Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. From the harbour, beaches, parks and ocean views, there is plenty to admire.

The best way to appreciate Sydney’s natural beauty is by exploring and spending time outdoors. Following are beautiful scenic walks in Sydney that will take your breath away;

Bondi to Coogee Walk

Distance: 6 km

Length of time: 2 to 3 hours one way

The Bondi to Coogee Walk is one of Sydney’s most popular walks with beautiful beaches, cliff tops and cafes to discover. Beginning at the iconic Bondi Beach, walk along the coastline where you will pass by other beaches and rock pools including Tamarama Beach, Bronte Beach, Clovelly and Coogee Beach. Highlights of the walk include Gordon’s Bay with its narrow beach lined with fishing boats and Waverley Cemetery which has picturesque views. During winter, you can even spot humpback whales making their migration north to warmer waters.

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Spit Bridge to Manly Walk

Distance: 10 km

Length of time:  3.5 to 4 hours one way

The Spit Bridge to Manly Walk provides you with a scenic tour of Sydney’s Northern Beaches. You’ll get to see secluded beaches, stunning ocean views, native bushland and fantastic water views. A beautiful lookout at Dobroyd Head is where you will see panoramic views of Sydney Harbour with the North Head and South Head. From Castle Rock to Reef Bay, you can find Aboriginal rock art including a kangaroo and a whale dating back to over a thousand years.

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Royal National Park - Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock

Distance: 7 km return

Length of time: 2 hours

The Royal National Park is Australia's oldest national park. Located in the southern part of Sydney, one of the many walks in the National Park is the Bundeena to Wedding Cake Rock walk that starts at Beachcomber Avenue in Bundeena. Marvel at the beautiful views of the ocean and cliffs and stop at The Balconies which has a big open area with rocky sandstone layers. Take photos of the panoramic views of the stunning Royal National Park coastline. In June and July, whales are often seen breaching in the water. The final destination is Wedding Cake Rock which is now fenced off due to the fragile nature of the rock. The white rock formation is truly a unique sight to see and admire.

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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Distance: 4.4 km loop

Length of time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours

If you are wanting to see Aboriginal art, the Aboriginal Heritage walk is perfect for you. Beginning at the Resolute picnic area in the West Head precinct of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, there are historic Aboriginal art markings that have been estimated to be over 2,000 years old. The Red Hands Cave contains impressive Aboriginal engravings and ochre hand markings made by the Guringai people, the traditional owners of the land. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park contains the largest collection of Aboriginal art in the Sydney region with over 200 groups of engravings identified.

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Blue Mountains - Grand Canyon Walk

Distance: 6.3 km loop

Length of time: 3 to 4 hours

Located 90 minutes drive from Sydney is the Blue Mountains, a popular destination with visitors. Considered the best scenic walk in the Blue Mountains is the Grand Canyon Walk. It is challenging with steep sections however it is well worth it with breath-taking hikes with its fantastic scenery and stunning views. As you walk along the track, you get to see small waterfalls, moss-covered rocks, ancient ferns, creeks, canyon walls and sandstone cliffs. The Grand Canyon hike takes you through lush rainforest which makes this walk perfect during warmer months.

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