Best places: Nature preserves in Sydney, Australia

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

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

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

👍👍 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.

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

👍👍 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.

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

👍👍 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...

👍👍 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...

👍 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...

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

👍👍 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...

👍 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 🌸

👍👍 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.

👍👍 New trails and a boardwalk viewing platform! Always a favorite to show out-of-towners the flying foxes.

👍👍 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

👍 We came on a warm Autumn day. We walked the Doyle loop which took about 60 minutes. I was with 3 kids, 11, 6 and 3. They all managed the walk. The trail led from the cool valley floor, past tree ferns and greenery and up to the ridge top with clearer forest. The path needed a a bit of a clamber up...

👍👍 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!

👍👍 A nice walking track from Rhodes to Wentworth Point. Tried to spot some wildlife and saw some birds, blue tongue lizards.

👍 Took an impromptu walk in this lovely wetlands area. The boardwalk and path are well maintained and suitable for all ages and abilities. Lots of birdlife, and spotted many waterdragons. Short a star because of some litter and dumping along the path, but otherwise a delightful spot for some exercise...