Sydney is your gateway to a spectacular natural experience.
Stewardship of the earth's resources begins with an appreciation of the environment and Sydney is a great place to see the natural environment in all its splendour. It's a city of national parks, with beautiful sheltered bays, scenic coastal areas and World Heritage bushland ... all right on the doorstep.
Don't know where to start? Here's a taste of just some of the awesome experiences that await you in beautiful Sydney and surrounds -
Sydney Harbour National Park
Take your pick of majestic views, tours back in time and picnics with a difference in one of the parks hugging beautiful Sydney Harbour – hike the Manly Scenic Walkway, join a tour of historic Fort Denison, picnic at one of the harbour islands, or take in the sweeping views of Sydney from North or South Head.
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Blue Mountains National Park
Jump on a train out to the Blue Mountains and soak up the stunning views of this dramatic World Heritage landscape from lookouts around Govett's Leap (Blackheath), Echo Point (Katoomba) and Wentworth Falls. Or don your walking boots for a real bush experience on one of the many tracks that make this place a bushwalker's paradise!
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Royal National Park
Head to the world's second oldest national park for some unforgettable experiences. Take in the magnificent views from the cliff-top Coast Track, where ancient rock is pounded by the mighty Tasman sea. Go for a cool, rainforest experience on the Forest Island loop walk. Catch a wave at beautiful Garie Beach or hire a row boat at historic Audley for a paddle up Kangaroo Creek.
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Lane Cove National Park
Escape to this haven for an outdoor experience just a stone's throw from the CDB. Head out for a refreshing wander along the Riverside Walk, get out on the river in a row boat, or just relax with a picnic on the river foreshore. If you've got time to stay, check out the award-winning, eco-friendly Lane Cove River Tourist Park.
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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Discover the winding creeks, sheltered beaches and hidden coves of this National Heritage listed park in Sydney's north. Visit West Head for some of Sydney's best water views, relax with a picnic at Bobbin Head, enjoy stunning coastal scenery from historic Barrenjoey Lighthouse at Palm Beach, or board a ferry from Palm Beach to The Basin and see Aboriginal rock art on The Basin Track.
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Ready to go then?
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Got time to explore beyond Sydney?
If you've got some travel time up your sleeve, there are some seriously amazing experiences and destinations around New South Wales just waiting to be discovered. See some national park highlights around the state.
Walks, talks and tours
Find out what really goes on behind the scenery on a national parks Discovery tour.
Watch the bush come alive after dark on a nocturnal spotlight adventure, learn about Aboriginal culture and art, or head out on a guided forest walk with a specialist Discovery ranger.
Our tours are as diverse as the habitats we explore and will leave you with a unique and unforgettable experience. Find out what's on in Sydney and around the State.
