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Macquarie Lighthouse Vaucluse Explore Australia's first and longest operating navigational light. Macquarie Lighthouse was originally built in 1818, designed by convict architect, Francis Greenway. Macquarie Lighthouse has an important place in the history of Sydney’s settlement and still provides a guiding light for ships entering the harbour.

Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk Bondi Beach Offering visitors to Sydney an opportunity to join in and do what the locals do - the Bondi to Coogee Walk is a popular coastal walk offering beautiful coastline vistas, cosy beaches and cafe strips for refuelling.

Botany Bay National Park - La Perouse La Perouse Botany Bay National Park conserves an amazing array of native plants and birds and boasts magnificent coastline views, bushwalks, beaches, picnic areas and historic buildings, forts and monuments.

Hornby Lighthouse Sydney Harbour The Hornby Lighthouse, was built in 1858, immediately after the tragic wrecking of the Dunbar on South Head.

Barrenjoey Lighthouse Palm Beach The Barrenjoey Headland stands across Pittwater from the main park section just north of Palm Beach on the outer reaches of suburban Sydney. Built of the attractive Hawkesbury sandstone at Barrenjoey Head, the Barrenjoey Lighthouse was the third light on the headland and was completed in 1881.

Make it Count - Sailing Experiences Pyrmont Make it Count is a sailing experience group based on Sydney Harbour.

Boomerang Throwing At La Perouse La Perouse Laddie Timbery has a long association with the La Perouse area, being from the Bidjigal clan in the Eora Nation - the area now known as Sydney City and its southern area.

Centennial Park Equestrian Centre Moore Park Horse riding in Centennial Park is one of Sydney's hidden gems, and they are one of the few parks in the world to still offer an inner-city horse riding experience. The Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre offers five riding schools with a variety of rides that can accommodate a range of...

Cumberland State Forest West Pennant Hills Cumberland State Forest is a 40 hectare oasis of green in Sydney's north-western suburbs. Enjoy a stroll on one of Cumberland's forest walks, meander through the tall eucalypt forest, explore moist rainforest on the Palm Gully Trail or touch, hear and smell your way along the stroller and wheelchair friendly Sensory...

Bronte Beach Bronte Bronte is just over a kilometre’s walk south of Bondi. The beach itself faces east and picks up swell from any direction, but bulky headlands to the north and south and clusters of underwater rocks make conditions challenging, especially for swimmers.

Headland Park Mosman Mosman One of Sydney’s newest parklands, incorporating former defence lands across Middle Head, Georges Heights and Chowder Bay. There are magnificent harbour views, a lookout, walking track from Chowder Bay to Balmoral, fortifications, tunnels and heritage buildings. Visit this wonderful park and explore pockets of remnant bushland.

Crosslands Reserve Hornsby Heights 'Crosslands Reserve' has been maintained by Hornsby Shire Council since 1921.

Georges River National Park Revesby Georges River National Park features steep forested hillsides, plateaus and riverside flats, all of which conserve some of Sydney's best river habitat for native plants and animals. There are several popular riverside picnic areas, large and small, and a network of walking tracks.

Bents Basin State Conservation Area Wallacia This deep waterhole forms part of a gorge on the Nepean River between Camden and Penrith, and is a popular spot for people escaping Sydney. Enjoy water-based activities such as swimming, fishing and canoeing.

Bundeena and Maianbar Art Trail Bundeena Forget the misery of the grey cold city and experience the Bundeena and Maianbar Art Trail open day in the Royal National Park. You can walk or drive to open artist's studios in the villages of Bundeena and Maianbar.

Balmoral Beach Balmoral Beautiful houses and expensive yachts, and a beach that is postioned with views over Sydney Harbour National Park and through "the Heads" - the gateway to Sydney Harbour. It's an ideal place for a quick swim and takeaway fish and chips at sunset.

IMAX Theatre Sydney Sydney Harbour See more, hear more, feel more! IMAX is the ultimate movie experience.

