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Malabar Headland Coastal Walk

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Location: New South Wales, Australia

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Sue

February 28, 2026

The Malabar Headland Coastal Walk in Sydney is a relatively easy circuit trail that links the Boora Point Walking Track with the Western Escarpment Walking Track that starts near South Maroubra Beach.This scenic route offers dramatic cliff-top views and lush bushland, and it is one of the city’s best whale-watching spots, especially during humpback migration season. Less crowded than the Bondi to Coogee walk, it’s a quieter coastal experience with opportunities to detour to Malabar Beach along the way.

Dan

June 22, 2023

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Very likely to see whales during migration season!

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Location: New South Wales, Australia

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