![]() Note: there’s only one public toilet on this route. There are limited options by the station in Cowan, and if you’re lucky the little Italian bistro, A Chef Secrets (by the ferry), will be open and serving takeaway coffees. Naa Badu Lookout has spectacular views of the waters meeting at Berowra, Sams and Calna Creeks. What’s to see? Once you’ve scaled the steps heading towards Berowra train station, there’s an expansive lookout point with a bench for a well earned rest. Make a day trip of it and you’ll want to return for that first glimpse of Berowra Waters as you complete one hard uphill climb. It’s exciting when you have to use stirrups to maneuver up and down rocks, or rely on fellow walkers for support as you cross uneven ground. Why go? This is the kind of trail you need to prepare for: wear sturdy shoes, expect wet and dry ground, and take plenty of drinking water for those never-ending stairs. The nearest toilets to the walk are at Brooklyn Train Station. Should I pack snacks? If you’re starting at Cowan, you can reward yourself with Fitzies’ fish and chips at the finish line, but there’s very little open once you reach Cowan Station. Closer to your sightline there’ll be bright bottlebrush flowers, spiky banksia pods, and lush green foliage either side of the dusty path. The sweaty start gets you high up above the glittering water of the Hawkesbury, which you’ll spy from every angle, including Dangar Island and the boats travelling to and fro. What’s to see? We suggest starting at Brooklyn where you’ll hit a brutal uphill fire track straight away. Bring your best boots and metal poles to help steady yourself on the sandy surfaces as you head downwards. It’s an adventurous trail, as part of the Great North Walk, with smooth boulders to squeeze through and metal pegs to clamber up/down. Why go? Your heart will be racing with the steep inclines, rocky cliff faces and spectacular views of the Hawkesbury River and serene Jerusalem Bay. There are plenty of water fountains and toilets, too. Should you pack snacks? Even if you live by a strict plant-based diet, you can leave the house knowing you’ll find plenty of breakfast options in Bondi, plentiful kiosks along the route, and the option to hydrate with hops and barley at Coogee Pavilion. And you’ll pass several ocean pools and local swimming spots – especially Bronte Pool, around the concreted Clovelly inlet and Coogee’s rock pools. Find there the secluded nook that is Gordons Bay, a good place to swim and snorkel. What’s to see? The full stretch takes you by Waverley Cemetery, where it can get windy through the suspended walkway. No matter what distance you choose, activewear is always welcome. That coastline is spectacular from every direction, and you’re in a pretty urban environment so it’s one you can do on a whim – though it’s best to avoid peak tourist season and the midday sun. Why go? It’s not the most challenging walk in the Sydney area, but it’s one of the most popular – and for good reason. Take a water bottle too as bubblers are scarce. Should you pack snacks? The hole-in-the-wall kiosk at Clifton Gardens is not always open so bring lunch. ![]() Once you reach Clifton Gardens Reserve you can sit and watch the boats go by from the little kiosk by the beach. From Taylors Bay round to Chowder Head you’ll be able to spot Shark Beach and a sliver of Watsons Bay. What’s to see? Start the track near Taronga Zoo and from Athol Bay to the HMAS Memorial Mast you’ll have sweeping views over to Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the PM’s residence. Today it’s named for the Lieutenant Bradley of First Fleet ship HMS Sirius. The area was a meeting point for the Borogegal clan of the Eora nation before colonisation. The weaving trail is either boardwalk or dusty, leafy path, and you’re likely to spot curious water dragons along the way. Why go? The denser bush along most of this track makes it feels like you’ve travelled much further away from the city than you really have.
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