Centennial Stables Centennial Park When visiting Sydney, Centennial Parklands, with its unique bird life, lush foliage and tranquil lakes, is a must-see attraction.

Aquality Cruises Sydney Suburbs Aquality Cruises is based in Berowra Waters servicing Pittwater, Cowan Creek, and the Hawkesbury River. Elsie May can accommodate up to 10 passengers so you can enjoy a more private cruise on the Hawkesbury with your partner or the whole family.

Lake Parramatta Reserve North Parramatta Lake Parramatta Reserve is a 73 hectare bushland and parkland reserve located within two kilometres of the Parramatta central business district.

Cronulla Beach Cronulla Cronulla, in the Sutherland Shire on Sydney’s southern coast, is the only Sydney beach that can be reached by train, meaning you can visit without the headache of finding a carpark.

Collaroy Beach Collaroy Collaroy is partly protected from wind and swell from the south and is thus a great option for beginner surfers when a southerly hits. There’s even a gentle point-break that wraps round the south headland, appropriately known as Powder Puff Point.

Fort Denison Sydney Harbour Located in Sydney Harbour, Fort Denison, also known as "Pinchgut", is one of Sydney's historic landmarks. When the First Fleet arrived in 1788, Fort Denison was a steep, rocky island known to the Aboriginal people as Mat-te-wan-ye and was a popular fishing place for local tribes.

Berowra Waters Marina Sydney Suburbs Imagine finding a place in Sydney, hidden away, with water views in the middle of the bush with a unique vehicular ferry.

Cockatoo Island Sydney Harbour Recently added to the World Heritage List as part of 11 convict sites, Cockatoo Island is Sydney's largest island, located by ferry from Circular Quay. Unique remnants of the island's history include solitary prison cells, hand carved silos, a guardhouse and convict workshops.

Clark Island Sydney Harbour Clark Island was named after a marine officer, Lieutenant Ralph Clark, who arrived in 1788 with the First Fleet. In 1789, Lieutenant Clark tried to cultivate a vegetable garden on this one hectare island.

Cataract Dam Appin Cataract is the oldest and possibly the most picturesque dam in Sydney's water supply system. Completed in 1907, the 56 metre high dam holds water from a 130 square kilometre catchment, forming an 850 hectare lake with a capacity of 94,300 megalitres.

Freshwater Beach Freshwater At a little over 300-metres in length and wedged between two headlands, Freshwater is just to the north of Manly and faces southeast. The north headland provides excellent protection from the summer northeaster, and waves are fairly consistent right along the beach thanks to reliable sandbanks.

Hawkesbury Harvest Farm Gate Trail Windsor Drive the Hawkesbury Harvest Farm Gate Trail and discover Sydney's rural treasures! If you love country touring, sampling fresh, seasonal produce and discovering locally made arts and crafts, then the Trail is bound to please. Whether for a day, a weekend or longer, visitors will enjoy this country experience on...

Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler Windsor The Hawkesbury Paddlewheeler has been operating for many years now from historic Windsor, which is located at the end of the Windsor Road on one of the oldest waterways in Australia, the Hawkesbury River.

Great River Walk - Penrith Penrith The Great River Walk at Penrith has beautiful views of the Nepean River and Blue Mountains. The weir section of the walk winds northward from Penrith Weir to Cassola Place, approximately a two kilometre return walk.

Featherdale Wildlife Park Doonside Silver Medal winner 'Major Tourist Attraction NSW' 2010, Featherdale houses the world's premier collection of Australian wildlife, allowing visitors to get up close to 2,200 animals from over 300 species. Cuddle a koala, have a photo taken and hand feed kangaroos.

Gold Creek Station Ngunnawal Share a day in the life of a farming family on their 2000-acre Merino sheep and beef cattle farm. Watch Australian kelpie dogs work merino sheep. See sheep shearing demonstrations. Hear informative talks on the Australian wool industry.

