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51 Nielsen Park to Rose Bay

Sydney Harbour views and more Sydney Harbour views and expensive houses as well as the hidden Hermitage Foreshore Reserve. This five kilometre hike can get muddy and is steep in places. The 325 should take you to the city if you finish the walk at Nielsen Park or catch a Sydney ferry if you finish at Rose Bay.

52 (99) Lane Cove National Park

The attractive Lane Cove National Park follows the Lane Cove river running through the heart of the North West of Sydney. It is amazing a National Park like this one exists so close to the centre of Sydney.

Lane Cove River

Lane Cove National Park is "all good" with numerous picnic areas by the Lane Cove River and well worth the parking fee (currently $7). My preference is Half-Way point (point No. 19) if you want to go for a shortish walk. Turn left and follow the river until the path slopes upwards towards the road. Give yourself at least an hour. .

Lane Cove National Park Link

53 Horse Riding

Horse Riding at Centennial Park

Horse Riding at Centennial Park

Centennial Park is both pretty and pretty big. You could try walking around it but it might take a while. Alternatively, you could run which is ok but you may not get to appreciate the park as much.

Horse Power

So perhaps the answer is to engage a little horse power. This way you get a nice elevated view and you get to ride a horse (of course). The tour below is for a one-hour guided horse ride. The equestrian trail of Centennial Park is nicely lined with trees and you get to see most of the park. Beginners are welcome but kids under seven are sadly not.

Hot Air Ballooning Over Camden, SydneyHorse Riding at Centennial Park

Glenworth Valley

For a more rural horsey experience 'discover' Glenworth Valley just outside of Sydney. You will get to canter across lush green valleys surrounded by National Parks. You could also choose to ride besides a pretty creek that flows through the valley and even go for a swim in it if you wish. The whole experience should give you a very pleasant Australian bush experience with the minimum of actual bush walking.

Glenworth Valley Horse Riding

54 Milsons and McMahons Points

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Alight at Milsons Point train station or much better still, catch a Sydney ferry from Circular Quay. A stroll under the Sydney Harbour Bridge makes for some interesting camera angles as the Sydney Bridge rears up before you. You can also go for a swim in the excellent Olympic sized pool close by. There's a shallow pool for kids and coffee for the grown ups.

Links to Milsons Point and McMahons Point

55 Luna Park - amusement park

Luna Park is close to McMahon's Point. Luna Park is free to get in but the rides and amusements are not. Loved by many but the locals of McMahon's Point are far from amused so please scream quietly.

Luna Park

56 Ballooning

Ballooning over the Hunter Valley

Recommended for those with an adventurers heart but a TV guide constitution. Ballooning can be gentle and relaxed as long as heights don't faze you. A landing in a balloon can be a ‘drag’ but adds an element of excitement.

Hot Air Ballooning Over Camden, SydneyHot Air Ballooning Over The Hunter Valley

57 Cremorne Point Walk

Cremorne Point, on Sydney's North Shore, is an excellent vantage point for views across Sydney Harbour looking back towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge and out towards Sydney Heads. You can also take a very civilised and pleasant stroll from Neutral Bay past Cremorne Point and on to Mosman Bay.

Mosman Bay

Your feet will be treated to a mostly paved pathway but there is grass a plenty if you prefer. You get to see a little bit of bush along the way, nice houses, gardens and there are plenty of places for a picnic (best near Cremorne Point itself). There is also a pool (towards Neutral Bay) and Mosman Rowers (Mosman Bay) for refreshment.

Sydney Harbour

Serviced by Sydney Ferries, Cremorne Point Walk can easily be combined with a trip across the harbour. This is a great way to spend a leisurely few hours and enjoy Sydney Harbour.

Cremorne Point Walk

58 Parasailing Sydney Harbour

If getting thrown around behind the back of a boat or flying high up above one sounds like fun then go for it. Manly wharf is the place to start. If they have banned water skiing in Sydney Harbour (along with Jet Skis) try Manly Damn or Narrabeen slightly further north:

Parasailing Sydney Harbour

Parasailing Sydney Harbour

If you choose to parasail over Sydney Harbour you will experience the going ups, the highs and the coming down of parasailing but you don't need to get wet if you don't want to - or maybe just a little. If you have never tried it before you should as it really is great fun.

Sydney Harbour from 450 feet

Now there are many ways to see and experience Sydney Harbour. Hopefully, we have listed all the good stuff. The two best ways are from the water and from the air. Now you can probably guess where I'm going with this, that's right, parasailing! You get to experience Sydney Harbour in the two best possible ways!. All you need to do..is..to do it! To quote:

"All that is required of you is to relax and enjoy the view."

Not the thing to do on a Winter's Day

Regrettably, you can only experience this experience from October to April. So if you are here between May and September there is only one solution - come back!! Now you have your excuse, 'I never got to parasail on Sydney Harbour'.

Parasailing Sydney Harbour

59 Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach

'No one' walks from Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach so it's all the more enjoyable for it. Annoyingly there is a house right where it shouldn't be - forcing you to take to the streets. You also have to walk across a stony beach which is not for everyone. But I like it!

Maroubra Beach

Maroubra Beach is relatively under developed/unspoilt depending upon your view point. Maroubra has a decent cafe right on the beach and an excellent ocean pool to the north - a cool place to cool off if required. Unlike Coogee, with no Wedding Cake offshore (island) the surf tends to be bigger and better at Maroubra Beach, just watch out for the rips and rocks.

Link Coogee Beach to Maroubra Beach

60 Powerhouse Museum

The Powerhouse Museum is a science and design museum with interactive exhibits. The Powerhouse museum is family friendly, educational, interesting and potentially fun! Usually runs a number of different exhibitions. Technology and Space Exploration often feature.

A Powerhouse of things to do during the School Holiday

The Powerhouse does cater well for kids, particularly during the school holidays. An excellent wet weather thing to do.

Darling Harbour

You'll find the Powerhouse at the edge of Darling Harbour in Harris Street, Ultimo. Check the Powerhouse Museum website for details:

Powerhouse Museum Link

Free admission to the Powerhouse Museum with a Sydney Attraction Pass

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