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Mount Colah Station to Pymble Station cycle route, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andy Rich

Mount Colah Station to Pymble Station Cycle Route

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

For an exhilarating day trip that’s sure to get the adrenaline flowing, try Mount Colah Station to Pymble Station cycle...

Looking along the beach to the headland. Photo: John Yurasek

Maitland Bay Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Maitland Bay track is one of Bouddi National Park’s most popular bushwalks. This short, steep walking track begins at Maitland...

Piles Creek loop

Piles Creek loop

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you’re looking for a hike with a chance to unwind afterwards, head to Girrakool for Piles Creek loop. Wandering...

Marramarra National Park. Photo: John Spencer/NSW Government

Marramarra National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 21.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Marramarra National Park is one of the Hawkesbury's best-kept secrets and has to be among the most exciting national parks...

Seaforth Oval Natural Bridge track, Garigal National Park. Photo: Shaun Sursok

Seaforth Oval to Natural Bridge Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Seaforth Oval to Natural Bridge track is a scenic walk that’s full of history, but that’s not all that’ll get...

Shelly Beach

Shelly Beach, Manly

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 19.3 kms | Price from: Free

Shelly Beach is located in Manly and forms part of Cabbage Tree Bay, a protected marine reserve which lies adjacent...

Exterior of Rose Seidler House

Rose Seidler House

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 16.1 kms | Price from: Free

Rose Seidler House, built between 1948 and 1950, is one of the most uncompromising modernist houses in Australia. Nestled in...

Natural Bridge to Davidson Park walk, Garigal National Park. Photo: Shaun Sursok

Natural Bridge Track to Davidson Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Natural Bridge track is a half day walk linking the eastern and western foreshores of Bantry Bay. Look for...

Sun rising over Maccallum Seawater Pool

Maccallum Pool

Shopping and Markets Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Maccallum Pool, on the western side of Cremorne Point, is a unique harbourside pool with heritage character and superb views....

Hornsby Mountain Bike Trail

Hornsby Mountain Bike Trail

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Distance from: 19.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Enjoy 6km of white-knuckle mountain bike riding through picturesque bushland in Old Mans Valley, only a short cycle or walk...

Views of Cowan Creek from the Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head loop track. Photo: Natasha Webb/OEH

Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head Loop Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you like to mix things up a bit, you can’t miss Sphinx Memorial to Bobbin Head loop track. The...

Staples lookout, Brisbane Water National Park. Photo: John Yurasek/NSW Government

Staples Lookout

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you’re looking for a scenic place to gaze across the expanse of Brisbane Water and Woy Woy Bay, Staples...

View across the harbour towards North Head Sydney Harbour National Park

South Head Heritage trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

The short South Head Heritage trail offers something for everyone; incredible beach and harbour views, a glimpse into history and...

Grassy Haynes Flat picnic area with a picnic shelter in the distance, in Lane Cove National Park.

Haynes Flat picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Situated alongside the river, encircled by tall trees and with a large grassy area, Haynes Flat picnic area is a...

Playground near Jenkins Hill picnic area. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Jenkins Hill picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Jenkins Hill picnic area is located close to the Lane Cove River and weir. There’s a children’s playground that the...

Perimeter trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andy Richards

Perimeter Trail, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 7.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you love horse riding, then it’s time to saddle up and head for the hills; Terrey Hills that is....

Illoura picnic area, Lane Cove National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Illoura picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Nestled on the banks of the beautiful Lane Cove River, Illoura picnic area is a great spot for a relaxing...

Mooney Mooney nature walk

Mooney Mooney nature walk

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Distance from: 20.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Mooney Mooney nature walk links Mooney Mooney and Girrakool, leading through some of the most picturesque parts of Brisbane Water...

Manly scenic walkway

Manly scenic walkway

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

What’s the prettiest way to get to Manly? Some say catching the Manly ferry, but those in the know will...

Halfway Point picnic area, Lane Cove National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Halfway Point picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Halfway Point picnic area is an idyllic small, riverside picnic area, surrounded by bushland.Why not gather a group of friends...

Koonjeree picnic area, Lane Cove National Park. Photo: OEH

Koonjeree picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

A picturesque location, Koonjeree picnic area is the ideal spot for enjoying the beautiful bushland of Lane Cove National Park,...

