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Whether it’s a long trek getting in touch with nature or casual stroll to watch the whale migration, the Northern Beaches has a walk to suit everyone.
Our Northern Beaches Coast Walk - which is almost complete - stretches all 36kms from Manly to Palm Beach and showcases our spectacular coastline, offering views from some of Sydney’s most beautiful vantage points.
Check out our Hello Manly visitor centre website for walks in the iconic Manly area.
We also have some spectacular walks as part of the Bicentennial Walkway from North Narrabeen to Palm Beach.
The round trip around Narrabeen Lagoon is very popular with locals and visitors alike.
Anembo Reserve Walk and Trail
Anembo Road , Duffys Forest
Anembo Reserve is located in Duffy’s Forest and adjoins Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. The reserve has special conservation significance and is habitat for a number of threatened flora and fauna species due to its relatively large size, good condition and connectivity to the national park.
Angophora Reserve
The reserve is mainly accessed by exercise walkers, bush walkers and bush regeneration workers.
Balgowlah Heights Neighbourhood Walk / Bike Route
Pitt Street , Balgowlah
Take this short walk or ride around Balgowlah Heights. Discover this neighbourhood and its hidden gems.
Belrose Neighbourhood Walk / Bike Route
Take this short walk or ride around North Narrabeen. Discover this neighbourhood and its hidden gems.
Bicentennial Coastal Walk
This is a splendid coastal walk featuring significant headlands, sweeping beaches and four lagoons, with links to other areas of the Northern Beaches
Brookvale Heritage Walk
A walk through the Brookvale area will identify historical landmarks and points of interest
Curl Curl Lagoon
Huston Parade , Curl Curl
Enjoy a leisurely stroll beneath the trees around the lagoon. Sections from the main carpark are wheelchair accessible but not the full loop.
Dee Why Beach to Narrabeen Lagoon via Cromer
This is a great multi-use trail linking Dee Why Beach to Narrabeen Lagoon.
Dee Why Headland Walk
Dee Why Headland is a sensitive coastal ecosystem, providing an important wildlife corridor between Curl Curl and Dee Why Lagoons.
Dee Why Lagoon to Long Reef Headland
James Meehan Reserve , Dee Why
This walk follows a well-defined pathway with a medium slope up to the headland, then requires a reasonable amount of sand/beach walking.
Dee Why to Freshwater Neighbourhood Walk / Bike Route
Take this short walk or ride from Dee Why to Freshwater. Discover this neighbourhood and its hidden gems.
Freshwater Surfing History and Heritage Walk
Freshwater has a rich beach culture stretching for more than 100 years. Come and learn about the area's surfing history and other interesting historical facts.
Governor Phillip Lookout
Warringah Rd , Beacon Hill
A four hectare reserve 155 metres above sea level with 360° views of our beautiful coastline
Great Mackerel Beach
Status
open
Message
Unpatrolled
Ross Smith Parade , Great Mackerel Beach
Great Mackerel Beach is located on the western foreshore of Pittwater.
Irrawong Reserve and Waterfall (Jim Revitt Walk)
Access from Garden Street or end of Irrawong Road (corner of Epworth Avenue) , Warriewood
A hidden gem of bushland and tracks leading to Irrawong Waterfall.
Jamieson Park
The Esplanade , Narrabeen
Jamieson Park is a 42.8ha reserve located along the southern foreshores of Narrabeen Lagoon.
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Status
open
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park , Cottage Point
Australia’s second-oldest national park, heritage-listed Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park combines important history with scenic beauty.