Magic Point — Local services in Sydney

My favourite Sydney walk. Far less people than the Bondi to coogee coast walk. It's real Sydney banksia scrub, like a small snapshot of the Royal National Park just further south. If you like whale watching or bird watching it's absolutely perfect. In summer there is a little of reptiles, lizards and snakes are very common. Track is raised platform for 60% rest is dirt or sand. About 10 stairs in the middle section. The park is closed when the near by rifle range is in use, look for the red...

I came here for some peace and quiet, to sit down and read a book and watch the waves and whatnot. I got a lot more than I bargained for - in a good way! As I was watching the waves crashing around the point, I spotted a whale tail. And then another, and then another after that. What was supposed to be a nice quiet afternoon alone with my thoughts turned into a free whale-watching experience - what an afternoon!

Practical advice: the path getting to the point can be quite muddy, so dress...

This beautiful and very easy walk was a highlight of our latest visit to Sydney...set in the Malabar Nature Reserve, one walks along a clear path, some parts are soft and sandy and some with a hard surface....a very slight incline takes you along high cliffs and sandstone formations...and beautiful wild seascapes...we were lucky enough to see a pod of...