Stepping Stone Crossing to Cascades trail, Garigal National Park. Photo: Shaun Sursok

Stepping Stone Crossing to Cascades Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Garigal National Park is blessed with an extensive network of tracks and trails that can be enjoyed by walking, by...

Somersby Falls walking track

Somersby Falls walking track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Starting at one of the most spectacular and popular rest stops on the NSW Central Coast – Somersby Falls picnic area –...

palm beach

Palm Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 5.7 kms | Price from: Free

Palm Beach lies at the end of a long peninsula, the furthest beach from Sydney CBD, fringed by surf on...

Jerusalem Bay to Brooklyn Track, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andy Richards

Great North Walk – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 11.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ever dreamt of completing the legendary Great North walk? Why not try a taster, without wearing out your walking boots?...

Lobster Beach, Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Lobster Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Leave the city beaches to the crowds while you spend the day at Lobster beach with barely a soul in...

Red Hands Cave, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andy Richards/NSW Government

Red Hands Cave Walking Track – Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 2.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

For an opportunity to see one of the most famous Aboriginal heritage sites in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Red Hands...

Grotto Point lighthouse at sunset overlooking Sydney Harbour. Photo: OEH/Natasha Webb

Grotto Point Lighthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 21.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you've ever dreamed of the life of a lighthouse-keeper, why not visit the historic Grotto Point Lighthouse and imagine...

Heath and Bare Creek trails, Garigal National Park. Photo: Kim McClymont/NSW Government

Heath and Bare Creek Trails

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Popular for mountain biking and horse riding, Heath trail is a challenging fire trail running down into the valley of...

Mount Bouddi (Dingeldei) picnic area, Bouddi National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin © OEH

Mount Bouddi (Dingeldei) picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Sometimes referred to as the Dingeldei picnic area, Mount Bouddi picnic area is a great spot for a bush picnic....

A couple enjoying the sunrise, Hornby Lighthouse at South Head, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo:

Hornby Lighthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Hornby Lighthouse stands tall at South Head, near Watsons Bay in Sydney Harbour National Park. The iconic red and white...

Patonga to Pearl Beach, Brisbane Water National Park, Photo: John Yurasek/NSW Government

Patonga to Pearl Beach Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 8.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Patonga to Pearl Beach walking track follows the Great North Walk through the beautiful red gums of Brisbane Water...

Shakespeare Point, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: John Yurasek/NSW Government

Shakespeares Point

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Shakespeares Point in Nielsen Park is a perfect outdoor location to highlight the best of Sydney's urban and natural charms....

People kayaking on Lane Cove River, Lane Cove National Park. Photo: OEH/Caravel Content

Lane Cove National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Distance from: 21.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Lane Cove National Park is a beautiful pocket of bushland that sits on either side of the peaceful Lane Cove...

Aerial view of South Head, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: David Finnegan/DPIE

South Head

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

South Head is known for its sheer ocean cliffs, military history, and the whimsical-looking Hornby Lighthouse. But it's the picture-perfect...

Signposts point the way to Grotto Point Aboriginal engravings off Manly scenic walkway. Photo:

Grotto Point Aboriginal engraving site

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Sydney Harbour National Park is home to several known rock engravings made by the region's Aboriginal inhabitants. Fascinating, well-preserved and...

Hermitage Foreshore track

Hermitage Foreshore track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 25.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Please note: Construction to replace the concrete seawall at Nielsen Park is scheduled for completion in June 2024. Shark Beach...

The Basin track and Mackerel track, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andrew Richards

The Basin track and Mackerel track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 2.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Walking the scenic Basin track and Mackerel track is an excellent way of exploring Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.You can start...

Walking Manly to Spit

Manly to Spit Bridge Scenic Walkway

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.6 kms | Price from: Free

The Manly Scenic Walkway offers the visitor access to some of Sydney Harbour's most stunning scenery and bushland. The track...

Riverside walking track, Lane Cove National Park. Photo: Debbie McGerty

Riverside Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

The delightful Riverside walking track meanders through natural bushland and a string of picturesque picnic areas in Lane Cove National...

Moola picnic area, Lane Cove National Park. Photo: Kevin McGrath © OEH

Moola picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

There are plenty of facilities here, including wood and electric barbecues, and, when it's open on weekends and school holidays,...

Courtesy of Destination NSW

Mona Vale Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: Free

Mona Vale is effectively two separate beaches separated by a broad ocean rock platform. Waves that roll in along the...

Salvation loop, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andy Richards/NSW Government

Salvation Loop Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 2.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

A delightful, easy walking track through unique hanging swamps off West Head Road in the middle of Ku-ring-gai Chase National...

Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park

Great North walk – Brisbane Water National Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 22.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Built in 1988 to celebrate Australia’s bicentennial year, Great North walk is a 250 kilometre bushwalking track linking the Sydney...

Pipeline and Bungaroo tracks to Stepping Stones trail, Garigal National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Pipeline and Bungaroo Tracks to Stepping Stones Crossing

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Leave suburbia behind as you follow Pipeline and Bungaroo tracks to Stepping Stones Crossing. Starting in St Ives on Sydney’s...

Great North walk - Berowra Valley National Park

Great North walk – Berowra Valley National Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Also known as Benowie walking track, this beautiful bushland walk through Berowra Valley National Park follows Berowra Creek for 25...

Reef Beach

Reef Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 20.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

Reef Beach offers the chance to kick back in your own hometown, even if it’s only for an afternoon. This...

Courtesy Destination NSW

Manly Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 18.5 kms | Price from: Free

Manly Beach is one of Australia's most famous beaches, best known for being the beach where the world's first surfing...

Queenscliff wormhole

Queenscliff Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 17.9 kms | Price from: Free

Queenscliff Beach is at the northern headland of Sydney’s famous Manly Beach and is famous amongst the Australian surf beaches...

Rocky Point trail, Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Yurasek

Rocky Point Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 14.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Bouddi National Park offers plenty of mountain biking opportunities on well-defined trails, also suitable for walking. One of the best...

A footbridge on the Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra. Photo:Andy Richards/NSW Government

Mount Ku-ring-gai Track to Berowra Station

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 13.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

When it’s time to answer the call of the wild, pack the sandwiches and grab your mates for a rugged...

Marramarra Ridge to Smugglers Ridge walking track

Marramarra Ridge to Smugglers Ridge walking track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Discover the Hawkesbury Sandstone ridge tops and explore the tidal creek lines of Marramarra on this beautiful day walk.Enjoy easy...

Strom loop, Bouddi National Park. Photo: Nick Cubbin

Strom Loop

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Strom loop is a good option for families who enjoy walking or beginner cycling, and want to get a taste...

Lady Bay Beach, Sydney Harbour National Park. Photo: John Yurasek/NSW Government

Lady Bay Beach

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

When you feel the need for a quick nature escape but don't have the time to get out of town,...

Cycle from Pennant Hills park to West Pymble, Lane Cove National Park. Photo: Debby McGerty.

Pennant Hills West Pymble Fire Trail

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The fire trail from Pennant Hills Park to West Pymble winds its way through the eucalypt forest of Lane Cove...

Family walking beneath the trees at Nielsen Park. Photo: John Spencer/DPIE

Nielsen Park

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 24.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Please note: Construction to replace the concrete seawall at Nielsen Park is scheduled for completion in June 2024. Shark Beach...

Scenic Drive Kangaroo Valley

South Coast Harvest Farm Gate Trail

Agri, Mining and Industry Shopping and Markets

Distance from: 23.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Once you leave suburbia, no visitor could fail to notice the lush pastures, contented cows, the green hills that roll...

Sphinx Memorial, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo: Andy Richards/NSW Government

Sphinx Memorial

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Distance from: 13.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Sphinx Memorial is a sandstone monument created in memory of lives lost in the First World War and was created...

Children looking for soldier crabs on the sand at The Basin, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Photo:

The Basin picnic area

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 2.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

When you need a city escape, gather the crew and set sail for The Basin picnic area, nestled in the...

Mount Bouddi walking track, Bouddi National Park. Photo: John Spencer

Mount Bouddi Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Distance from: 16.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Starting at Mount Bouddi (Dingeldei) picnic area, Mount Bouddi walking track is a short and easy walk through beautiful bushland...

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