Get Outdoors and Explore Sydney’s Best Natural Attractions

Post by Jon Simpson

Whether it’s a picnic on the grass, a game of cricket, a bike ride via a tree lined park, a stroll through history or a bushwalk via rugged habitats, Sydney and its suburbs have just what you’re looking for. Even in the very heart of Sydney there are peaceful, green, natural nooks where you can only hear the sound of birds singing and the breeze blowing by means of the trees.

You do not have to travel far from the city either to be in Royal National Park or at the foothills of the Blue Mountains where you can bushwalk, hike and camp in rainforests, wetlands and woodlands.

Sydney Harbour National Park

Sydney Harbour National Park is a national park comprising parts of Sydney Harbour, its foreshores and different small islands. From The Rocks a ferry will transport you to Fort Denison where you can take a tour and enjoy lunch with one of Sydney’s finest views. Just west of the Harbour Bridge, Goat Island is home to some of Sydney’s best-preserved convict-built structures. 3 other Harbour islands, Rodd, Clark and Shark Island, all have boat access too.

Rodd Island – Set in the waters of Iron Cove this is a lovely location for a picnic with a difference. The purpose built summer houses shelter up to 25 people and there are picnic tables, water and toilet facilities on web site. Make a day of it!

Clark Island – A short boat ride from the Harbour lies Clark Island named following Lieutenant Ralph Clark who arrived there in 1788. Here groups of up to 30 can picnic, play and get pleasure from the stunning views back over to Sydney.

Fort Denison – Recognized as ‘pinchgut’ due to convicts imprisoned there having to live on bread and water. Se the Martello Tower which was completed in 1857. This beautiful sandstone structure still operates as a Harbour Navigation facility but also as a museum and café.

Shark Island – Its name is a lot more to do with the island’s shape rather than the surrounding wildlife! Once more, you’ll uncover lots of picnic tables and grass, a lovely rocky foreshore, hand built grotto and beautiful sandy beaches. This island can be hired for events and would make a exclusive and special place for a celebration.

Manly to Spit Bridge Scenic Walkway

This walk provides access to really stunning scenery and bush land. The track itself meanders around the harbour from Spit Bridge via Dobroyd Head all the way to Manly. There are 6 entry and exit points meaning you can do as much or as small of the 10km route as you wish. However, given the breath-taking surrounding and tranquillity, you will possibly wish that it was even longer!

Hyde Park

Hyde Park is Australia’s oldest park and contains the ANZAC Memorial creating and visitor centre and amongst other monuments and statues. There are lovely fountains, landscaped and themed gardens and over 580 mature, exotic and native trees. Numerous cultural events take location in the park such as the Sydney Festival, Australia Day, ANZAC day and a number of food and wine fairs. This is a lovely park to walk, stroll, run, cycle, picnic and relax in.

Manly Bike Tours and Bike Hire

A amazing pace to see the world, why not rent a bike in Manly, regardless of whether it’s a mountain, tandem, cruiser or kids bike and explore 1 of Sydney’s most beautiful coastal towns. There is a lot to see with coves, beaches, marine reserves and National Park. You can even off-road to Manly Dam which is one of the best spots for mountain biking. This makes a wonderful loved ones day out. Book your flights to Sydney now and experience the wonders of the excellent Aussie outdoors

Sydney Skydiving

This would absolutely be classed as ‘getting outdoors’! If you fancy a rush of adrenalin, take to the skies and experience the true feeling of skydiving. This tandem skydive will give you a crazy minute of free of charge fall before your instructor takes control of the parachute and you both glide to safety. There are a couple of locations on the East coast where you can give it a attempt like Sydney, Cairns and Hervey Bay. Do not miss this as soon as in a lifetime chance.

Royal Botanic Gardens and The Domain

The Botanic Gardens provide over 30 hectares of stunning gardens in one of the most spectacular locations in Sydney. It is also one of the oldest institutions in Sydney and is property to an outstanding collection of plants both local and international. There are fascinating and insightful Aboriginal tours of the gardens that run weekly. This is a location of truly outstanding natural beauty where people come for peace, relaxation and education. The surrounding parkland of Domain is excellent for lovers of sports, entertainment and recreation.

Centennial Park

This inner city playground is a vast 220 hectares of park land with some thing for everyone! Palm fringed avenues, duck ponds, groves, lawns and a lot of space for all sorts of activities from running to horse-riding, picnicking to rollerblading. You can even hire bikes in the park to whiz around it faster! Moore Park is its neighbour to the south and has an 18-hole golf course for those who fancy a round.

Sydney Olympic Park

This extraordinary 640 hectare web site has all the space one could want for your cycling, jogging, rollerblading, picnicking and dog walking needs but it also provides some thing a little more special. There is a monster BMX track with 300m of dirt jumps and bends while adjacent is Monster Mountain X, a world-class mountain cross facility with 250m of downhill dirt jumps and turns. Take part or just watch, either way you will see some spectacular sights. Aside from biking, the park is house to an Olympic Archery centre and Aquatic park where you can swim in the ‘real deal’ Olympic pool as nicely as have enjoyable on giant waterslides or relax in the spa, saunas and steam rooms. There is bike hire accessible and also an 18-hole mini golf course for the entire loved ones.

Blue Mountains Tours

Taking a tour from Sydney to the Blue Mountains is an expertise you will in no way forget. There are tours that tell you stories of the mysteries and myths of the mountains or trolley tours that you can hop on and hop off tours that incorporate wine regions or take the train or Explorer bus. The Blue Mountains in the New South Wales region are component of a Wold Heritage Web site and breath-taking to be surrounded by. Once there, you can pick to walk, hike, camp, attempt rock sports, fish, horse ride, get pleasure from 4×4 adventures and significantly much more. Whatever you choose to do, you will be performing it in a location of stunning natural beauty. Take a deep breath of fresh mountain air!

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