Sydney Airport 1 hr 2
Narrabeen Lagoon (25 min) A haven for wildlife, this large coastal lagoon offers a multi-use trail, picnic areas & boat ramps. Long Reef Headland (32 min) Sightings of sea birds & migrating whales from a loop trail on grassy hills above a marine platform. Garigal National Park (41 min) Cycling, hiking & horse riding amid sandstone rock formations, waterfalls & Aboriginal sites. Broken Bay (1 hr 43) Picturesque Tasman Sea inlet measuring 5.6 sq. mi. & featuring a small island & historic lighthouse. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (51 min) More than 350 Aboriginal sites are recorded in this protected area of coastal bush and beaches. Bouddi National Park (1 hr 43) This 1,532-hectare park features a temperate rainforest, marine habitats & picnic facilities. Bobbin Head (52 min) Creekside picnic area with BBQ pits, plus paddle sports & a boardwalk through bird-filled mangroves. Pittwater (12 min) Scenic estuary between a national park & peninsula known for its Aboriginal art & yacht race. Resolute Beach (29 min) Bouddi coastal walk (1 hr 46) Partially boarded hiking track passing rainforest, beaches & picnic spots with coastal views. Barrenjoey Lighthouse (5 min) Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours. Dee Why Beach (33 min) Lively sandy beach near restaurants & cafes featuring a 50 metre ocean pool & a toddler area. West Head Lookout (34 min) Sitting spot with dramatic coastal views & a walking path with Aboriginal rock art & carvings. Mona Vale Beach (17 min) Low-key beach split by a rock platform, with surfing breaks, an ocean swimming pool & picnic areas. Brisbane Water National Park (1 hr 53) Stunning national park known for its hiking trails, cycling loops & Aboriginal engraving sites. |