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Sydney, Australia
Sydney is built for outdoor walking, with its dramatic harbor, coastal cliffs, and year-round mild climate. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk is one of the world's great urban hikes, following sandstone cliffs past hidden beaches and ocean pools. Circular Quay is the perfect starting point for walks to the Opera House, through the Royal Botanic Garden, or across the Harbour Bridge to Milsons Point. The Rocks neighborhood preserves colonial-era laneways and weekend markets beneath the shadow of the bridge. Surry Hills and Newtown offer eclectic dining, vintage shopping, and street art, while Paddington's terrace houses line streets filled with galleries and design shops. Darling Harbour and Barangaroo provide waterfront promenades, and the Aboriginal heritage of the area is woven into many walking routes.
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Wear sunscreen even on cloudy days — Australia's UV index is significantly higher than in the Northern Hemisphere. Carry water and a hat for any coastal or park walks.
March through May (autumn) and September through November (spring) offer the best walking weather. Summer (December through February) can be hot but the coastal walks benefit from ocean breezes.