Most reviewed Nature preserves in Sydney, Australia to visit (Updated December, 2023)

Most reviewed Nature preserves in Sydney

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Sydney through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 55 places from Nature preserve category.

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Central Gardens Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Sizable, tree-filled space with ponds, a walking track & enclosed animals, plus playgrounds & BBQs.

4.50 (2.1K reviews)

Centennial Parklands

Park

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

4.70 (1K reviews)

Balls Head Reserve

Nature preserve

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

4.70 (742 reviews)

Cremorne Reserve

Nature preserve

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

4.80 (736 reviews)

Sirius Cove Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Hidden gem!!! Loooove this place. So many dogs around - most off the leash. Water is super calm for a dip & it’s just super quiet (other than some barking ha) and peaceful! Some shade to sit under, there’s a bathroom here & pretty sure a BBQ too. Small parking lot but lots of street parking nearby.

4.60 (710 reviews)

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.

4.70 (473 reviews)

Yarramundi Reserve

Nature preserve

👍 Wow, Recent floods have really damaged Yarramundi! It is one of my favourite places for swimming and fishing and is so beautiful, but now looks like a bomb went off! Soooo much mud everywhere, car park is closed due to thick mud on Navua Reserve side. I really hope it recovers quickly 🌸

4.30 (464 reviews)

Simmos Beach

Nature preserve

👍 It's a lovely hidden gem. The water is murky but ok to swim in. The river has a sandy bottom to walk on. There are some deeper parts so keep an eye on kids, but there are sections where the water is shallow most of the way out and young kids can stand in. Picnic facilities in good condition, ther...

4.10 (358 reviews)

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 (275 reviews)

Rooty Hill Historic Site

Nature preserve

👍 A good spot to acclimatise before taking on the final ascent to Mt Druitt summit. Can get busy in peak season.

4.20 (268 reviews)

Middle Creek Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 My favourite running trail I've found in the area so far. It goes all the way round Narrabeen Lagoon, mostly shaded, about 8.5 km if you do the whole loop, SO pleasant and quiet. AND there's lots of well maintained reserves dotted along the route so plenty of clean public toilets and water bottle fi...

4.50 (252 reviews)

Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden

Park

👍 It's nice, but to me it was nothing special really. It's for free and they have very good marked trails with different levels. It's basically a bush walk and you might get to see birds and flowers. There are a few waterfalls and there is a playground for kids. Everything is well maintained. If you'r...

4.60 (229 reviews)

Kelso Beach Reserve

Nature preserve

👍 Pretty little track. There were some nice flowers. I parked near Kelso Park South

4.20 (187 reviews)

Ingleburn Reserve

Nature preserve

👍 Nice layout. Good fun for the kids. The road leading to it is uneven. So don't take your lowered car there. There is still construction there. Lots of potential.

4.30 (182 reviews)

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)

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 (141 reviews)

Irrawong Waterfall

Nature preserve

👍👍 Fantastic little falls in the middle of the Northern Beaches. Beautiful walks through the area. Easily accessible to the falls with a flat walk and boardwalks. Great area to explore

4.50 (134 reviews)

Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 This is such a pretty garden and it has given me ideas for my own garden. Spent 1 hour strolling around. There are a few picnic benches, amenities and parking.

4.60 (133 reviews)

Glenwood Lake

Nature preserve

👍👍 Cockatoos. Ducks. Swans. Carps. What not.

4.20 (120 reviews)

Flat Rock Gully Walking Track

Nature preserve

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

4.80 (119 reviews)

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Most reviewed Nature preserves in Sydney, Australia