Birds Australia Discovery Centre Sydney Olympic Park Located at the forest's edge of the Newington Nature Reserve, the newly-opened Discovery Centre sits within four heritage buildings at Newington Armory providing administration offices, an extensive bird book library,...

Bondi Beach Bondi Beach Bondi Beach is Australia's most famous beach. Bondi's mixture of lifestyles would suit most visitors, whether you're drawn to the fashionable northern end or the surf-crazy south.

Heathcote National Park Heathcote See the beauty and diversity of the bush in this rocky reserve. In spring, Gymea lilies give a scarlet glow to the gullies. Swim in hidden pools along the gorges. Camping is permitted at limited sites within the park. Permits and bookings are essential. Thirty-five kilometres south of Sydney.

Coogee Beach Coogee Coogee Beach is a great beach with calm surf and is family-friendly. The promenade area has restored historic buildings and nurtured parklands. Most of the facilities are located at mid-beach with showers, change rooms and toilets near the Arden Street bus stop.

Lane Cove National Park Chatswood The picturesque Lane Cove River winds through a peaceful bushland valley within easy reach of the city centre, extending from East Ryde to Wahroonga/Pennant Hills. The river is the focus of...

Cumberland County Fair Parramatta The forecourt of the Parramatta Stadium plays host to the newest and most exciting Sunday market to emerge in a rather lean Sunday market feast. The Cumberland Country fair showcases stallholders in all types of categories from Handmade Australian artisans, Art and Craft, fashion, Jewellery, Memorabillia and Collectibles, Food Stalls, Produce...

Langdale Farm Oakdale Langdale Farm is a family owned and run olive, sheep and cattle farm only one hour from Sydney. On their tours you can stroll amongst the olive trees, rose garden, pat and feed the pet sheep and enjoy morning or afternoon tea made using products from the farm.

Ku Ring Gai Chase National Park Bobbin Head Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park lies at the place where the Hawkesbury River meets the sea: a tight cluster of secretive, winding creeks, sheltered beaches, hidden coves and wide expanses of deep blue water.

Avalon Beach Avalon Beach Over the last decade or so Avalon has become the favoured "sea-change" destination for Sydney-siders looking to adopt the surfer lifestyle.

Avon Dam Bargo Avon is the third and the largest of the four upper Nepean Dams. It was completed in 1927 to serve the Sydney area.

Bare Island La Perouse In 1885 concerned British colonists thought an invasion from Russians was imminent. Bare Island Fort was built to protect "Sydney's back door"- Botany Bay - thus settling the minds of the early settlers. Enter a world of military pride, shocking scandals and hidden secrets.

Goat Island Sydney Harbour Goat Island, west of the Harbour Bridge, was once the fledgling colony's gunpowder store and the source of the sandstone used in some of Sydney's finest buildings.

Calmsley Hill City Farm Abbotsbury Calmsley Hill City Farm is a farm based attraction, close to the heart of Sydney - a place where children and adults can enjoy a variety of exciting shows and exhibits. Get up close to a range of native and farmyard animals.

Long Reef Beach Long Reef Long Reef is one of the most visually arresting of Sydney’s northern peninsula beaches, with a headland that comes complete with a stunningly-situated golf course and an extended protruding reef that’s a protected aquatic reserve. A bit of rock-hopping about the Long Reef Aquatic Reserve will usually turn up a few...

Kurrajong Radio Museum Kurrajong Hills Things to See - Things to Do - Things to Listen To. Kurrajong Radio Museum takes visitors on a nostalgic trip through The Golden Years of Radio. There are hundreds of radios on display covering the domestic, armed services, professional, commercial and hobby fields.

Freres Crossing Bushwalk Kentlyn A very light grade bushwalk will take you through some beautiful bushland to the Georges River. Filled with native flora, including Gymea Lilies, fuchsia heath and grevilleas among other nestled between scribbly gums and grey gums.

Dee Why Beach Dee Why Beach Dee Why Beach faces slightly southeast but its southern headland both gives protection from southerly winds and shape to any swell coming from the south.