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List of Top 10 Tourist Destinations Around Sydney
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Blue Mountains (Three Sisters Rock
Formation)
The most visited attraction in the Blue Mountains, Echo Point home to the famous 3 Sisters. Enjoy spectacular views over the Jamieson Valley, try a Coo-Wee at Echo Point and see how many echo’s you can hear. A easy short bushwalk is available to the first sister, or if you are keen the start of the Giant Stairway, 1000 steps into the valley below. Also home to World Heritage Plaza with a great range of shops.
According to Aboriginal legend, three sisters were turned to stone by a medicine man who sought to protect them. A number of lookouts provide great position to see these unusual formations.
Their names are Meehni (922 m), Wimlah (918 m), and Gunnedoo (906 m). (ROUTE 6
on the MAP)
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Grand Blue Mountain Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a narrow chasm about 180m deep, incised into the yellow-orange sandstone by the cascading waters of Greaves Creek, upstream of Beauchamp Falls. The canyon
is five times older than famous Colarado canyon in USA, is shaded and beautiful place rich in ferns, trees, moss covered logs and the special atmosphere only a rainforest area can create. On this fabulous bushwalk you'll also experience fern gullys, tunnels carved through rocks, waterfalls and panoramic views of Grose Canyon.
(ROUTE 6 on the MAP)
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Wentworth Waterfall
Wentworth Falls is probably the most stunning waterfall in the Blue Mountains. Having two sections falling from the top to a ledge half way down and then again to the very bottom of the valley, if there was no break, these falls would be the highest waterfall in the Blue Mountains. You can see the top half of the falls from Princess Rock a short walk from the car park, however to really appreciate the Wentworth Falls region you should plan at least a few hours for bushwalking.
(ROUTE 6 on the MAP)
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Featherdale Wildlife Park
Park are encouraged to embark on a unique journey, discovering over three hundred species of Australia’s diverse wildlife.
Featherdale provides all-day FREE encounters with Australia’s most beloved and iconic ‘Aussies’, the Koala and Kangaroo.
Education and Conservation form an integral component of Featherdale’s philosophy. Not only is Featherdale renowned throughout the tourism industry but also its extensive captive breeding programs have set the standard for animal conservation and management in the zoological industry. As a result, Featherdale animals and animal husbandry techniques are highly sought after by zoos and fauna parks all over the world.
(ROUTE 6 on the MAP)
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Nan Tien Temple
Nan Tien Temple known as “Southern Paradise” is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere,
located near Wollongong. The temple focuses on the exchange of eastern and western cultures;one of the most well known international tourist attractions. It attracts more than a few hundred thousand visitors from all over the world all year round.
There are couple of nice lotus ponds, Chinese style garden, pagoda. Enjoy our wonderful selection of vegetarian cuisine. Experience the delight of our fresh, healthy vegetarian meals.
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Minnamurra Rain Forest of Giant Trees
The Minnamurra Rainforest is a multi award winning attraction located in Budderoo National Park, a short fifteen minute drive west of Kiama past the village of Jamberoo (off Tourist Drive No: 9).
Visitors can experience the spender and beauty of this rare remnant of subtropical and warm temperate rainforests which is representative of the once extensive rainforests of the Illawarra region.
Visitors regularly see first hand the fauna of the area such as the normally allusive Lyrebird, the Eastern Water Dragons, Swamp Wallabies and a host of bird species which make Minnamurra their home.
(ROUTE 8 on the MAP)
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Kiama Blow Hole & Crooked Winery
The Kiama experience starts with pristine uncrowded beaches, rolling green pastures, handmade dry stone walls, heritage architecture and spectacular natural scenery.
The "Blow Hole" attraction is located on the cape of Kiama. Under the right conditions, large waves enter the mouth of the Blowhole & compress the air within the inner cavity.
As the retreating water leaves, it is forced upward by the compressed air, as the mouth is still blocked by the receding wave.
