8 Short walks we love

There’s no better way to spend a long weekend in Sydney than walking around the Harbour.

Grab some mates and make a day of it!

Bondi to Watsons Bay

Bondi Beach to Watsons Bay

10km | 3hrs
Highlights: Spectacular clifftop walking
Best time: Sunrise

South Head Loop

South Head Loop from The Gap to Watsons Bay Wharf (starting and finishing at Watsons Bay Wharf)

5.5km | 1.5hrs
Highlights: views, views and more views
Best time: sunset - with a picnic

Watsons Bay to Rose Bay

Watsons Bay Wharf to Rose Bay Wharf

11km | 3hrs
Highlights: Parsley Bay, Shark & Milk Beach
Best time: Anytime that allows you to swim - the beaches are ace

Circular Quay

Mrs Macquarie’s Chair to Milsons Point

6km | 2hrs
Highlights: Walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge - a bucket list item in itself!
Best time: Anytime - great option for a hot day with a lot of shade coverage

Balmoral Beach Walk, Bondi to Manly, Sydney

Taronga Zoo to The Spit

12km | 4hrs
Highlights: Red gum forests & scenic military fortifications
Best time: Anytime - great option for a hot day with a lot of shade coverage

Spit to Manly Walk, Bondi to Manly, Sydney Walks

The Spit to Manly

10km | 3-4hrs
Highlights: Spectacular walk, beaches and iconic views out of the Heads
Best time: Anytime - great option for a hot day with a lot of shade coverage

Grotto Point Lighthouse, Spit to Manly on the Bondi to Manly Walk, Sydney

The Spit to Grotto Point Lighthouse (return)

6.6km (3.3km each way) | 2hrs
Highlights: Castle Rock Beach & Grotto Point Lighthouse
Best time: Anytime - great option for a hot day with a lot of shade coverage

Manly Beach, Sydney on the Bondi to Manly Walk

Manly Wharf to Manly Beach (excluding North Head closures)

7km | 2hrs
Highlights: Bush walking with views over the Harbour and Coast
Best time: Avoid the heat of the day if you can!