10 Nature & Parks in Sutherland Shire That You Shouldn't Miss

June 8, 2021 Alice Mieles

Discover the best top things to do in Sutherland Shire, Australia including Kareena Park, Cronulla Beach Walk, E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens, Wanda Beach, North Cronulla Beach, Cronulla State Park, Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Shelly Beach RockPool, Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve, Como Pleasure Grounds.
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1. Kareena Park

President Avenue Intersection with Kareena Road, Caringbah, New South Wales 2229 Australia
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Kareena Park

Reviewed By mrdom

Kareena Park itself seems to be the heavily forested area between Laguna St and the water. There is a paved path through here and some rougher paths that get close to the water. However, the jewel of this area is the E.G. Waterhouse National Camelia Gardens - enter from the car parks on President Ave or Kareena Rd. These gardens are an amazing find in the suburbs. A very dense botanic gardens-style collection of plants and flowers with quiet paths winding through them and streams rushing down the hill to the duck pond - and there were huge numbers of ducks all over the park. There are a few lawns for picnics and a rose garden, plus a teahouse and a couple of playgrounds (but no dogs or ball games allowed). This is a stunning council-run garden and a must-see if you happen to be in this part of town. Pity it closes at 4pm.

2. Cronulla Beach Walk

Start at the South end of Cronulla Beach Esplanade, South Cronulla Beach, Cronulla, New South Wales 2230 Australia +61 2 9255 1788 [email protected] http://www.visitsutherlandshire.com.au/see-and-do/walking-trails/cronulla-beach-walk
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4.5 based on 466 reviews

Cronulla Beach Walk

The Cronulla Beach Walk follows more than four kilometres of the Shire’s coastline south from Wanda Surf Lifesaving Club to Bass and Flinders Point, where the Hacking River meets the Tasman Sea. The pathway passes stunning beaches, child-friendly rock pools, parks, playgrounds, cafes and period houses interspersed with lavish new homes and apartments overlooking the water. In the morning you’ll see locals out for a run or walk with friends, and swimmers striking out to the yacht buoy or Shark Island. In summer, watch nippers and lifesavers train and enjoy a dip at one of the many beaches along the walk. Everyone is out, from new mums with prams, families and kids on scooters to the stalwarts of Cronulla on their way to the RSL for lunch or a game of bowls. The footsteps on this walk have echoed since the early 1900s when Cronulla Beach was the place for Sydneysiders to holiday, and it remains a popular and social walk.

Reviewed By alfredbeit - Sydney, Australia

We walked from Elouera Beach to Bass and Flinders. Lovely walk, take your swimmers and stop to swim in the rock pools along the way at Cronulla Beach, Shelly Beach and Oak Park.

3. E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens

New South Wales 2232 Australia +61 2 9710 0333 http://www.anbg.gov.au/chabg/bg-dir/waterhouse-nsw.html
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens

Reviewed By janetgY8074SB - Tavira, Portugal

This provided beauty and peace for trip with a dear friend (aged 96) who managed short walks and we were all exhilarated by the gardens. The tea house complemented the gardens and provided caring service and delicious food choices.

4. Wanda Beach

Bate Bay, Cronulla, New South Wales 2231 Australia http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Outdoors/Beaches/Beach-Locations/Wanda-Beach-Cronulla
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Wanda Beach

Reviewed By notcraycray123 - Sydney, Australia

Our favourite place! Lots to do. Parks, walks, surf, coffee, wander in to Cronulla and browse the shops. We always take visitors along when they come!

5. North Cronulla Beach

Cronulla, New South Wales Australia
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4.5 based on 55 reviews

North Cronulla Beach

Reviewed By xiaodongw465 - Shelly Beach, Australia

My favourite beach in Sydney, ideal for swimming and coast walking. Compare to Bondi, it is less populated but more beautiful and tranquil

6. Cronulla State Park

Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell, New South Wales 2231 Australia http://www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au/
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Cronulla State Park

7. Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Cape Solander Drive, Kurnell, New South Wales 2231 Australia +61 2 9668 2000 http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kamay-botany-bay-national-park
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Kamay Botany Bay National Park

Reviewed By 706sandyt - Toongabbie, Australia

Stunning coastal views - cliffs and ledges. Plenty of places to walk to. Information about Aboriginal significance of the area and Cook's landing spot

8. Shelly Beach RockPool

Cronulla, New South Wales 2230 Australia
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Shelly Beach RockPool

Reviewed By mrdom

It's got a big park behind the rocks and the big pool (could be deeper) but a bit away from the more crowded parts of Cronulla. This whole coast has a good path along it (particularly good because bikes aren't allowed) and Oak Park further south is even nicer (except for a shallower pool) plus there's good snorkelling further along at Salmon Haul Bay. A real Sydney gem that I wish I'd discovered earlier.

9. Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve

Kareela Manooka Place, Sutherland, New South Wales 2232 Australia 9710 0333 [email protected] http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Outdoors/Parks-and-Playgrounds/Parks/Joseph-Banks-Native-Plants-Reserve-Kareela
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve

Reviewed By T2228PAsusanw - Sutherland, Australia

This is a delightful hidden gem of the Sutherland Shire and well worth the trip to walk among the gum trees

10. Como Pleasure Grounds

Cremona Road, Como, New South Wales 2226 Australia http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Outdoors/Parks-and-Playgrounds/Parks/Como-Pleasure-Grounds-Como
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Como Pleasure Grounds

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