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Best Hikes Near Sydney 2025: Coastal Walks to Blue Mountains Trails

Sydney is ringed by some of Australia's most spectacular hiking terrain — the Royal National Park to the south, the Blue Mountains to the west, and the Sydney Harbour National Park threading through the city itself. From the famous Bondi to Coogee coastal walk to the challenging Six Foot Track in the Blue Mountains, Sydney offers day hikes that rival anywhere in the world.

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