This North Head Loop is an interesting bushwalking circuit around North Head in Manly, which uses some “secret tracks” as well as official trails. The loop passes some stunning viewpoints and World War II historical ruins.
A short and partly off-track loop that explores the intrigung Gosford Glyphs (Kariong Hieroglyphs) and passes some Aboriginal engraving sites, before returning via the Lyre Trig Firetrail.
The Pretty Beach to Pebbly Beach Loop combines stunning coastal scenery with ocean and hinterland views from Durras Mountain. The walk is best done anti-clockwise from Pretty Beach, but a few different permutations are possible.
Pigeon House Mountain or Didthul is one of the best walks in Morton National Park and on the south coast. The steep climb culminates in a set of steel stairs, with stunning views from the 720m high summit.
The Willunga Trig Track takes you to the highest point in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It’s a short walk to the old trig point – but continue a bit further for the best views.
A short but scenic hike to the summit of Lille Raipas. At the peak there’s an historic trig station, and panoramic views over the area.
A circuit of Topham Hill, exploring some of the Aboriginal rock art sites, sandstone shelters and views over West Head.
A fairly demanding walk along an undulating ridge to Taffys Rock, a large sandstone platform that provides panoramic views over the Hawkesbury River and Cowan Creek
A short bushwalk along Gundah Ridge, with some nice views over Berowra Creek
The Myall Trail is a short firetrail that leads to the end of a ridge in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, with views over the park.