Top Things to do in Greater Sydney
Top Hotels in Greater Sydney
- 1. Grand Mercure The Hills Lodge
- 2. Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
- 3. Quest St Leonards
- 4. Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
- 5. The Branksome Hotel & Residences
- 6. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
- 7. Park Regis Concierge Apartments
- 8. Vibe Hotel North Sydney
- 9. Coogee Sands Hotel & Apartments
- 10. View Sydney
Things to do in Greater Sydney, New South Wales: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Sydney, Australia including Cremorne Reserve, Berowra Valley National Park, Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, Blues Point Reserve, Balls Head Reserve, North Head Sanctuary, Rowland Reserve, Lake Parramatta Reserve, Long Reef Point.
Restaurants in Greater Sydney
1. Cremorne Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By RonWamberal - Sydney, Australia
One of the best parks in Sydney, well maintained by the local council with wonderful trees and plants and great views to the city and bridge on one side and Mosman Bay on the other. So accessible, only 10 minutes from the city by ferry.
2. Berowra Valley National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
We hiked from Hornsby to Thornleigh station, so first thing to note is this fabulous walk is very accessible by public transport. We descended from the plateau at Hornsby via the beautiful Bluegum track. After that we followed the Benownie track to Thornleigh. This is part of the Great Northern Walk and the track is well marked. That said it is a genuine bushwalk, steep and slippery in parts, and walking poles can come in handy. The forests along the track are simply majestic, as are some of the views, while many of the creek crossings are picture perfect. And plenty of birdlife to experience, especially white cockatoos. All up the walk took us 3 and a half hours.
3. Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By mrdom
At least of the places I've been. All the way from Shelly Beach (a great beach itself which provides the easiest access to the water) to the headland near Manly beach has a huge variety of fish and some spectacular rocks.
4. Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,561 reviews
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park is Sydney's ultimate hands-on wildlife experience. We are the only place in Sydney where you can pat a Koala! We are located just 45 minutes drive from Sydney and en-route to the world famous Blue Mountains. With over 2,000 mammals, birds and reptiles, our comprehensive collection of Australian species awaits your visit. You can meet a Koala, feed the Kangaroos and Wallabies, admire the size of our enormous Saltwater Crocodile "Ngukkur" and loads more! There's a Cafe on site with an abundance of great food and beverage choices for the whole family, and a HUGE retail store for you to find the ultimate keepsake from your trip to Featherdale! We also offer FREE WIFI to visitors throughout the main facilities in the park. There is FREE onsite vehicle parking and we're easily accessible by public transportation. Simply catch a train to Blacktown and board Bus #729 to Featherdale.
Reviewed By EvanBocaFL - Boca Raton, United States
Located in a suburb of Sydney, this animal park or mini zoo specializes in the unique Australian animals like kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and many more, providing a comprehensive view of the local fauna.
5. Blues Point Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By 838SusanB - Gladstone, Australia
This is the perfect place to get an up-close view of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
6. Balls Head Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
Balls Head Reserve is a hidden Gem in the city! In fact it's relatively close to where we live, but have not known about it until finding it by chance! The views are exceptional and the bonus is that those visitors who so wish can find a seat or two and have a picnic, while at the same time making full use of the limited BBQ facilities available. Go early and you will probably be lucky. You can either drive or catch public transport. Waverton train station is about ten minutes walk from there.
7. North Head Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By sydneysider48 - Sydney, Australia
North Head offers some great walks through bushland, all well graded and signposted, with terrific views across the harbour to the southern suburbs and the city and out through the Heads to sea.
8. Rowland Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By travellerin0z - Sydney, Australia
It's a good place to walk you and your dog. Not far from the flying fox cafe, along a short bush track and over a small bridge. Nice views over Pittwater
9. Lake Parramatta Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By no1_rabbit - Sydney, Australia
Its so close to Parramatta area, short drive which took less than 5mins. We visited the place on Saturday afternoon around 130pm and was very busy and car park was packed. You can have BBQ, picnic, swim, canoe, paddle boat or bush walk. There are 3 different tracks you can do bush walk, She-Oak track(1.55km) is a easy walk along the lake edge, Banksia track(2.45km) is a moderate walk with uneven surfaces and you walk along the eastern edge taking in views of the lake, Lake Circuit(4.20km) is the most challenging track, some parts are a bit steep climb. We did the She-Oak track and did a bit of the Lake Circuit to explore the rainforest part. There was a cafe that you can order food, drinks and ice cream. We enjoyed the place so much and amazed that is in the middle of Parramatta!!
10. Long Reef Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Melanie_OZ1 - Mona Vale, Australia
Always great place to walk around the headland. The views are stunning & it's great to be able to take your dog with you.
