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Discover the Best Sydney Walks Near Public Transport
Coastal scenes, harbour views, urban walks, and bushland trails. You can reach these Sydney walks via public transport.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Walk
Walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a fun and free way to experience this Sydney icon up close. You can walk the Sydney Harbour Bridge any time of the day but to experience the best views head across at either sunrise or sunset.
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Wollstonecraft Loop: Gore Track, Berry Island, Badangi Reserve
Tucked away on Sydney’s lower north shore, the Wollstonecraft Loop is a short walking route through urban coastal bushland around Gore Cove. The route is largely shaded,…
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The GreenWay: Walk, Run, Ride from Cooks to Cove
The GreenWay is a 6km route through Sydney’s inner west between the Cooks River and Iron Cove. It provides a safer route for walking, running, and riding…
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Lockhart Walk to The Bay Run on the Balmain Waterfront
The Lockhart Walk is a short walk along a section of urban waterfront at Balmain. With views across the Parramatta River to Birkenhead Point and Iron Cove,…
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Out of Office Cheat Sheet: How to Maximise Your Annual Leave in 2026
While we’re all about advocating for everyday outdoor adventures, sometimes your plans require a little more time. The camping trip, the multi-day hike, the staycation. Sometimes a…
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Sydney Outdoor Cinemas to Visit This Summer
Every summer, Sydney plays host to some of the best outdoor cinema experiences in the world. With programs running from November, Sydney’s outdoor cinemas are the best…
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sydney’s great outdoors
Let’s take this outside
Picnic in the park, swim in the ocean, walk through coastal bushland, ride the ferry across the harbour, discover new neighbourhoods… there’s always more to explore in Sydney’s outdoors.
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Sydney on the cheap
Budget Friendly
Sydney can be an expensive city, but if you’re travelling on a budget, there’s plenty of fun to be had. These are some of the best budget friendly activities in Sydney.
Parks, Beaches, walks
Dog Friendly
Looking for outdoor activities you can bring your dog along to? You’ll love these dog friendly parks, beaches, and walks across Sydney.
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Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro, light rail, and best of all: ferries… these are the outdoor activities you can get to with the tap of an Opal card. What are you waiting for?