This trail packs a lot of Australiana into one day: a harbor ferry trip past the Opera House, getting up close with native wildlife and a walk through habitats ranging from eucalyptus to rainforest....

It's impossible to make the most of Sydney without enjoying its visually spectacular harbor. The northern foreshore suburbs of Milsons Point, McMahons Point and Kirribilli may not have the history of...

Beginning Australia's Great North Walk from the world's most beautiful harbour. Enjoy a magnificent ferry & easy stroll. Length 4.7 km - an easy stroll for all. Plenty of cafes and pubs along the...

If you are thinking of walking all or part of the Australian “Great North Walk” this guide bundle is designed to help you make that goal a reality – as easily as possible. The Great North Walk is 250...

Part outsize beach resort, part culture capital, Sydney exemplifies the art of relaxed cosmopolitanism. It's urbane but not pretentious, cutting edge but not stressed out. Now a handful of players is...

Looking out over the city from the Sydney Tower, it's hard to believe that this sprawling metropolis was once a small, squalid, penal colony populated by convicts and soldiers.

Today Australia's...

Sydney could really be one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the world, with something of interest to be found on every street corner.

Darling Harbour, with its waterfront museums and...

Families with teenagers in tow may think that Sydney has no more than the picturesque photo opportunity of a "stodgy" Sydney Opera House or a ferry ride to excite their adolescent offspring. This tour...

Sydney has myriad shopping opportunities to tantalize your family, including those discerning teenage members. This tour showcases the best bargains for shopping in Australia's principal "East meets...

CIRCULAR QUAY TO THE OBELISK IN MACQUARIE PLACE: 0.26 km (easy)

Walk just a few hundred metres from Circular Quay on Sydney Harbour inland to the famous Obelisk in Macquarie Place. Additions include...

JUNGO REST AREA TO WEST PYMBLE: 9.7 km (easy to moderate)

Beginning near the source of Berowra Creek at the Jungo Rest Area in Elouera Park, Westleigh to walk south on suburban bush trails through...

CONGEWAI ROAD TO MILLFIELD: 10.3 km (easy)
Starting at the Great North Walk Congewai Valley Trackhead on Congewai Road walk north along Congewai Road beside the Congewai Creek; past Ellalong Lagoon,...

MT MYALL TO WATAGAN ROAD: 21.3 km (hard)
From Archery Road south of Wakefield cross the F3 freeway and begin to climb up to the Sugarloaf Range ridge. Follow this ridge until a gentler slope brings...

WEST PYMBLE TO HUNTER’S HILL: 16.2 km (easy to moderate)

South from West Pymble (near Mars Creek confluence with Lane Cove River) to De Burgh’s Bridge; then alongside the river, past Fiddens Wharf...

While Baz Luhrmann’s film Australia is set mainly in the Top End, Sydney makes an important appearance. Here, the star of the movie, Hugh Jackman, shares his favorite hometown spots.