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When it comes to retreating to nature, Sydneysiders are truly spoiled for choice! Unique for a city of its size, Sydney has national parks and reserves within the metropolitan area, including Royal National Park near Cronulla and the world-famous Sydney Harbour National Park. We’ve curated a range of inspiring experiences in national parks across Sydney, so discover more of the outdoors with Amazed!
One of the world’s oldest national parks, Royal National Park is an expansive sanctuary of endless beaches, littoral rainforest and ancient sites that hold the secrets and memories of thousands of years of indigenous history. Here you’ll discover the three Ws: abundant wildlife, waterfalls and wildflowers. Located right between Sydney and Wollongong, Royal National Park was first established in 1879 and spans well over 15,000 hectares. A favourite spot among locals and visitors alike, Royal National Park is popular for days out, cycling and walking tracks, lookouts and camping spots. It’s also adjacent to some excellent swimming and surfing spots!
Get a taste of the wilderness in Lane Cove National Park, conveniently located northwest of the Sydney central business district. Here you’ll discover a lush forest eco system featuring various vegetation types, including wet and dry sclerophyll forests, mangroves and tidal flats. Encompassing the banks of the Lane Cove River, which flows south-east into Sydney Harbour, Lane Cove National Park is the perfect spot to admire dozens of species of native wildlife, including kookaburras, and brush turkeys and many more.
The Sydney Harbour National Park encompasses parts of Port Jackson, Sydney and its foreshores and various islands. First established in 1975, Harbour national park packs in a range of views and picnic spots across its relatively modest (by Sydney standards) 392 hectares. In fact, the main function of this national park is to protect the landforms of Bradleys Head, Clark Island, Dobroyd Head, Middle Head, Nielsen Park, Rodd Island, Shark Island, Sydney Heads, Fort Denison, Georges Head, Goat Island and the gap from development. Harbour national park also encompasses the North Sydney Harbour Aquatic Reserve, a protected waterway between North Head and Dobroyd Head. Visit this spectacular national park for picnic spots that also included world-renowned views, lots of swimming options and nature walks that snake around the Harbour.
Looking for more inspiring adventures in mother nature? Discover Nature Parks in Sydney on Amazed.
