Sydney Airport 1 hr 31
West Head Lookout (1 hr 40)
Sitting spot with dramatic coastal views & a walking path with Aboriginal rock art & carvings. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (1 hr 9)
More than 350 Aboriginal sites are recorded in this protected area of coastal bush and beaches. Brisbane Water National Park (56 min)
Stunning national park known for its hiking trails, cycling loops & Aboriginal engraving sites. Mona Vale Beach (1 hr 30)
Low-key beach split by a rock platform, with surfing breaks, an ocean swimming pool & picnic areas. Lion Island (12 min)
Penguins and nature reserve Pittwater (1 hr 41)
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. Bouddi coastal walk (31 min)
Partially boarded hiking track passing rainforest, beaches & picnic spots with coastal views. Barrenjoey Lighthouse (1 hr 50)
Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours. Bobbin Head (1 hr 9)
Creekside picnic area with BBQ pits, plus paddle sports & a boardwalk through bird-filled mangroves. Australian Reptile Park (36 min)
Popular zoo with many species of reptiles, free-roaming kangaroos, shows & hands-on experiences. Bouddi National Park (27 min)
This 1,532-hectare park features a temperate rainforest, marine habitats & picnic facilities. Broken Bay (13 min)
Picturesque Tasman Sea inlet measuring 5.6 sq. mi. & featuring a small island & historic lighthouse. Resolute Beach (1 hr 40) Narrabeen Lagoon (1 hr 31)
A haven for wildlife, this large coastal lagoon offers a multi-use trail, picnic areas & boat ramps. | 
