Sydney Harbour National Park
What the experts agree on
Sprawling network of bushland, beaches, and islands protecting Sydney's foreshore—best explored via scenic coastal walks and ferries, offering jaw-dropping harbour views from multiple peninsulas.
“This patchwork of urban green spaces protects most of the city’s foreshore and islands.”
– Travel + Leisure
"This massive park is made up of 958 acres of separate foreshores and islands, most of them on the north side of the harbor." Full review
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"Sydney Harbour National Park protects large swaths of bushland around the harbour shoreline, plus several harbour islands." Full review
"Harbor havens and island idylls
Must-see
Blissful beaches and bush
Getting around
Ferries or by foot
Best for
Jawdropping coastal treks" Full review
"One of Sydney's most picture-perfect green spaces in the heart of the city" Full review
"All around the harbour, fragments of foreshore and bushland constitute Sydney Harbour National Park. Weaving much of it together is the 80km Bondi to Manly Walk, via woodland, beaches,..."
"Sydney Harbour National Park offers a choice of parties on three islands or parks on either side of the water"
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