Sydney Airport 1 hr 21
Barrenjoey Lighthouse (1 hr 10)
Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours. Mona Vale Beach (1 hr 20)
Low-key beach split by a rock platform, with surfing breaks, an ocean swimming pool & picnic areas. Broken Bay (15 min)
Picturesque Tasman Sea inlet measuring 5.6 sq. mi. & featuring a small island & historic lighthouse. The Skillion (26 min) Putty Beach (14 min) West Head Lookout (1 hr 30)
Sitting spot with dramatic coastal views & a walking path with Aboriginal rock art & carvings. Bouddi coastal walk (16 min)
Partially boarded hiking track passing rainforest, beaches & picnic spots with coastal views. Australian Reptile Park (26 min)
Popular zoo with many species of reptiles, free-roaming kangaroos, shows & hands-on experiences. Lion Island (14 min)
Penguins and nature reserve Brisbane Water National Park (46 min)
Stunning national park known for its hiking trails, cycling loops & Aboriginal engraving sites. Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary (31 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with a visitor center & Aboriginal sites offering guided tours & animal feedings. Resolute Beach (1 hr 4) Pittwater (1 hr 31)
Scenic estuary between a national park & peninsula known for its Aboriginal art & yacht race. Terrigal Beach (24 min)
This popular patrolled city beach features picnic areas, swimming, boating, scuba diving & more. Bouddi National Park (13 min)
This 1,532-hectare park features a temperate rainforest, marine habitats & picnic facilities. | 
