track in the Blue Mountains is one of the most beautiful walks near Sydney. It is certainly the most iconic walk in … Read more

Palm Jungle Loop Track

Otford to Burning Palms Beach: Palm Jungle Loop Track

22 December 20249 January 2024 by Margarita

Palm Jungle Loop Track is one of the more adventurous coastal walks in Royal National Park. It covers about a quarter of the 26-kilometre Coast Track from Otford to Burning … Read more

Blue Mountains lookouts - Boar's Head Climbing Area

Blue Mountains by Train: Walks, Views and Waterfalls

14 July 20255 January 2024 by Margarita

The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park is one of the most popular national parks in all of Australia. And the great thing about it is that there are plenty … Read more

Blue Mountains Jenolan Caves - Orinet Cave

Blue Mountains Jenolan Caves – how to explore the world’s oldest crystal caves

8 March 202428 December 2023 by Margarita

One of the most spectacular sites in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area is the Jenolan Caves. Decorated with jaw-dropping limestone crystal formations, Jenolan Caves are Australia’s largest and most … Read more

Winifred Falls in Royal National Park

Winifred Falls Trail – A Short Trail to a Pretty Waterfall

22 December 202427 May 2023 by Margarita

Winifred Falls is one of the prettiest waterfalls in Royal National Park that you can swim in, and you can reach them by a short, 2-kilometre return Winifred Falls trail … Read more

Bulgo beach fishing shack village

Bulgo Beach – a unique fishing shack village in Sydney

22 December 202417 December 2022 by Margarita

Bulgo beach is not technically in Royal National Park, but rather on the southern edge of it (see it on Google Maps). It is unusual in that it is home … Read more

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The Giant Stairway and the Dardenelles Pass – An Epic Walk in the Blue Mountains

18 January 20243 December 2022 by Margarita

If you would like to combine adventure with the Blue Mountains’ iconic sights consider taking the Giant Stairway and the Dardenelles Pass track. The climb down the Giat Stairway is … Read more

View of Mt Solitary from Prince Henry Cliff Walk

Prince Henry Cliff Walk in the Blue Mountains – Epic Views and Waterfalls

18 January 20243 December 2022 by Margarita

Prince Henry Cliff Walk is one of the iconic walks in the Blue Mountains. It meanders for 6.8 km along the cliff tops over Jamison Valley between Scenic World in … Read more

View of the Three Sisters along Prince Henry Cliff Walk

Echo Point to Scenic World walk in the Blue Mountains

18 January 20243 December 2022 by Margarita

Echo Point to Scenic World walk is probably the most popular and well-known walk in the Blue Mountains simply because it starts at the Three Sisters and because it is … Read more

Cataract Falls on South Lawson Waterfall Circuit Walk

South Lawson Waterfall Circuit Walk – One Walk, Five Waterfalls

16 July 20233 December 2022 by Margarita

South Lawson Waterfall Circuit Walk is a short (2.8 km circuit) but very picturesque walk along Lawson and Cataract Creeks that takes you along a fern-shrouded trail to 5 different … Read more

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