The escaping air causes the loud "oomph", which accompanies the water spout. Over many years the Blowhole will become less vigorous, as the underground cavity erodes due to the pounding waves.
Also, there are two wineries Crooked River & Roselea in 10 minutes drive
from Kiama which we recomend to visit. (ROUTE 8 on the MAP)
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Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves are, without question, Australia's most impressive limestone caves. Situated in the blue mountains wilderness, nine show caves are open to the public with spectacular lighting, underground rivers and cave formations that amaze visitors.
The complex system is one of the largest underground cave systems in the world and was recently proclaimed the oldest open cave system in the world. Nearby, Oberon, Megalong Valley and Katoomba are worth a visit.
(ROUTE 11 on the MAP)
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Reptile Park
The award winning Australian Reptile Park which located near Gosford, Central
Coast, is the hands-on zoo and boasts loads of animal interaction and exciting wildlife shows. Have a close encounter with some of the park's scaly and furry animals during Snappy Hour, including a walk with Hugo the giant Galapagos tortoise. Elvis, NSW's biggest crocodile. During warmer months, see the spectacular alligator feeding from the banks of their 'gator lagoon. See native and exotic reptiles and spiders in their unique exhibits, The Lost World of Reptiles and Spider World, featuring Tarantula-ville. Discover how they are saving the iconic Tasmanian devil with their exciting conservation project, Devil Ark. Witness venomous snake and funnel web spider milking every day or have a photo with a snugly python, wombat or cuddly koala.
On the photo the oldest animal in Australia (284 years old turtle granted
by Charles Darvin) (ROUTE 7 on the MAP)
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Aboriginal Engravings in Ku-ring-gai Chase Park
There are many engravings in the park, some of them were made more 3000 years
ago. Also, there is an aboriginal cave shelter site near West Head
In the West Head area, you can find a cave shelter site 1.4 kilometres along the Aboriginal heritage walk. This walk also includes rock engravings and paintings.
Aboriginal heritage walk
This is part of the Resolute Track. Starting from the Resolute picnic area, the track takes you first to the paintings at Red Hands Cave, then to some rock engravings (600 m along the track), then to a shelter site. From here, you can return to the picnic area by retracing your steps.
Axe grinding grooves, West Head
Try looking for axe grinding grooves - and rock engravings - on the America Bay Track, West Head. They're just off the path, near the start of the track.
(ROUTE 7 on the MAP)
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Top 19 Day Tours in Sydney Region
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Sydney has plenty of places to go, if your looking for fun, entertainment, arts, culture, beaches, history and or mountain adventure, easily accessible from the city center.
Sydney has beautiful National Parks, including the Blue Mountains, about an hours drive west. To the south, there is the Royal National Park, with beaches, walks and cycle tracks, picnic areas and wildlife. To the north of Sydney, there is the Kuringai Chase National Park, amongst many other parks, many along the coast and in the Sydney Region. To the east of Sydney are fantastic beaches, many with surf.
For your information we published our most popular day tours below.
Sydney half day walking tour (center) - guided tour № 1
Sydney half day walking tour (center) - guided tour № 2
Around Sydney by car (the center and south) - guided tour № 3
Around Sydney by car (the center and north) - guided tour № 4
Night Tour around Sydney by car - guided tour № 5
The journey to Blue Mountains (west) - guided tour № 6
The journey to the North from Sydney - guided tour № 7
The journey to the South from Sydney - guided tour № 8
Waterfalls and tropical forests - guided tour № 9
Exploring Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park bays by power boat - guided tour № 10
Stalactite caves in the Blue Mountains - guided Tour 11
Water Park and Rainforest - guided tour 12
The mountains and valleys in Blue Mountains - guided tour 13
Tracks of the Royal National Park - guided tour № 14
Tracks of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - guided tour № 15
The flight tour around Sydney - guided tour № 16
The journey to Canberra - guided tour № 17
The journey to the Hunter Valley (wine tasting tour) - guided tour № 18
Jervis Bay Dolphins, Southern Highlands - guided tour № 19 |
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