Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

By: Nelson Xie

Ku-ring-gai takes its name from its original inhabitants, the Guringai people, who were all but wiped out just after colonisation through violence at the hands of British settlers and introduced disease. It’s well worth reading Kate Grenville’s Booker-nominated The Secret River for an engrossing but harrowing telling of this story.

A pretty place to spend a day bushwalking, cycling or fishing, this national park is a great place to head when you want to get out of the city for a few hours.

Remnants of Aboriginal life are visible today thanks to the preservation of more than 800 sites, including rock paintings, middens and cave art. To learn more, enter the park through the Mt Colah entrance and visit the Kalkari Discovery Centre , which has displays and videos on Australian fauna and Aboriginal culture. There is a self-guided walk on which you can see swamp wallabies, bush turkeys, native ducks and goannas.

Addition information 

Address: Bobbin Head Rd, New South Wales

Phone: (02) 9472 8949

Reviews

"Great relaxing place that allows you to bring your own gas BBQ."

"Great recreation area with large children's playground (secure)."

"The Basin #Pittwater #Sydney a wonderful place for family fun in Sydney."

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Fairlight Beach

By: Freya Daver



Fairlight Beach is a beautiful destination to enjoy a day on a hidden away, quiet beach, just off Manly. ITs a short walk from Manly Beach and Manly Wharf and captures the essence of nature with its fresh grainy sand, cool and crisp blue water, and rocks that surround the scenic beach. You can also enjoy a swim in the fabulous wave pool, or tan on the rocks above the sand. 


Access via: via Laneway off Fairlight Crescent / via Lane at Kay-Ye-My point

Facilities include: a tidal rock pool, toilets, parking, lighting, seating, water, and a coastal broad walk to enjoy. 

Parsley Bay Reserve

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Parsley Bay Reserve

By: Freya Daver

Parsley Bay reserve is an incredible location to either spend an entire day out, or just a short evening. It not only overlooks the harbour, however has a fantastically architecture Bridge which adds to the visual appeal of the place. It is located in Vaucluse and has facilities such as a small cafe/kiosk, telephone, swimming enclosure during summer, toilets, play equipment for the kids, a small beach with minimal waves and is also a start to a brilliant walk along the coastline. Enjoy a picnic, a swim in the summer, or just sit and relax.

Additional Information

Address: Parsley Rd, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Phone: 9193 7000
Timings: 9am to 5pm; Monday to Sunday.
Note: The gate to the parking shuts at 5pm daily. 

Reviews and Ratings

1. "It is a wonderful way to enjoy a sunset during the evenings. 5/5"
2. "The muffins at the cafe are exceptionally good and worth the price. 5/5"
3. "That a lovely view and what a great place to have a Sunday Picnic. DO check it out! 5/5"