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Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Mosman, Sydney 2088
Named for the British royal family's estate in Scotland, this beach was a camp for artists and writers until the early 1900s, when the government came in and tidied up everything. If you get tired of swimming, you can always rent a sailboard or take a sailing lesson as a diversion. During the summer months (January and February, down south),...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: End of Shirley Rd, Berry Island Reserve, Waverton 2060
Originally a fishing and hunting campsite for local aboriginal communities, this island now provides a wealth of information to visitors about the area's history (both aboriginal and European). The island features aboriginal rock carvings, the Gadyan Track (a free, self-guided walk), an excellent children's playground, and a picnic area. TRAIN: to...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Australia Ave, Homebush Bay, Sydney 2138
This 247-acre park, which opened in 1988, is known for its mangrove boardwalk and its birdwatching opportunities. The park features 98 acres of parklands and 148 acres of wetlands, with free electric barbecues, and plenty of picnic tables and seats. Several tours are offered, including the Wetlands Explorer, a trackless train with seating for 54...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Off Bronte Rd, Bronte 2024
Surfers, grab your boards! This beach has great waves, although if you're not looking to surf, there's still plenty to do. The beach entices families with its excellent playground, weekend model train rides, covered picnic sheds, gas grills, and large grassy areas. The saltwater pool at the southern end of the beach was built in 1887 and is still...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Pier St, Haymarket, Darling Harbour 2000
This traditional Chinese Garden, located on the edge of Darling Harbour and China Town, was a gift of friendship from the Chinese city of Guangzhou. The gardens cover more than two-and-a-half acres of land – the largest Chinese garden outside of China. A must-see part of the garden is the traditional Chinese teahouse on the second floor of the...
Dobroyd Head – Sydney Harbour National Park
Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Dobroyd Scenic Dr, Balgowlah Heights, Sydney 2093
Part of the Sydney Harbour National Park, Dobroyd Head is a bushland park featuring walking tracks and tranquil beaches. Visitors enjoy fabulous views over the Harbour, and since the area was Army-protected in past years, the park has been kept free of development. As a result, it's been essentially unchanged since 1788. Grotto Point even...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Palm Beach, Sydney 2108
Palm Beach's beauty attracts a the rich, beautiful, and famous. Some of Sydney's wealthiest families live in the area, and the Aussie soap opera "Home and Away" is filmed here as well. Palm is also considered Sydney's northernmost beach and is generally quiet and calm. The waters are great for both swimming and surfing, and just a short walk away,...
Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain
Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney 2000
Established in 1816 on the site of Sydney's first farm, these gardens cover more than 70 acres along the Harbour. A footpath, popular with joggers, follows the sea wall around the Harbour, and a trackless train offers rides throughout the garden. Free two-hour tours are given twice a day. Enter the gardens from Macquarie Street or from the Opera...
Category: Parks & Beaches - Sydney Attractions & Activities
Address: Cliff St, Watson's Bay 2030
Australia's first fishing village, this small sandy Harbour beach has some of the best pubs and seafood restaurants around. Located on the peninsula that leads to South Head on Sydney Harbour, Watson's Bay features a shady park overlooking the Harbour itself. The Gap is a few-minutes walk from the Bay, and Lady Jane, Sydney's only nude beach, is a...
