Manly to Shelly beach Walk

Manly is one of the most famous beaches in Sydney. It is located in the northern beaches district, which is about 20 kilometres north from the CBD. It is possible to arrive to the suburb by bus, or by catching a ferry, which runs directly from Circular Quay and takes about thirty minutes. On the right end of the beach, it starts a beautiful walk to Shelly beach. It is approximately half an hour walk suitable for all ages. While walking, it is possible to admire the beautiful landscape that fades into the ocean. Moreover, the walk is a great opportunity to come in contact with nature, and forget the frenetic life of the city. On the other end of the walk, Shelly Beach is a gracious little beach, from which you can admire the immense Manly Beach. After engaging in this scenic walk, Shelly Beach offers free BBQ amenities for the public to use. This is a great idea to enjoy the surroundings whilst cooking a BBQ for the family. However, there are also some cafes ready to serve you and satisfy your needs after the walk. Overall, it is worth taking some time to discover this admirable place of Sydney.

Barrenjoey Lighthouse - Palm Beach

An iconic landmark on the Northern Beaches of Sydney

Barrenjoey Lighthouse is located at the head of Palm Beach, Sydney. The lighthouse sits on Sydney's most northern point. It sits approximately 90 metres above sea level and can be reached by a number of walking tracks. Visitors can take the 1km walking track to the top, which is an easy walk offering magnificent views along the track. Or for those who are up for the challenge take the short hike up the Smugglers track to the top. The walk is well worth the efforts and once you reach the top the views will take your breath away, with views overlooking Broken Bay, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Central Coast. The lighthouse itself was built in 1881 and is made from sandstone quarried on the site. Barrenjoey Lighthouse is one of the Northern Beaches most iconic landmarks and is an easy day trip from Sydney. Parking is available in Governor Phillip Park car park as well as along Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach. 

Sydney Chinatown

Sydney Chinatown is south urban of CBD. It is located in Haymarket, between the Central Station and Darling Harbour. Sydney Chinatown, although the area is not larger than New York’s and San Francisco’s Chinatown, it is exquisite, beautiful and quite Chinese characteristics. With the development of Chinese society, it became one of Australia’s major tourist and shopping area. People can find several of the best Chinese culture right in this neighborhood. They offer some of the best festivals, shops, history, and even food. This is essential when walking through the streets all day that you stop for a hot plate of traditional Chinese cuisine. Besides, go shopping in Sydney Chinatown to find some gifts for the whole family. There are a large number of markets and shops to visit for numerous goods. This can be taken care of if you want to bring some gifts back for the whole family. There is so much to do when you visit Sydney Chinatown that you might spend all day there. This means you can be sure that everyone will find something they liked during the visit.

Harbour bridge

The harbour bridge is the prominent landmark of Sydney. It is considered as the world's colossal steel bridge.This bridge is formerly known as 'coathanger' to the local people of Sydney. It attracts many tourists because of its iconic structure and secondly because of the beautiful panorama it provides.Sydney's world famous opera house has a splendid view from the Harbour bridge.Take a stroll along the pedestrian way from the eastern side of the bridge for great views of Sydney city, circular quay and all the way up Sydney harbour to the heads. Its major artery is that it connects Sydney CBD to Milson's point ( also known as the North shore ). there are four ways to get to the bridge; drive,take a train,cycle or walk. It is about a 30 minutes stroll to cross the bridge for pedestrians. Also, climbing the bridge has become popular tourist attraction now. It's a very thrilling experience to take over a bridge climb. Additionally, you can take the 200 steps to the top of the southern pylon, where there's a museum on bridge's history. Overall ,the harbour bridge provides stunning views,great history and a rare glimpse of the Sydney skyline, with the experience of seeing it set to create lasting memories !

by Priyanka nain

Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour is one of the most famous places in Sydney. It is right in the heart of the city, five minutes from Town Hall. It is possible to arrive there by bus, train, and ferry. It is full of shops, restaurants, bars, and pubs and a lot more. It offers many opportunities for every age! Within Darling Harbour are numerous cafes and restaurants,that offer a range of cuisines to suit all taste buds! There is also a large shopping centre located in the centre of Darling Harbour which offers shops to suit all ages and styles, among them it is located the Hard Rock Cafè with its characteristics souvenirs. If you prefer to visit museums, in Darling Harbour there is the National Maritime Museum, the Aquarium, a zoo, and Madame Tussauds. On the other hand, if you prefer more quiet and peaceful place you can visit the Chinese Gardens. It is always busy of workers as well as tourists. Darling Harbour transmits a unique feeling of the city life. The proximity of high buildings, water, and boats result in an unparalleled atmosphere, you can experience both during the day and at night.
By Margherita Pozzi

Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk- Eastern Suburbs

The Bondi to Bronte walk is a famous walking track which has attracted tourists and locals alike for decades. The coastal track spans around the headlands of Bondi, Tamarrama and Bronte Beach offering breathtaking views of the vast pacific ocean, and natural landscape of Sydney’s East Coast. The track is about a 6km return trip and can be started at either Bondi or Bronte Beach. It is an easy walk for all all ages and abilities and provides a relaxing escape from the frantic city CBD. Along the track there are plenty of resting spots which give walkers the chance to take in the serene view. Additionally, at the end of the walk there are many cafes and restaurants along Bondi and Bronte Beach which are ideal after working up an appetite from the walk!

Bondi Beach is 7km from Sydney CBD and easy to get to with Bus and Train services going to Bondi around every 15 minutes from the CBD. There is also a direct bus to Bronte Beach which comes regularly. Therefore, the Bondi to Bronte walk is a great way to stay healthy and relax, whilst also admiring the beautiful coastal landscape of Sydney’s Beaches. 

By Sophia Carroll

Bicentennial Coastal Walkway - Sydney's Northern Beaches

The Bicentennial Coastal Walkway is situated on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The walkway starts in Palm Beach and continues onto Manly Beach. The walking track is a pathway that goes past each beach which a pathway connecting to all of the beaches, a climbing track and stairs up the significant headlands and many lookouts which entail beautiful views that will encompass the walker. The walkway is approximately 25km long which can be either completed individually or in sections. These include: Day 1 - Barrenjoey Headland to Avalon Beach. Day 2 - Avalon Beach to Narrabeen Lagoon. Day 3 - Narrabeen Lagoon to Manly. This walkway is great for families, couples or individuals as the views are truly spectacular. There are some steep sections and stairs that walkers may need to be mindful of when considering their fitness. Some notable sections of the walk that are worth seeing include; Barrenjoey Headland, Turimetta Headland and Narrabeen Lagoon and Rock pool. The walkway also provides a variety of flora and fauna and spots for a picnic with a view! Overall, this is a beautiful coastal walk that entails marvellous views of the ocean whilst exercising at the same time. The  Bicentennial Coastal Walkway is a photographers dream that can be enjoyed by all.
By Jessica Bullen