Sydney Airport 1 hr 30
Broken Bay (27 min)
Picturesque Tasman Sea inlet measuring 5.6 sq. mi. & featuring a small island & historic lighthouse. Resolute Beach (1 hr 15) Bouddi coastal walk (5 min)
Partially boarded hiking track passing rainforest, beaches & picnic spots with coastal views. Terrigal Beach (22 min)
This popular patrolled city beach features picnic areas, swimming, boating, scuba diving & more. The Skillion (23 min) Pittwater (1 hr 40)
Scenic estuary between a national park & peninsula known for its Aboriginal art & yacht race. Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary (41 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with a visitor center & Aboriginal sites offering guided tours & animal feedings. West Head Lookout (1 hr 39)
Sitting spot with dramatic coastal views & a walking path with Aboriginal rock art & carvings. Putty Beach (3 min) Mona Vale Beach (1 hr 29)
Low-key beach split by a rock platform, with surfing breaks, an ocean swimming pool & picnic areas. Brisbane Water National Park (55 min)
Stunning national park known for its hiking trails, cycling loops & Aboriginal engraving sites. Bouddi National Park (6 min)
This 1,532-hectare park features a temperate rainforest, marine habitats & picnic facilities. Lion Island (26 min)
Penguins and nature reserve Barrenjoey Lighthouse (1 hr 20)
Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours. Australian Reptile Park (35 min)
Popular zoo with many species of reptiles, free-roaming kangaroos, shows & hands-on experiences. | 
