Top rated Nature preserves in North Ryde, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Nature preserves in North Ryde

Experience the best that North Ryde has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 146 places from Nature preserve category.

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Hermitage Foreshore track

Nature preserve

👍👍 An easy walk with beautiful scenery, I recommend doing it just after sunrise.

4.90 (50 reviews) (~15.16 km from centre)

Cremorne Reserve

Nature preserve

Coastal headland nature reserve with a park, bushland, 1920s pool, playground, lighthouse & walks.

4.80 (767 reviews) (~12.01 km from centre)

Mary Booth Lookout Reserve

Park

👍👍 Excellent place for photography at One of the best spots in Sydney with spectacular views of the city skyline opera house and the cruiseliner ships from great vantage points with park benches alongside the harbour, it's an ideal spot for watching the light shows on the harbour bridge.

4.80 (521 reviews) (~10.9 km from centre)

Glenrock State Conservation Area

Nature preserve

Preserve offering forests with mountain-biking trails, plus rainforest walks, waterfalls & beaches.

4.80 (292 reviews) (~108.62 km from centre)

Manly To Spit Bridge Coastal Walk

Nature preserve

A 10 km coastal walking path featuring scenic, well-maintained trails with sweeping harbour views.

4.80 (284 reviews) (~14.37 km from centre)

Sydney Park Wetlands

Nature preserve

👍👍 This beautiful spot is ideal for bird watching. There are benches nearby to relax or one can go for a leisurely walk. Frogs could be heard, though I couldn't spot any. It's much appreciated that such an island of beauty exists within the city. The area is dog friendly. There are a few cafes, within...

4.80 (146 reviews) (~14.44 km from centre)

South Bondi Beach

Nature preserve

4.80 (141 reviews) (~18.11 km from centre)

Flat Rock Gully Walking Track

Nature preserve

👍 Beautiful walk ,with great view , half done will make the other half soon

4.80 (121 reviews) (~8.11 km from centre)

Mount Keira Summit Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 No matter the day or weather this is a great spot! You can picnic, have the kids run around, go for a walk or just enjoy the views! If you're visiting the Illawarra this is a definite must!

4.80 (97 reviews) (~71.91 km from centre)

Bangalley Park

Nature preserve

👍👍 For all you outdorsie people I recomend the coastal walks. The views are breathtaking and the walks exhilarating. Maps and resources can be found on Sydney Coastal Councils group website. Enjoy!

4.80 (76 reviews) (~27.43 km from centre)

Berrara Lagoon Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful untouched tidal lagoon 3km paddle each way with 2 waterfalls -one 1km down and another at end also jump ropes and local attraction - fishermans rock. Lots of kangaroos frequent this area and cross lagoon regularly.

4.80 (43 reviews) (~165.56 km from centre)

Parma Creek Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 A great spot to swim in summer.

4.80 (37 reviews) (~145.62 km from centre)

Centennial Parklands

Park

3 vast historical parklands with forests & open grassy fields offering a variety of recreation.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~16.58 km from centre)

Balls Head Reserve

Nature preserve

Protected bushland with gentle waterside walking trails, caves & views of Sydney Harbour Bridge.

4.70 (773 reviews) (~9.24 km from centre)

Jenolan

Nature preserve

👍👍 Absolutely stunning. Great views and the place itself is amazing. Take a stunning scenic bus ride from Katoomba to Jenolan. Make sure you visit the caves. I recommend the river caves though it's slighlty a tougher hike than the rest. There are hotels and lodges for you to stay overnight also.

4.70 (466 reviews) (~100.83 km from centre)

Blenheim Beach, Jervis Bay

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful beach for a snorkel

4.70 (425 reviews) (~148.71 km from centre)

Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Mostly just a bunch of mushrooms after the rain, some backyard birds and occasional kangaroo/ wallaby/rabbit. Mood when seeing an echidna or rare animal on the road: Just another random animal pfft... Mood at Mulligan's Flat: Omg it's just like being on safari! Look at all those exotic animals! Mu...

4.70 (285 reviews) (~236.84 km from centre)

Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍 A beautiful climb from the rear of the war memorial upto the top of Mount Ainslie. At a moderate pace its about a 30-45 minute climb (20min for the decent). The pathway is about 800mm wide all the way up and is either concrete or asphalt. There are a number of natural uneven steps especially towards...

4.70 (201 reviews) (~243.9 km from centre)

Sand Dunes Anna Bay

Nature preserve

👍👍 Worth to try few times sliding from top. If you are scared, just try from a place that not too high. The sand is so smooth and tiny, nice one! Really enjoy this special experience.

4.70 (195 reviews) (~143.26 km from centre)

Hermitage Foreshore Reserve

National park

👍👍 One of the most spectacular walks in Sydney - a must for any visitor. A bush trail that snakes along the harbour coastline revealing hidden coves and beaches such as MIlk Beach and Queens Beach. Heading east, the trail effectively ends at Nielsen Park, a spot which could make a compelling case as th...

4.70 (180 reviews) (~15.87 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in North Ryde, Australia