The Best Coastal Walks in Sydney
Stroll along any of the best coastal walks in Sydney to enjoy uninterrupted sea views and stop off at some of the top beachside cafes.
You'll find some of the best Sydney Harbour vantage points tucked away on this lower-North Shore coastal walking track. This leisurely four-kilometre beachside walk in Sydney begins at Taronga Zoo Wharf and extends to Mosman's charming Chowder Bay.
BEST HARBOUR VIEWS: BRADLEY'S HEAD TO CHOWDER BAY
Launched in late 2019, the 80-kilometre Bondi-to-Manly walk stretches along the east coast and harbour shore, between the two eponymous beaches. 
BEST MULTI-DAY ADVENTURE: BONDI TO MANLY
Only accessible during low tide, this hidden track runs from Chinamans Beach to Balmoral Beach, and is an unexpected adventure. Start out at the historic Parriwi Lighthouse, then follow the trail along steep steps to sudden views of Middle Harbour.
THE HIDDEN GEM: WYARGINE RESERVE TRACK
If you're looking for more than a day trip, this 26-kilometre track around the Royal National Park boasts a combination of rugged bushwalks, sandy beaches and sandstone headlands with views across the Tasman Sea. 
MOST CHALLENGING TREK: ROYAL NATIONAL PARK COAST TRACK
While this historic Sydney coastal walk does contain a driving path, the true beauty of this trail is seen through the dirt road bushwalk. Begin your trek at North Head Sanctuary, three kilometres south of Manly Beach. 
BEST COASTAL BUSHWALK: NORTH HEAD
This ten-kilometre coastal walk in Sydney is often recommended to tourists for good reason. Begin at Mosman's Spit Bridge, where you'll follow the Middle and North Harbour shoreline paths along Fisher Bay to Clontarf Beach. 
NOT JUST FOR TOURISTS: MANLY TO SPIT BRIDGE
While the multiple World War II batteries located at Middle Head certainly set this walk apart, it's the expansive views of the eastern suburbs, Middle Harbour and Manly that really make this trek worthwhile. 
BEST PANORAMIC VIEWS: MIDDLE HEAD
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cockatoo Island has an illustrious history — including housing a prison, a ship-building facility, a reform school and a wartime boat repair port. 
BEST HISTORIC SIGHTS: COCKATOO ISLAND
Set on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, Balls Head Reserve affords exceptional views of the Harbour Bridge from the north, along with unbeatable picnic views overlooking the CBD. 
BEST FOR PICNICS WITH A VIEW: BALLS HEAD RESERVE
The Bondi to Coogee walk is easily the most iconic coastal walking trail in Sydney. This six-kilometre trek gives tourists and locals alike a true sense of Sydney's coastal beauty. 
SYDNEY'S MOST ICONIC TRAIL: BONDI TO COOGEE
The final section of the Barangaroo foreshore walk opened in April 2021 completing the 11-kilometre stroll along the harbour. You can now meander from Woolloomooloo to the Anzac Bridge via the foreshore.
THE NEWEST ADDITION: BARANGAROO FORESHORE WALK
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