We parked on Stone Parade near Davidson Park for what would be a 3km return on an evenly-surfaced…read moretrack through beautiful NSW bushland. A perfect spring morning, saw us, tramping through the Eucalypts and hopping over creeks on our way to 'The Cascades' - large rock platforms over which 2 creeks meet. Armed with a long stick, our son had a great time exploring the rock pools and the creeks whilst we picnicked and looked on. Happy with our play, it was on the return journey that we encountered a 3 metre Python. It oozed slowly across the path as I breathed into a paper bag and reminded myself why I'd left England where the most menacing natural encounter might be with a wasp. Despite the abundance of 'nature' (SSNNNNNNNNAKKKKKKKKKEEEE). It's a great walk with kids that is somewhat challenging on the uphill back, such that I felt justified shovelling in great handfuls of chocolaty trail snack on the way.

Nice little walk at the northern end of royal National Park. Great lookout over the Park and the…read moreright place to take a deep breath after leaving or returning to Sydney. Go on south to Audley and the Beaches like Wattamolla and enjoy the nature around you. And keep in mind: keep it clean and don't feed the cockatoo, so others can enjoy it too!!!

Awesome lookout and short bushwalk. This lookout is probably one of the best in the Blue Mountains…read morebut rarely visited by tourists. No buses here, very few people and some spectacular views. The lowest lookout platform isn't for everyone. If you're afraid of heights I suggest avoid the final lookout down the metal stairs. I've been coming here all my life and nothing has changed with the scenery. They have replaced the fence with a newer fence and made it even safer. Great place for some photos! It is down a dirt road with a few areas washed out a little. Cars can make it easily just watch out for the random pothole.

Looks like a nice place to picnic and the trails are super easy and you get to see a lot of little…read morewaterfalls and cascades! If you go a little further on the trail and then start climbing up to the right for a bit, you'll be able to look out on this beautiful big waterfall beneath you. That was definitely worth it.

800m, 40min return? Psh we'll be there and back in no time we said and ambled down the stairs. A…read morefew steps later and we were there - a bubbling stream, two little waterfalls and a bridge. Cute, but not as impressive as I thought. But then we looked to the right and saw more steps going down - I wonder where these go? And so we walked on, following the widening stream and discovered just how wrong we were. The two little falls just below the Leura Cascades carpark is just the teaser for the great walk it is part of. With plenty of steps and rails, the walk to the ACTUAL cascades is perfect for young and old, time poor and the unfit. Walking onwards, I was trying to think of the difference between a waterfall and a cascade. All I could think of was the beer. Which may be what you need after running back up the steps to the carpark but going down is a breeze with plenty of lush greenery and sandstone to admire, and you're rewarded at the end with the cool and calm of the cascades and a grand view over the valley. Afterwards, choose to keep walking along the circuit route or head back up the stairs to that other Cascade waiting for you in town.

10k of paved & manufactured trails, craggy rock, packed dirt, beach sand, wading and a gomillion…read morestairs. Spit bridge to Manly has a bit of everything. More strenuous and less scenic than Coogee to Bondi IMO, it has plenty to offer. Pack lots of water and prepare for brutal humidity in the Summer. The first 6k are quite scenic, while the last 4k are a bit ho-hum. It's a good workout, but I'd place Coogee to Bondi a cut above.

One of the best harbour walks in sydney that meanders it's way through national parks, many beaches…read moreand gorgeous water views. One of my favourite walks in sydney and have done it many times over the years. Ending in manly for lunch. Bit of uphill and downhill here and you need to be semi fit to walk this route. I try to avoid it on weekends as it's very popular.

Hmmm... 'All welcome' said the sign…read more Walked up the steps to find a locked door, barred windows, and not a sign of opening hours in sight. I'm confused. There's a sign 'Heritage and Visitor's Centre'. It is right next to St Patrick's Cathedral, a small plaque outlines a brief history of the place, it's obviously kept up. But not open. Not searchable on the Cathedral's website. It's not like there's a lack of heritage either. 200 years or so. The Cathedral site once housed the country's first convent, early schools. A shame. If that's anyone's idea of 'welcome', you've got me stumped.