Lane Cove National Park, not far from Sydney's city centre, is the perfect place for a family day out or school excursion. Explore historic sites along the Heritage walk or enjoy a picnic, canoe or go birdwatching.
Park entry fees apply.
Sydney Harbour National Park protects islands and foreshore around Sydney Harbour. Explore Sydney's history on a school excursion or guided tour to enjoy coastal walks, picnics and swimming.
Park entry fees apply at some carparks. Landing fees apply for islands.
Explore the scenery of Garigal National Park by bike, horse or canoe. It’s so close to Sydney making it perfect for a school excursion, and the opportunities for fishing, picnicking and bushwalking are limitless.
Park entry fees apply at Davidson Park picnic area and boat ramp.
Wolli Creek Regional Park is a precious pocket of bushland in Sydney. Volunteer to help out, enjoy a bushwalk, take your dog for a walk on a leash or have a picnic or barbecue..
Located in St Ives, North Sydney, Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve offers walking and birdwatching opportunities in an unspoilt bushland setting.
Malabar Headland National Park offers dramatic coastal views and walks between Maroubra and Malabar beaches, in Sydney's east. The western section of the park is open year-round. The eastern section is closed when ANZAC Rifle Range is in use so check safety messages and alerts before visiting.
Cadmans Cottage Historic Site was created in April 1972. It covers an area of 0.1ha. For detailed park and fire management documents, visit the OEH website.