Attractions near Sydney

Queenscliff is the northern headland of Sydney’s famous Manly Beach, possessed of an offshore “bommie” which can handle waves up to seven metres. In a

The Natural Bridge track is a half day walk linking the eastern and western foreshores of Bantry Bay. Look for the impressive crossing the track

Only 20 minutes’ drive from the city, Eden Gardens is a huge oasis hidden away in Macquarie Park, on the edge of Lane Cove National

Rhodes Waterside is co-located with IKEA in the vibrant Rhodes residential and office precinct. Major retailers include Coles, Target, Bing Lee and Reading Cinemas in

Bicentennial Park is a diverse natural park combining the Badu Mangroves wetlands, with 40 hectares of beautiful parklands featuring gentle hills, lakeside meadows and soothing

A stunning family beach wedged between two headlands, Freshwater is a short walk north from Manly. A coastal walk further north will take you to

Sydney's leading retail factory outlet, DFO Homebush, has recently completed its AUD100 million redevelopment to accommodate an expansion of its Australian, international and luxury retail

Once the site of the former State Brickworks at Homebush Bay, this powerful and dramatic landscape now has a quieter pace. Join the Behind the

Sydney Olympic Park features mangrove boardwalks and bird watching, a children's water playground at the Aquatic Centre, as well as tennis, mini golf, volleyball and

Do your kids love to jump, climb, party and play? Look no further than Kids World Playland Kids World is a fun filled adventure playland

The Ring Walk is an elevated circular walkway that allows visitors to access and view the Brickpit from above while preserving the habitat of the

Pinot & Picasso Blacktown is Australia’s number one paint and sip experience. They allow you to take on some of the basic (and some more

Eryldene is an early 20th century historic house and garden located in northern Sydney. It is recognised as one of the nation's most important heritage

Dive Into History is an exhibition celebrating the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Discover the many great stories of this dynamic venue. Immerse yourself in

Curl Curl Beach is located between Dee Why Beach and Freshwater Beach on the Northern Beaches. Curl Curl is one of Sydney's best surfing beaches.

As the birthplace of modern Australia, New South Wales has provided the nation with many ‘firsts’, and laid the foundations for our great sporting traditions

La Perouse Museum is located on Kamay Botany Bay National Park’s northern headland. The museum is housed within the historic Cable Station building, once Australia’s

Grab your backpack and follow Henry Head walking track as it curves along the clifftops and beaches of Kamay Botany Bay National Park.

Captain Cook first spotted the area now known as Bare Island in 1770, and referred to it in his journal as 'a small bare island'.

Monster Skatepark has the only international ramp facility in Australia with an indoor street course and outdoor vert and mini ramps plus an action skate

The fire trail from Pennant Hills Park to West Pymble winds its way through the eucalypt forest of Lane Cove National Park. It’s a picturesque

Part of the Newington Armory site, the Armory Gallery is housed in Building 18, near the Parramatta River, and is one of the largest armament

Located next to the Newington Nature Reserve in the heritage precinct Newington Armory, the Birds Australia Discovery Centre is open to the public and provides

Newington Armory is a special place - formerly the Royal Australian Naval Armament Depot (RANAD), it features over 100 heritage buildings of various ages and

Take a guided tour and ride the Heritage Train for a trip around the historic buildings in Newington Armory! This tour offers you an insight

Leave suburbia behind as you follow Pipeline and Bungaroo tracks to Stepping Stones Crossing. Starting in St Ives on Sydney’s upper north shore, this short

Garigal National Park is blessed with an extensive network of tracks and trails that can be enjoyed by walking, by mountain biking, or by horse

Unleash the artist within! Create your own unique splatter painting masterpiece at Sydney’s Splatter Place studio. At Splatter Place, you get to be in charge

Located in St Ives, North Sydney, Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve offers walking and birdwatching opportunities in an unspoilt bushland setting. Escape the hustle of the city

If you’ve ever wondered what Sydney looked like before the city took over, then head to Browns Forest loop trail, in the North Sydney suburb

In 1770, Lieutenant (later Captain) James Cook landed at Botany Bay’s Inscription Point. He and his Endeavour crew stayed in the area for eight days

Banks-Solander track highlights the important botanical value of Kamay Botany Bay National Park. Many of Australia’s plants were first collected and described in the area

Dee Why plays host to many of the northern beaches main events including Australia Day and New Years Eve fireworks. It also is the site

Silver Beach is a stretch of beach on the Kurnell peninsula fronting Botany Bay. The public baths are netted in Summer months. Silver Beach is

Want to go whale watching in Sydney? Cape Solander is undoubtedly one of Sydney's best whale watching spots. June/July is the best time to see

Kamay Botany Bay National Park is located at Kurnell and La Perouse in Sydney. Explore the historic Captain Cook's landing place on a school excursion,

Like the Banks-Solander track, the Burrawang walk begins at the Kurnell Visitor Centre. This easy walk tells the story of the first meeting of European

Carss Cottage is a sandstone cottage built in 1865 for William Carss and family. It is the oldest building still standing in the Kogarah area

Popular for mountain biking and horse riding, Heath trail is a challenging fire trail running down into the valley of Garigal National Park. It's a

Revive your senses along Cascades trail, a beautiful medium-difficulty fire trail shared by walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers in picturesque Garigal National Park. Whether