Sydney Nature & Outdoor Attractions

Gallery & Museums, Sports & Recreation
Sydney Cricket Ground Museum contains sporting (mostly cricket) memorabiliain addition to running 12 minute 'spectravision' show with 'ghosts' of pastand present cricket identities in conjunction with Sportspace Tours...

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Now regarded as the 'must-do' activity in Sydney, BridgeClimb is a three and a half hour adventure and an experience that will never be forgotten on one of the world's most modern wonders … The Sydney Harbour Bridge...

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Sports & Recreation
Three unique and fun Mini Golf Courses and also features the Latest Synthetic T Zone equip Driving Range...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Natural
Ahimsa and its surrounding bushland were the home of Marie Beuzeville Byles (1900-1979). Marie was known as a committed conservationist, the first practising female solicitor in New South Wales, mountaineer, explorer and avid bushwalker, feminist, author...

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Gallery & Museums, Natural
Set in the magnificent bushland of Bowen Mountain, Alyn Cottage Gallery and Tea Room offers more than 50 paintings by various local artists in oils, watercolour and pastels Resident artist, Lynne James, specialize in paintings of Australian birds, animals...

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Sports & Recreation
Set on the shores of Woolloomooloo Bay near the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Andrew Boy Charlton (ABC) Pool offers breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and provides a tranquil environment for swimming, relaxation and socialising...

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Sports & Recreation
Aqua-Golf at the Panthers World of Entertainment on Peachtree Lake; where golf balls and greens float...

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Natural, Sports & Recreation, Zoos, Sanctuaries & Aquariums
Aquatic Explorers is an SSI (Scuba Schools International) Platinum Facility offering new divers and experienced divers high-quality professional dive training...

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Natural, Parks & Gardens
The Auburn Botanic and Japanese Gardens consists of nine separate garends: Japanese hill and lake, sunken rose gardens, woodland theatre and billabong area, Australian rainforest, Australian woodlands, picnic and BBQ area, Bonsai garden, aviary and fauna...

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Gallery & Museums, Natural, Sports & Recreation
The museum's historic vessels and boats are available for viewing by appointment at Rozelle Bay. 'Lady Hopetoun', 'Waratah', 'John Oxley', 'Boomerang', 'Kanangra', 'Gretel 11' are operational sea going vessels...

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

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Entertainment, Food & Wine, Heritage & Landmarks...
The Balmoral Bathers Pavilion provides for all your beachside needs. Whether it is spectaular food and wine to match the view, or a more relaxed café meal, a gift for yourself or a friend the Pavilion will surpass all your expectations...

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Food & Wine, Natural
Balmoral Beach is a stretch of restaurants, 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...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Natural
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...

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Food & Wine, Shopping, Zoos, Sanctuaries & Aquariums
Bellbird Cottage is situated in Lakesland west of Picton. We have a large range of dolls, bears, badges, spoons, antiques and other collectables on display as well as an operational H...

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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...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Zoos, Sanctuaries & Aquariums
The Big Stables have been restored and returned to their original use. Some of Australia's top race horses were trained from this stable behind the Newmarket Hotel...

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Natural, Parks & Gardens, Sports & Recreation
Ten beautiful hectares of tended parkland with river views and activities. Camp overnight and enjoy picnic and BBQ facilities with modern new amenities...

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Food & Wine, Natural
Bondi, home of Australia's oldest Life Saving Club, is popular with the locals who participate in a wealth of activities that include beach volleyball, surfing, jogging, skateboarding on the ramp, roller blading and power walking...

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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...

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Gallery & Museums, Heritage & Landmarks, Natural
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...

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Food & Wine, Heritage & Landmarks, Natural
Bowman House was built in 1815-17 and has remained much the same since then. The House is now occupied by National Parks and Wildlife and a tea rooms, so drop in and have a cup of tea and a snack...

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The Reserve, dedicated to Eileen and Joan Bradley, comprises 1 acre of splendid coastal ridge-top heath and a garden of wildflowers...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Natural
This lighthouse is positioned just off Bradley's Head, overlooking the eastern suburbs, which is Australia's oldest and most elaborate defence site...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Natural, Parks & Gardens
Bronte House is a private residence, which is regularly opened to the public. This romantic Gothic style cottage and garden merges beautifully into the Bronte Gully, forming a harmonious whole...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Natural, Scenic
Broughton Pass offers its best views after periods of heavy rain when the Cascade Waterfall, upstream from the bridge and weir, spills its waters into the Cataract River...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Natural
Bundeena Jibbon Beach engravings are at the eastern end of Jibbon Beach and are part of the Royal National Park...

