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Sydney just opened a new clifftop walk in time for summer

Kassia Byrnes Kassia Byrnes
A new coastal walk has opened in the Sutherland Shire.

For those planning to make the most of Sydney’s fabulous weather and the Christmas holidays, there’s great news: Sutherland Shire has officially opened a new walking trail, Hungry Point Cliff Top Walk, thanks to $6.9 million in NSW Government grant funding.

Following the coast between Cronulla Esplanade and the southern point of the scenic Hungry Point Reserve, a boardwalk allows hikers to wander along the actual clifftops from Salmon Haul Bay to the headland at Hungry Point, similar to the Coogee to Bondi walk. The views are spectacular and uninterrupted.

Hungry Point Cliff Top Walk viewing platform
Stop on purpose-built viewing platforms. (Image: Sutherland Shire Council)

“Hungry Point Reserve provides a scenic and relaxing coastal environment for locals and visitors to enjoy natural beauty with panoramic views across Port Hacking to Bundeena and Maianbar," said Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully. “It is exciting to see this stunning walkway already in use, providing another iconic coastal walk for southern Sydney."

The walk is an extension of the already popular 4.5-kilometre Cronulla Coastal Walk, with a few added features like accessible platforms, interpretive signage and landscaping.

Hungry Point Cliff Top Walk
Enjoy cliff-top ocean views. (Image: Sutherland Shire Council)

“Hungry Point Reserve is truly one of the hidden gems of the Sutherland Shire, with this new walkway unlocking access for people to enjoy a stroll in the stunning natural surrounds and take in sweeping views over the beautiful Port Hacking," said Sutherland Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Jack Boyd.

“With the Hungry Point walkway effectively linking with much-loved Esplanade walkway along our Bate Bay coastline, local residents and visitors to our community will now be able to come down and experience what has to be one of the best coastal walks to be found anywhere in Australia," he continued.

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Address: 196-202 Nicholson Parade, Cronulla to Hungry Point Reserve .
Getting there: Public transport to Cronulla is available, but slow. Driving is easiest.
Level: Easy, mostly flat with some stairs.
Parking: There is public parking at either end, near Cronulla Esplanade or Hungry Point Reserve
Accessibility: The walk isn’t accessible, but there is an accessible viewing platform.

Other Sydney Walks

Hungry Point Cliff Top Walk bush
Wander through bushland in some parts. (Image: Sutherland Shire Council)

Still have itchy feet? Sydney has no shortage of coastal and bush walks, so keep your laces tied. Try the America Bay Walking Track in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park with incredible views over the still waters of America Bay. Stay at Ku-ring-gai for the popular Resolute Beach Circuit Walk for access to secluded beaches, or the Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop – the striking sandstone Sphinx Memorial makes for an easy path indicator.

Or head to Lane Cove National Park for lush bushlands and riverside trails (it’s also the perfect picnic spot) along the Riverside Walking Track . The Curra Moors Loop Track at Royal National Park is great for a mostly flat walk with coastal views and scribbly gums. Visit in season to spot whales on their migration path.

Want more options? We’ve rounded up our favourite Sydney walks.

Kassia Byrnes
Kassia Byrnes is the Native Content Editor for Australian Traveller and International Traveller. She's come a long way since writing in her diary about family trips to Grandma's. After graduating a BA of Communication from University of Technology Sydney, she has been writing about her travels (and more) professionally for over 10 years for titles like AWOL, News.com.au, Pedestrian.TV, Body + Soul and Punkee. She's addicted to travel but has a terrible sense of direction, so you can usually find her getting lost somewhere new around the world. Luckily, she loves to explore and have new adventures – whether that’s exploring the backstreets, bungee jumping off a bridge or hiking for days. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @probably_kassia.
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    Treat your taste buds at Potager. (Image: Cara Sophie)

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