Top rated Hiking areas in Sydney, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Hiking areas in Sydney

Experience the best that Sydney has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 24 places from Hiking area category.

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Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

Tourist attraction

Sweeping ocean vistas from an iconic 3-km. trail along the cliffs between well-known Sydney beaches.

4.80 (6.1K reviews)

Barrenjoey Lighthouse

Tourist attraction

Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours.

4.80 (2.9K reviews)

South Lawson Waterfall Circular Walking Track

Hiking area

👍 A pretty short track to several waterfalls. At the time we went it was closed at the half way point due to the recent high rainfall. So we went to all but Adelina falls. Also would be a nice spot to have a swim, when it's not cold.

4.80 (344 reviews)

The Bluff Lookout

Hiking area

👍👍 Hiking girl is back... I liked this walk because it was short and easy for a rest day. And close to the austrian pub to get some beers after (But I haven't had any... Just a friend of mine did... Or did I?)

4.80 (129 reviews)

The Bay Run

Hiking area

A flat loop track with views over Iron Cove, popular with hikers, dog walkers, joggers & cyclists.

4.70 (316 reviews)

Scenic Walkway

Hiking area

👍👍 Fabulous, mobility accessible, rainforest walk located in the Blue Mountains. Easily accessible from Scenic World transportation. Gruffalo walk was a bit of fun for the little ones.

4.70 (257 reviews)

Two Creeks Track

Hiking area

👍 We started at manuwi track, which has steep steps to get down to the track. Picturesque walk with creek on the side. We could see some work going to enhance the walk track. Overall, had a good time with my kid on the weekend. There are multiple walk tracks in kuringai based on difficulty level.

4.70 (184 reviews)

Three Sisters walk

Tourist attraction

Clifftop platform with views of 3 landmark weathered sandstone peaks, part of Aboriginal folklore.

4.60 (22.1K reviews)

Katoomba Falls

Tourist attraction

Segmented waterfall in a scenic, tree-filled setting with campsites & cabins nearby.

4.60 (3.1K reviews)

Hornby Lighthouse

Tourist attraction

This still functioning, red & white striped lighthouse was first constructed in 1858.

4.60 (2.2K reviews)

Cumberland State Forest

Hiking area

👍👍 Went for a nature’s walk at Cumberland Forest Reserve. A feature of this walk is the tall native trees and Cabbage Tree Palms. As well as cool gullies and ferns there is plenty of birdlife in the forest. Cumberland State Forest is the only urban forest in Australia. Adventure- Tree top adventure, I...

4.60 (740 reviews)

Gordon Falls picnic area

Scenic spot

👍👍 I went here for the first time today (August 3rd 2020) with my wife. We parked up, started from Leura Park and walked through the bush to the lookout. There hadn’t been much rain this week but the falls were still beautiful to look at. It is easy to get here, nice steps to get down and a nice flat p...

4.60 (617 reviews)

Narrow Neck Lookout

Tourist attraction

Scenic overlook popular with mountain bikers, offering sweeping views of the valleys.

4.60 (403 reviews)

Bidjigal Reserve - Platypus Track

Hiking area

👍 Overall a really nice walk, but there are a lot of fallen trees at the moment. Track isn't clearly marked, so would keep an eye on the map. We did Platypus and Burraga loop which was 7.2kms. Walk is relatively flat and beautiful. Heaps of street parking at the beginning of the walk.

4.60 (311 reviews)

Lennox Bridge

Bridge

👍 with trails through the bush and a little old Bridge with stairs leading to the bottom. where you can go exploring over the moss covered rocks makes for a nice place stop by.

4.60 (239 reviews)

Horseshoe Falls walking track

Hiking area

👍👍 This is another great dog friendly hike! It's an easy walk!! It does get really muddy after a rain but that's where all the fun is for our pooch!! The waterfall was beautiful as well! Make sure you're wearing the right gear and have a water bottle for yourself and your pooch during the hike! Worth a...

4.60 (232 reviews)

Harold Reid Foreshore Track

National reserve

👍👍 Went to use my drone, but instead had a great walk

4.60 (71 reviews)

Blue Gum Walk

Hiking area

👍 The Google drop point is actually a BIKE trail! You need to walk a bit further, 28 quarry road is the correct starting point. You will see a sign shows walking only and no bikes. Lucky there was a lovely lady who told us today, otherwise it would be dangerous for everyone. The walk is close to publi...

4.50 (121 reviews)

Sheldon Forest Walking Track

Hiking area

😐 It's a nice and easy track at the first 20mins walk from the Warragal Road entry. However once you go deep into the forest, you can get lost because there are many side tracks without any sign to tell you where the track goes. It gets creepy in certain area because the sunlight are blocked by the de...

4.50 (85 reviews)

Lambeth Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 Great place for a walk or for the kids to use the playground or picnic area. Very clean, and the walking track is also well maintained. Lovely views on the walk.

4.40 (622 reviews)

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Top rated Hiking areas in Sydney, Australia