Outdoors in Sydney

Prince Alfred Square

Hyde Park

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

Royal National Park

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

Gunnamatta Park

Chinese Garden of Friendship

Walled Chinese garden featuring pavilions, exotic plants, ponds & waterfalls, plus a teahouse.

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

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

Blacktown Showground

River Foreshore Reserve

North Head

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

Ollie Webb Reserve

Prince Alfred Park

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

Sydney Harbour National Park

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

Pirrama Park

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

Manly Beach

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

Shelly Park

Balmoral Beach

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

Blue Mountains National Park

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

Parramatta Park

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

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.

Tench Reserve