Sydney
Balmain One of Sydney's oldest suburbs, now a vibrant and artistic community.
Bondi One of Sydney's most eclectic and exciting precincts.
Cabramatta An authentic slice of South-East Asian sights and tastes.
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Chinatown and Haymarket Asian streetlife with a bit of Spanish pizzaz.
City Centre A beautiful harbourside capital, with historic precincts and cosmopolitan style.
Coogee and Randwick Classic Sydney surf scene popular with everyone
Cronulla Coast Sydney's longest beach is just a ferry ride from the Royal National Park.
Darling Harbour A lively harbourside precinct that throbs with activity day and night.
Darlinghurst Boutiques and bookshops by day, bars and nightclubs by night.
Double Bay Fashion central and the playground of Sydney’s beautiful people.
Glebe is one of Sydney's most vibrant alternative areas.
Hawkesbury River A fascinating mix of natural attractions and a peaceful country ambience.
Hawkesbury Valley The Hawkesbury River winds its way through a fertile valley.
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Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo This lively entertainment area buzzes with nightclubs, bars and...
Leichhardt Sydney's Little Italy, the place to go for all things Italian, from gelato to espresso.
Macarthur A vibrant, bustling area with country charm
Manly
Moore Park Major sports stadiums, entertainment venues and an expansive park.
Mosman and Balmoral Beach Harbourside suburbs blessed with great cafes, shops and views
Newtown Colourful, unconventional and gay-friendly with a strong arts culture, great shopping and dining.
Northern Beaches and Pittwater Peninsula with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Pittwater on the other
Paddington Stylish terraces, a great shopping precinct lined with cafés and restaurants.
Parramatta Parramatta is a city of historic charm with a multicultural footprint.
Penrith Valley An aquatic playground at the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
Picton and Surrounds All the charm and tranquillity of the country.
Sydney Harbour and Islands All kinds of water craft jostle for a piece of the world's best harbour.
Sydney Olympic Park Home of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games, major social and sporting venue.
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The Rocks and Circular Quay Historic harbourside area with shops, pubs and restaurants.
Inner Sydney Precincts
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- Northern Beaches
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- Manly
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- Mosman
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- Sydney Harbour
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- The Rocks
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- Darling Harbour
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- Balmain
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- Leichhardt
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- Glebe
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- Newtown
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- Chinatown
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- City Centre
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- Kings Cross
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- Double Bay
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- Darlinghurst
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- Paddington
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- Moore Park
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- Coogee
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- Bondi
Greater Sydney Precincts
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- Hawkesbury Valley
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- Hawkesbury River
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- Penrith
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- Parramatta
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- Cabramatta
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- Sydney Olympic Park
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- Picton
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- Macarthur
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- Cronulla
The best of Sydney walks
Enjoying fresh air, beautiful scenery and walking at a leisurely pace has become one of the most compelling attractions of Sydney.
Walks not-to-miss around Sydney Harbour
- Harbour Circle This 26km walk takes you on a journey from the Harbour Bridge to Hunters Hill. You’ll walk along historic streets, across several bridges and through parks and gardens.
- Federation Walk, Dover Heights to Vaucluse. This two hour, 3km walk follows a spectacular strip of coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Spot small reptiles such as geckos and skinks along the way or see dolphins and whales during the annual migration season.
- Bondi to Bronte and Coogee Start this 4.5km coastal walk at the south end of Bondi Beach and head south along the coast for ocean views, dramatic sandstone cliffs, beaches, inlets and coves where you can surf, dive, swim and sunbake. You may be lucky enough to glimpse dolphins, whales (in season) and other marine life.
- Manly to Spit Bridge at Middle Harbour From Manly, pass through bushland, past secluded bays, harbour beaches, lookouts and rainforest on this 9km track. Go swimming or snap panoramas from the endless vantage points.
- Headland Park, near Balmoral and Mosman Several short walking tracks lead you to secluded beaches and through bushland, to harbour lookouts, cafes and an artist’s colony.
- Glebe Foreshore Walk Stretching from Bicentennial Park in Glebe to Sydney Fish Markets at Pyrmont, this short walk passes through parklands, past heritage sea walls and stone docks. It’s popular with pedestrians as well as cyclists.
Walks not-to-miss further afield
- Royal National Park, south of Sydney One of the most accessible walks in Australia's oldest national park is a one- hour walk from Bundeena along Jibbon Beach and the coast to see Aboriginal rock carvings.
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, north of Sydney One of the best walks in this park is from Palm Beach to Barrenjoey. This spectacularly scenic walk takes 1.5 hours with views of Pittwater and a swim at Palm Beach your reward.
- Sydney’s Great Coastal Walk This seven-day walking adventure, from Barrenjoey on the northern beaches to the Royal National Park south of Sydney, can be split into easy segments. Along the way you’ll see Sydney’s most outstanding natural highlights.
