Best trails in Sydney Harbour National Park

This famous coastal walk can be done in either direction, but most people go from Spit to Manly. Following the Manly Scenic Walkway, the trail starts at the Spit Bridge. The track passes by sandy beaches, ancient Aboriginal sites, and stunning viewpoints and finally leads to the lively Manly area with various restaurants, cafes, and bars. Connecting pedestrian paths and walking tracks, the route highlights some of Sydney Harbour’s best bits: Clontarf Reserve, Castle Rock Beach, Grotto Point...

The Rose Bay to Watsons Bay walk is a stunning coastal trail that takes you along Sydney's picturesque eastern shoreline. Starting at Rose Bay, the path offers sweeping views of the harbour, with beautiful beaches, rocky outcrops, and the iconic Sydney skyline in the distance. As you follow the coastline, you’ll pass through leafy parks, historic landmarks, and enjoy waterside spots perfect for a break or swim before ending up at Watsons Bay. This scenic and relatively easy walk is ideal for...

This is a wonderful scenic coastal walk in Sydney, New South Wales. The trail begins and ends in Balmoral Park, where you can park while you hike. Leaving the carpark, you will pass through some beautiful sections of the Sydney Harbour National Park and be rewarded with some spectacular views of Sydney and Sydney Harbour. The trail also takes in several significant sites from Sydney’s military and settlement history.

This is a pleasant coastal walk, which passes through some beautiful sections of Sydney Harbour National Park and offers spectacular views of Sydney and views of the harbour. It runs along the foreshore via Athol Bay, Ashton Park, Bradleys Head, Taylor's Bay and Chowder Head before reaching its final destination. Pack a towel and swimsuit if you fancy finishing the walk with a cooling dip at Chowder Bay or trying one of the more secluded beaches. You can also turn this into an all-day outing...

This is a beautiful, family-friendly coastal harbour walk in the stunning suburb of Vaucluse, Sydney. The trail itself is an easy walking track with beautiful views of the harbour foreshore. There is access to many small beaches for swimming. Grab a coffee in Watson’s Bay and then sneak around the corner to Camp Cove for a swim. It can get busy here on weekends. For a fantastic coastal walk that includes family-friendly beaches and historical sites, try this route. Begin at Nielsen Park and...

This is a fantastic hike from Manly Wharf to Crater Cove in Sydney, New South Wales. The rocky northern cliffs overlooking Sydney Harbour are home to historic huts that can be visited through a trail. These huts were built between 1923 and 1963 in a small, windswept spot called Crater Cove in Middle Harbour. Despite their rustic nature, these homes offer million-dollar views. Occupants lived here until 1984, when the National Parks and Wildlife Services forced them out, a decision upheld by...

Starting from the car park off Scenic Drive, this trail offers stunning views. The route passes by several lookouts, Old Quarry, Swamp, Shelly Headland, and the iconic Shelly Beach. Along the way, hikers can also explore military history sites and enjoy vistas extending into Sydney Harbour. The trail is quite rocky through the bush and mostly very exposed, with only occasional pockets of shade.

You'll be spoilt for choice with amazing things to see on this route that completes the South Head Heritage Trail as well as passing The Gap Bluff and Green Point in Sydney Harbour National Park. You will stumble across some sublime viewpoints as well as historic points of interest such as the Lightkeeper's Cottage. Refresh your senses and take your swimmer's for a dip at Camp Cove Beach along the way. The path follows a mix of shared-use footpaths and road. The route starts at Robinson...

This is a beautiful trail through the harbourside eastern suburbs of Sydney. The route begins and ends from the parking area at Lynne Park, near New South Head Road in the suburb of Rose Bay. Enjoy following the Sydney Harbour shoreline north, up to the Lightkeepers Cottage and Hornsby Lighthouse in Watsons Bay. From here, you'll head down the east coast of the peninsular before cutting across through Vaucluse to trace your steps along the west coast of the peninsular. The trail passes...

This beautiful scenic trail travels from Clontarf Reserve to Forty Baskets Beach in Sydney, New South Wales. Soak in stunning coastal scenery and hike along a well-maintained path as you navigate this lovely track. The path starts from Clontarf Reserve, where parking is available, as well as public toilets and water refill stations.