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Natural, Scenic
Exploration of the Burragorang Valley commenced in 1802 and the first bridle track followed to explorers' trail...

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Natural, Parks & Gardens
To most visitors the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is immaculately groomed, formal and distinctly European in appearance...

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Sports & Recreation
Experience the thrill and excitement of the race track at Campbelltown Go Karts in Minto! Campbelltown's very own go-karting centre boasts a 500 metre outdoor track that gives you the opportunity to race like a pro...

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Gallery & Museums, Heritage & Landmarks, Parks & Gardens
Start your visit to Campbelltown by stopping in at the Campbelltown Visitor Information Centre. The Centre is located in historic 'Quondong Cottage' and nestled between our widely acclaimed Campbelltown Arts Centre and the Campbelltown Catholic Club...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Natural
Built in 1950, Cape Baily Lighthouse is the youngest of the NPWS lighthouses though its lantern enclosure was taken from an unknown late-19th-century lighthouse...

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Castlereagh Nature Reserve is 492 hectares and is located south of Windsor. The nature reserve is bounded by Llandilo Road to the east and Northern Road to the west and is reached via Richmond Road at South Windsor...

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Cataract is the oldest and possibly the most picturesque dam in Sydney's water supply system. Completed in 1907, it was the first of four dams constructed in the Upper Nepean Catchment area to ensure Sydney's water supply...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Natural
Cattai National Park, is in two separate sections. The Cattai Farm area, originally a land grant made to First Fleet assistant surgeon Thomas Arndell, features Arndell's 1821 cottage, historic grain silos and ruins of a windmill believed to be the oldest...

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Natural, Parks & Gardens
The Historical Walk provides information of the history and heritage of Centennial Parklands.Start – Superintendent’s Residence located inside the Paddington Gates entranceThis single storey sandstone building with cellar, hipped slate roof...

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The Reservoir Fields are located at the Northern end of Centennial Park adjacent to Oxford St. There are hockey, lacrosse and touch football fields available...

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Zoos, Sanctuaries & Aquariums
At Centennial Stables we welcome all riders. And what a fantastic way to enjoy Sydney! Take in the scenery or a little history by joining an escorted leisure ride in the beautiful Centennial Park...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Parks & Gardens, Sports & Recreation
Centennial Park was dedicated by Sir Henry Parkes as a public open space in 1888 and was the venue for the inauguration of Federation in 1901...

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Entertainment, Food & Wine, Heritage & Landmarks...
A grand park in the European tradition, Centennial Park covers more than 360 hectares and draws more than five million visitors annually...

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Parks & Gardens
Central Gardens is a natural oasis of calm in the middle of busy Merrylands. It is bordered by the Cumberland Highway, Paton Street and Merrylands Road...

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Parks & Gardens
The Chinese Garden of Friendship is a cultural oasis in the heart of SydneyThe Chinese Garden of Friendship offers a rare opportunity outside Asia to enjoy a tradition of landscape design that has evolved over many centuries...

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Natural, Parks & Gardens
Clark Island was named after a marine officer, Lieutenant Ralph Clark, who arrived in 1788 with the First Fleet...

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Sports & Recreation
Penrith Indoor Climbing Centre for all the family, with over 100 different climbs for beginners to professionals...

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Food & Wine, Heritage & Landmarks, Zoos, Sanctuaries & Aquariums
Experience unique dining in historical Windsor (c1794) on-board a beautifully restored 1890's carriage, drawn by three majestic Clydesdale horses...

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Natural
The walk takes approximately three hours and is a leisurely 5km walk. Alternatively select only a small part of the walk such as the historic Signal Station and Macquarie Lighthouse, the Gap and its surrounding parkland at Watsons Bay or the Sydney Harbour...

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Heritage & Landmarks, Natural, Sports & Recreation
Cockatoo Island is the largest island in Sydney Harbour. It is one of Sydney’s great places to visit – big, surprising and entertaining...

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Coogee Beach is a great beach with calm surf and is a family-friendly beach. The promenade area has restored historic buildings and nurtured parklands...

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The Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach Coastal Walk hugs the cliffs and rocky outcrops of the coastline crossing sandstone rocks offering picturesque views over the Pacific Ocean...

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Sports & Recreation
Cook and Phillip Park is located near St Mary's Cathedral.The facilities include an 8-lane indoor heated 50-metre pool, a leisure pool featuring a wave machine and rapid river run, as well as a therapeutic hydrotherapy pool...

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