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Sydney Outdoor Activities: Expert Guides, Tips & More

In Sydney, over 5 million people are bordered by national parks to the north, south and west, with the endless Pacific Ocean to the east. Known for its beautiful harbour and beaches, the city is also speckled with bushland that’s perfect for hiking and mountain biking. The best hikes secret swimming holes, camping sites, waterfalls,  and picnic spots await and are never far away.

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4 Unique Cycling Tracks Near Sydney
13 Best Camping Spots Near Sydney 2023
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Exploring Gibraltar Range National Park on Foot
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Spit Bridge to Manly Walk, Sydney’s Best Hike?
5 Best Overnight Hikes Near Sydney 2023
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Your Complete Guide to Adventures Near Sydney
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13 Dog Friendly Walks Sydney 2023 [Including Bush Walks, Tracks & Hikes]
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We Are Explorers is aware that the land is never truly being explored anew, given the ancient cultures that came before us who still call this land their home.

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