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Royal National Park

Expansive national park with an oceanfront cliff walk, plus other trails through grassland & forest.

Sydney Harbour National Park

Scenic destination with water views, hiking trails, picnic facilities & wildlife viewing.

Blacktown Showground

Balmoral Beach

Tranquil sand beach offering calm water for swimming, a playground, snack bars & an esplanade.

Customs House

Built in 1845, this former customs house now hosts history exhibits, a bar, a restaurant & more.

Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views.

Pirrama Park

Grassy, 1.8-hectare park on the harbour with a sheltered bay, playground & areas for picnics & BBQs.

Shelly Park

Blue Mountains National Park

This National Park lies at the edge of the Great Dividing Range & has walking & biking trails.

River Foreshore Reserve

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

More than 350 Aboriginal sites are recorded in this protected area of coastal bush & beaches.

Tench Reserve

Ollie Webb Reserve

Prince Alfred Square

North Head

Scenic coastal national park site with cliffs overlooking Sydney harbour, dive sites & picnic areas.

Manly Beach

Bustling beachfront & surfing destination surrounded by tall trees & a variety of shops & eateries.

Parramatta Park

Flower-filled park with a bike loop, playgrounds, al fresco concerts & Old Government House museum.

Gunnamatta Park

Hyde Park

Large city park bordered by many significant buildings and containing statues of famous Australians.

Prince Alfred Park

Large, landscaped park featuring a year-round, outdoor heated pool with a cafe, plus tennis courts.