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FOUR GUIDED WALKS

Sydney’s temperate climate and natural wearing good-quality sunscreen. In Sydney’s
beauty make it an ideal city for walking. national parks and bushland all the
The following walks have been chosen for indigenous flora and fauna are protected.
their distinct character; they all capture a The best sign of appreciation is to leave the
view of the essential Sydney. You can follow bush as you found it. The Tips for Walkers
the paths that trace the headlands and inlets provide practical information about each
around Watsons Bay; enjoy an invigorating walk, listing accessibility by bus, train or
clifftop walk at Bondi; catch glimpses of ferry and the estimated distance of the walk,
the original landscape in Manly’s unspoilt along with scenic rest areas, picnic spots,
bushland; or explore the narrow streets cafés and restaurants en route. There are
of historic Balmain. Three of the walks some useful websites, such as www.imfree.
incorporate ocean or harbourside beaches, com.au and www.syd neywalks.com.au,
so be prepared in warmer weather by that give details of accompanied walking
packing a swimsuit, towel and hat and tours available throughout Sydney.

Key
0 kilometres 3
Walk route
0 miles 2
Metroad route

Manly
(see pp148–9)

Balmain Watsons Bay and Vaucluse
(see pp144–5) (see pp150–51)

Bondi Beach to Clovelly
(see pp146–7)

The popular Bondi-to-Bronte coastal walk around Sydney’s sandstone cliffs

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