Maddens Falls
Enjoy scenic waterfall views at Maddens Falls lookout near Helensburgh, a great reward after a long bushwalk and the perfect place for birdwatching and photography.
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The Coast track
The Coast track in Sydney's Royal National Park is an epic multi-day walk between Bundeena and Otford. Enjoy incredible coastal lookouts, swimming spots, seasonal wildflowers and whale watching along this challenging track.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 26km one-way
- Time
- 2 days
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Couranga walking track
Vivid wildflowers pepper this medium walking track near Waterfall. Only an hour from Sydney, it offers several picnic spots and birdwatching opportunities.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 5.1km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Bellbird walking track
You’ll find the Bellbird walking track in Leacock Regional Park, southwestern Sydney. It’s a lovely stroll to and from Casula station, with birdwatching opportunities, too.
- Distance
- 0.8km one-way
- Time
- 15 - 45min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Leacock Regional Park in Sydney and surrounds
Greater Blue Mountains drive – Wollondilly trail
Wollondilly trail, part of the Greater Blue Mountains drive, takes in scenic views of Mittagong Nattai, Thirlmere Lakes and Bargo State Recreation Area, Camden and Picton.
- Distance
- 70km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 30min
- Where
- Bargo State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Gunjulla Flat picnic area
Gunjulla Flat picnic area is a lovely rest area, great for birdwatching, while on a car tour of Royal National Park, near Waterfall.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Kingfisher Pool picnic area
A visit to this Sutherland picnic spot, located at Kingfisher Pool campground in Heathcote National Park, near Waterfall, offers birdwatching, bushwalking and swimming.
Nepean lookout
With great river views of Fairlight Gorge, Nepean lookout boasts birdwatching and scenic wildflowers on a sightseeing car tour in Glenbrook, Blue Mountains National Park.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Thirlmere Lakes walking track
Thirlmere Lakes walking track is a 6km walk around three of the park’s lakes and picnic areas - Gandangarra, Werri-Berri and Couridjah - and the historic Heritage Pump Station.
- Distance
- 6km loop
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Thirlmere Lakes National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Waterfall Flat picnic area
A great place for a family day trip near Sydney, visit Waterfall Flat picnic area in Royal National Park, which offers scenic bush views and birdwatching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast