Congwong Beach
Visit beautiful Congwong Beach, in La Perouse, perfect for swimming, picnics, snorkelling and fishing. Only 15km from central Sydney, this family friendly beach is also close to cafes and walks.
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Chowder Bay – Gooree
Chowder Bay – Gooree (gooh-'ree or gaw-'ree) at Clifton Gardens offers spectacular harbour views, swimming, scuba diving and historic heritage, for a perfect family day out near to Sydney Harbour National Park.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
Cobblers Beach
Just north of Middle Head in Sydney Harbour National Park, Cobblers Beach offers scenic water views, paddling, snorkelling and nude bathing.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Lady Bay Beach
Lady Bay Beach offers a perfect weekend getaway with scenic harbour views, swimming, picnicking, and nude bathing near South Head in Sydney Harbour National Park.
The Coast Track
The Coast Track is an iconic 27 km multi-day walk between Bundeena and Otford in Royal National Park. Enjoy 2 days of incredible coastal lookouts, swimming spots, seasonal wildflowers and whale watching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 27km one-way
- Time
- 2 days
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Wattamolla picnic area
The coastal Wattamolla picnic area at Royal National Park is a popular family spot for swimming, fishing, snorkelling and bushwalking.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Jellybean track
A perfect Blue Mountains day trip with the kids, Jellybean track is a short walk taking you to pretty Jellybean Pool. Swim or lilo the calm waters, bring a picnic or try bird watching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 1km return
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Glenbrook area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
Cape Banks walking track
Cape Banks walking track is a beautiful coastal walk in La Perouse with views across Sydney’s Botany Bay. Start at Congwong Beach and take a swim along the way before passing Henry Head. Continue to Cape Banks, a fantastic spot for whale watching.
- Distance
- 7km return
- Time
- 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Shark Island – Boowambillee
Positioned in Sydney Harbour, 1km from the mouth of Rose Bay, Shark Island – Boowambillee (booh-uhm-'bil-ee) is a picnic spot with a difference. Explore the island's foreshore, go swimming or relax in front of amazing Sydney Harbour views.
South Head Heritage trail
The short, easy South Head Heritage trail takes in scenic beaches and Sydney Harbour views, historic gun emplacements, and great whale watching from the distinctive red and white striped Hornby Lighthouse.
- Distance
- 1km loop
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds