Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh
Fort Denison – Muddawahnyuh (mud-uh-'wahn-yuh) is closed for maintenance and conservation works until late 2023.
- Price
- Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Amazing heritage experiences
Step back in time to the gold rush days on a self-guided walking tour through Hill End Historic Site, or learn about the convicts who constructed Old Great North Road in Dharug National Park. Visit Sydney’s Barrenjoey Lighthouse, built in 1881 from sandstone quarried on-site, or set out by 4WD to Yerranderie Private Town to experience what a real ghost town feels like. These and other amazing heritage experiences await you in NSW national parks.
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
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.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
The historic Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, at the northern end of Myall Lakes National Park not far from Forster offers coastal views and is a top spot for whale watching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Wheelchair
access - No wheelchair access
- Where
- Myall Lakes National Park in North Coast
Innes Ruins
Innes Ruins at Innes Ruins Historic Site, near Port Macquarie, is closed until further notice due to the impacts of bushfires in October 2019.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- Innes Ruins Historic Site in North Coast
Trial Bay Gaol
For a glimpse into Australian history, head to South West Rocks to explore the historic ruins of Trial Bay Gaol. Make sure you see the view from the sentry’s lookout.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
Yerranderie Private Town
At this early mining settlement you can explore a NSW ghost town that’s been lovingly preserved, with many relics remaining. It’s also a great area to go 4WD touring.
- Price
- Free park entry.
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Yerranderie Regional Park in Sydney and surrounds
Hill End Historic Site
Discover life during the gold rush at Hill End Historic Site and explore heritage buildings and mine relics. You can stay in heritage accommodation, or camp with your dog at dog-friendly campgrounds.
- Fees
Free park entry
- Things to do
- 24
- Places to stay
- 8
- Where
- Country NSW
Valentines mine
Valentines mine is a short drive from Hill End’s town centre. When you visit, you’ll find out about Australia’s reef mining history.
- Price
- Free park entry.
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Hill End Historic Site in Country NSW
Old Great North Road - World Heritage walk
Old Great North Road – World Heritage walk highlights a historic convict-built road with scenic river views, via Finchs Line, in Dharug National Park.
- Price
- Free park entry.
- Distance
- 9km loop
- Time
- 3hrs 30min - 4hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Dharug National Park in Sydney and surrounds