A place built originally for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Sydney Olympic park has some of the most interesting walks you can find in Sydney.
With magical walks all over, shipwrecks, endangered frogs, and a bird watchers dream, you need to visit Sydney Olympic Park to discover these walks.
Badu Mangroves
Who would have thought ancient mangroves would be so close to Sydney. Just West to Sydney in Sydney Olympic park you can find the boardwalk that winds through the Grey Mangroves. Keep an eye out for local birds and frogs.
This was a beautiful walk that we had almost to ourselves.
Continue Past The Waterbird Refuge
Coming out of the Badu Mangroves boardwalk, you can continue along the river to see some unexpected sites.
If you're a keen birdwatcher, there is a massive wetland you pass where you can stop and admire the birds, bring your binoculars if you want to see them up close.
You don't have to wear your camouflage to watch the birds, as there are many lookouts around the wetlands to get that perfect view.
Continuing on this route you'll start to notice viewpoints for... shipwrecks?
Homebush Bay used to be the home to a ship-breaking yard.
You can read about the history of the ships along your walk. Keep an eye on your journey, as there are 5 shipwrecks to watch out for.
The walk along the river will reward you with some more interesting sites.
While on the hunt for shipwrecks you will walk past the Billabong Observation Tower.
Climb up the spiral staircase to the top for a 360 view of Homebush Bay and the Wetlands you had just explored.
Keep heading along this trail and you will cross a road. Turn right after the road and keep following along the trail.
We will now be heading towards another very unique walk, Brickpit Ring Walk.
Brickpit Ring Walk
Finishing the trail with one of the most unique walks Sydney has to offer. This walk towers 18.5 metres above a pond that has the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog calling it it's home.
This trail is a 550 metre long loop, right above the pond. As you walk along you can hear the frogs and read about the history of the area that oversaw the production of clay bricks.
If you're a frog lover make sure you have your binoculars to try and get a glimpse of the frogs below you.
Know Before You Go
Start this loop at Badu Mangroves Carpark if you are driving
If you're catching public transport you can hop off at Olympic Park Station. You can check your route here
These walks are accessible by wheelchair as well as prams
The Australian sun is extreme, make sure you wear a hat and 50+ SPF Sunscreen
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