Sydney’s Green Cathedral: Royal National Park Coast Track (Bundeena to Otford)

A full-day low-carbon escape into Australia’s oldest national park. This coastal hike passes ancient Aboriginal middens, the eerie ‘Figure Eight Pools’ (tide-dependent), and dramatic sea cliffs. Locals recommend taking the train to Cronulla, then the ferry to Bundeena – no car needed. Pack a reusable bottle; fill up at the Bundeena community tap. The track is challenging in sections but rewards with whale sightings (May-Nov) and solitude.