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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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
O'Hares Creek lookout
For great gorge views near Campbelltown and Wollongong in southern Sydney, O'Hares Creek lookout in Dharawal National Park offers breathtaking scenery and birdwatching along a family-friendly walking track.
Turkeys Nest picnic area and lookout
Take the short walk to the dog-friendly Turkeys Nest picnic area in William Howe Regional Park. Enjoy great views to the Blue Mountains from the lookout.
Forest walk to Sublime Point track
Combining several hiking tracks, this extended day walk is one of the region’s best, taking in scenic views of the coast and Sydney, with access to nearby forest picnic spots.
- Distance
- 14km one-way
- Time
- 5 - 6hrs
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area in South Coast
Werrong Beach track
Challenging Werrong Beach track leads to a remote and secluded nude swimming beach with scenic coastal views in Royal National Park, south of Sydney.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 4km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Greater Blue Mountains drive
Greater Blue Mountains Drive takes in the iconic scenery of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property. Explore Glenbrook, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba and beyond.
- Distance
- 1,200
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Bents Basin Road picnic area
Take the family for a day out at Bents Basin Road picnic area. Go swimming, walking and fishing before cooking up a barbecue feast to enjoy at this scenic spot.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Bents Basin State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds
Fitzpatrick Park
Fitzpatrick Park picnic area at Picnic Point is a great place for a family barbecue not far from Sydney. Enjoy a barbecue, go fishing or enjoy a spot of paddling.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Georges River National 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