Sydney Airport 37 min
Lane Cove National Park (7 min) Nature area offering wooded hiking paths, boat rides on a quiet river & many picnic areas. BridgeClimb Sydney (30 min) Tour company guiding visitors on climbs up the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge for stunning city views. Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park (33 min) Wildlife park with over 1700 birds, mammals & reptiles, plus a cafe, picnic area & souvenir shop. Berowra Valley National Park (9 min) Park and hiking Bobbin Head (18 min) Creekside picnic area with BBQ pits, plus paddle sports & a boardwalk through bird-filled mangroves. Pylon Lookout (27 min) 87m-tall bridge bearing with a 200-stair climb through historical exhibits to 360-degree city views. Raging Waters Sydney (35 min) Sizable waterpark offering long slides, a lazy river with tubes & a beach, plus a surfing area. Parramatta Park (27 min) Flower-filled park with a bike loop, playgrounds, al fresco concerts & Old Government House museum. Cockatoo Island (34 min) Camping is available on this historic island with a shipyard & former penal establishment. Koala Park Sanctuary Sydney (11 min) 10-acre park with rainforest & eucalyptus groves for koalas, kangaroos & other Australian animals. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (18 min) More than 350 Aboriginal sites are recorded in this protected area of coastal bush and beaches. Luna Park Sydney (29 min) Longstanding fun park reopened in 2004 after redevelopment, including a big top and a ferris wheel. Sydney Observatory (30 min) Historical, hilltop site with harbor views featuring an observatory & planetarium with films. Lake Parramatta (24 min) A walking trail encircles this recreational reservoir known for swimming, boating & picnics. Sydney Harbour Bridge (25 min) Iconic structure opened in 1932, offering a BridgeClimb & the Pylon Lookout, hosting exhibitions. |