NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. NPWS manages more than 870 NSW national parks and reserves, covering over 7 million hectares of land.
The Spit to Manly is a popular coastal walk in northern Sydney, which follows the coast from The Spit in Mosman to the Manly wharf terminal. It traverses pockets of rainforest and secluded bays and beaches
The Bairne to Basin circuit connects two West Head (Ku-ring-gai Chase) walks by ferry – the Bairne Track and Basin Track – to form a circuit.
The Cascades Track is a short trail down to a large rock platform and picturesque waterhole on Middle Harbour Creek, in the northern suburbs of Sydney. Combines with the Bare Creek Track and Cambourne Trail for a longer loop walk.
The West Head Army Track is a steep but short walk down from West Head in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to historic World War II gun embankments on the coast.
The Pipeline Track and Bungaroo Track can be combined to create a short circuit, part of which follows Middle Harbour Creek
The Mount Dromedary (Gulaga) bushwalk is a solid half-day hike to the top of an extinct volcano, which passes an Aboriginal cultural site.
The Royal National Park Coast Track is a popular long day-walk or overnight hike from Otford to Bundeena, along the coastline. Enjoy stunning views, many pristine beaches and some spectacular waterfalls.
Wollangambe Canyon is a (relatively) easy canyon in the Blue Mountains, requiring no abseils and basic navigation skills – bring a lilo and keep an eye out for the exit!
Great Blue Mountains views from Lockley Pylon and a less-frequented route down to the beautiful Blue Gum Forest via Shortridge Pass.
A summary of the best West Head bushwalks. Located in Sydney’s north, West Head offers a multitude of short walks, from secluded beaches to adventurous off-track walks,