Outdoors in Sydney

Myall Lakes National Park

Waterfront nature space with fishing, camping & hiking, plus a historic lighthouse with cottages.

Mungo Brush, NSW|5

Farm

Calmsley Hill City Farm

Sizable farm featuring many animals, interactive shows & tractor rides, plus a picnic area & cafe.

Abbotsbury, NSW|4

Nurragingy Reserve

Waterfront, urban nature reserve featuring a wildlife park, Chinese gardens & a conference center.

Doonside, NSW|5

Barrington Tops National Park

Extensive protected area of diverse rainforest wilderness known for many walking trails.

Gloucester Tops, NSW|5

Western Sydney Parklands

5,280-hectare park system with extensive walking & cycling paths, picnic shelters & playgrounds.

Eastern Creek, NSW|4

Rouse Hill Regional Park

Park offering a picnic pavilion, kids' playground, waterside trail & an old estate open for tours.

Rouse Hill, NSW|4

Wildlife Park

Australian Reptile Park

Popular zoo with many species of reptiles, free-roaming kangaroos, shows & hands-on experiences.

Somersby, NSW|5

Evans Lookout

Picturesque spot overlooking mountains & cliffs, with walking tracks & scenic canyon hikes nearby.

Blackheath, NSW|5

Three Sisters

Clifftop platform with views of 3 landmark weathered sandstone peaks, part of Aboriginal folklore.

Katoomba, NSW|5

The Rock Lookout

Rocky vista point in Blue Mountains National Park overlooking forestland & the Nepean River.

Mulgoa, NSW|5

Botanical Garden

Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Vast botanic garden with natural woodland, colorful flowers & open spaces, plus a cafe & gift shop.

Mount Annan, NSW|5

Werrington Lake Reserve

Werrington, NSW|5

Wildlife Park

Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife sanctuary with a visitor center & Aboriginal sites offering guided tours & animal feedings.

Calga, NSW|5

Garden

Chang Lai Yuan Gardens

Picturesque garden featuring classic Chinese structures, a waterfall, lake & stone bridge.

Doonside, NSW|5

Hiking Area

Grand Canyon Walking Track

Popular 6-km. loop track offering dramatic views of sandstone cliffs, waterfalls & rainforest.

Blackheath, NSW|5

Bouddi National Park

This 1,532-hectare park features a temperate rainforest, marine habitats & picnic facilities.

Bouddi, NSW|5

Royal National Park, NSW|5

Eagle Rock

Bungarribee Park

Sprawling green space with loop trails for walking & cycling, plus a play area with water features.

Arndell Park, NSW|5

Wildlife Park

Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park

Wildlife park with over 1,700 birds, mammals & reptiles, plus a cafe, picnic area & souvenir shop.

Doonside, NSW|5