Sydney Airport 1 hr 3
Mona Vale Beach (17 min)
Low-key beach split by a rock platform, with surfing breaks, an ocean swimming pool & picnic areas. Narrabeen Lagoon (25 min)
A haven for wildlife, this large coastal lagoon offers a multi-use trail, picnic areas & boat ramps. West Head Lookout (47 min)
Sitting spot with dramatic coastal views & a walking path with Aboriginal rock art & carvings. Bobbin Head (52 min)
Creekside picnic area with BBQ pits, plus paddle sports & a boardwalk through bird-filled mangroves. Long Reef Headland (32 min)
Sightings of sea birds & migrating whales from a loop trail on grassy hills above a marine platform. Brisbane Water National Park (1 hr 54)
Stunning national park known for its hiking trails, cycling loops & Aboriginal engraving sites. Pittwater (12 min)
Scenic estuary between a national park & peninsula known for its Aboriginal art & yacht race. Bouddi National Park (1 hr 43)
This 1,532-hectare park features a temperate rainforest, marine habitats & picnic facilities. Barrenjoey Lighthouse (9 min)
Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours. Freshwater Beach (41 min)
Protected beach offering calm waters for swimming as well as a 50-m. saltwater pool. Resolute Beach (46 min) Broken Bay (1 hr 43)
Picturesque Tasman Sea inlet measuring 5.6 sq. mi. & featuring a small island & historic lighthouse. Bouddi coastal walk (1 hr 47)
Partially boarded hiking track passing rainforest, beaches & picnic spots with coastal views. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (52 min)
More than 350 Aboriginal sites are recorded in this protected area of coastal bush and beaches. Dee Why Beach (34 min)
Lively sandy beach near restaurants & cafes featuring a 50 metre ocean pool & a toddler area. | 
