hiking area in Crowdy Bay National Park, New South Wales

Conveniently located on the Hume Highway in the Southern HIghlands, this rest area offers travellers a safe place to rest and stay a while.

You’ll find the Bellbird walking track in Leacock Regional Park, southwestern Sydney. It’s a lovely stroll to and from Casula station, with birdwatching opportunities, too.

The historic writer’s retreat is the centrepiece of this shady campground in Crowdy Bay National Park. Set up a tent on your choice of campsites in this secluded area.

The walk-in Acacia Flat campground offers remote camping in the Grose Valley Wilderness of Blue Mountains National Park, near Blackheath.

Leura Cascades picnic area is a family-friendly spot for a picnic, before taking in the views and walks of nearby Blue Mountains National Park.

A great spot for a family picnic, Girrakool picnic area has barbecues, lots of green space to run around and a scenic walking track that features Aboriginal engravings.

Georges River National Park is an easy daytrip from Sydney. Birdwatchers love the Yeramba Lagoon loop track – a short track with scenic views and lots of birdlife.

White Tree Bay campground and picnic area offers a tranquil, lakeside setting for tent or caravan camping with fantastic birdwatching, beside Bombah Broadwater in Myall Lakes National Park.

Starting at West Head Road, The Basin track and Mackerel track offers stunning heathland and dry eucalypt forest scenery. Detour to Currawong Beach for a picnic or swim.

Barrenjoey Lighthouse stands at Barrenjoey Head at Palm Beach on Sydney's northern beaches. Built in 1881, this heritage lighthouse is an iconic Sydney attraction.