| the 6 no-frills rooms (no air-conditioning) come with minifridges and tea and coffeemaking facilities, plus shared bathrooms with walk-in showers. set in a low-rise modern building a 2-minute walk from hawkesbury river station, this straightforward pub with rooms is 5. an adjacent restaurant serves pub classics and the lively bar has pool tables and offers betting services. parking is complimentary. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. 4 km from the m1 pacific motorway and 9 km from the muogamarra nature reserve. there's also a beer and wine store
Sydney Airport 53 min
Barrenjoey Lighthouse (1 hr 12)
Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours. Bobbin Head (31 min)
Creekside picnic area with BBQ pits, plus paddle sports & a boardwalk through bird-filled mangroves. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (31 min)
More than 350 Aboriginal sites are recorded in this protected area of coastal bush and beaches. Narrabeen Lagoon (53 min)
A haven for wildlife, this large coastal lagoon offers a multi-use trail, picnic areas & boat ramps. The Riverboat Postman (2 min) Pittwater (1 hr 3)
Scenic estuary between a national park & peninsula known for its Aboriginal art & yacht race. Muogamarra (24 min)
Nature reserve, wildlife, and nature Bouddi National Park (48 min)
This 1,532-hectare park features a temperate rainforest, marine habitats & picnic facilities. Resolute Beach (1 hr 2) Broken Bay (49 min)
Picturesque Tasman Sea inlet measuring 5.6 sq. mi. & featuring a small island & historic lighthouse. Berowra Valley National Park (31 min)
Park and hiking Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary (20 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with a visitor center & Aboriginal sites offering guided tours & animal feedings. West Head Lookout (1 hr 2)
Sitting spot with dramatic coastal views & a walking path with Aboriginal rock art & carvings. Brisbane Water National Park (59 min)
Stunning national park known for its hiking trails, cycling loops & Aboriginal engraving sites. Australian Reptile Park (24 min)
Popular zoo with many species of reptiles, free-roaming kangaroos, shows & hands-on experiences. | 
