Park Estates and Trails

With over 130 parks, open spaces and reserves linked together by many picturesque trails, it will take more than a day to explore the City of Canada Bay, but one route brings together many of the attractions of parklands, estates and trails allowing you to taste the best of all worlds in only half-a-day.

Begin your journey at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, an 800m rainforest that serves as a memorial of the New Guinean Campaign during World War II. Developed by the community in 1994, the track not only offers an engaging educational experience, but also a peaceful hideaway for anyone wanting to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Stroll along a gently winding path and discover historical accounts and images that have become an important part of our Australian heritage. There is a striking granite centerpiece and beautiful rose garden, as well as a watercourse leading to a pond that overlooks the Parramatta River. You can also walk along a timber boardwalk introducing you to New Guinean vegetation. Halfway down enjoy a light snack at the Kiosk and Information Centre.

Following on from Kokoda, take the Foreshore Trail encircling Brays Bay, Yaralla Bay and Majors Bay. Experience a quiet country sensation within a city environment as you walk the hour-long route around Concord Hospital, the primary filming location for Australia's successful medical drama 'All Saints' and the Yaralla estate, one of the oldest estates in Sydney dating back to 1797. You'll find yourself lost in time among rustling trees and shrubs, rough tracks and old buildings.

Leap forward in time as you approach the modern and spacious park environment of Majors Bay Reserve. Complete with sporting fields and beautiful grounds, the reserve offers a perfect resting place for the whole family. Use the wide, open spaces for fun and games or rest in the serene atmosphere complete with great water views. Alternatively you can relax at the Concord RSL just down the road from the Reserve.

Resume your walk around the reserve up to Majors Bay Road, where you will walk past the Concord Golf Club. With a history dating back to 1893, it comes as no surprise that Concord Golf Club is considered 'one of Sydney's most prestigious golf clubs'. Since its establishment, it has welcomed many world famous golfers like Greg Norman and hosted many championship tournaments, including the Australian PGA, NSW Open and ANZ Championship. The private club maintains the highest standards and it is essential to contact their office before visiting.

You can't help but appreciate the delightful environment in Majors Bay Road with its strong emphasis on outdoor dining, which is very welcoming. The wide variety of food is sure to please any taste. Grab a bite and come down to the Queen Elizabeth Park at the end of the road providing tables, barbeque and shelters to enjoy.

If you're still looking for a little more excitement, Sydney Olympic Park and Bicentennial Park are only minutes away – Australia's central focus during the 2000 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Featuring world-class sporting and entertainment facilities that accommodated some of the greatest athletes and sporting legends of our time, Olympic Park is a world of its own. Take a self-guided tour of Olympic Park at the Visitors Centre set in a heritage garden, or visit the beautiful parklands at Bicentennial Park, a grand 100 hectare natural heritage featuring free barbecues, picnic shelters, walking trails, kiosk, cycle paths and many more. Explore it all. It's not often you visit places that have made a mark in world sporting history.