The best trips you can take in Sydney

Arabia Weather - Sydney contains enough activities to make even those with travel experience consider settling here, and once you go out a little, you will find that the whole of Australia is full of wonderful natural beauty, Aboriginal and colonial history, and many local creatures that can be seen.

Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains attract walkers with their stunning forest-covered scenery and hidden valleys with ancient forests. You'll find the Hawkesbury River District and South Sydney's Royal National Park, both offering stunning walks with water views. The central coast extends to the north, with crowd-free surfing beaches and bays rich in seabirds. The Hunter region is characterized by shady country roads crowded with producers of fine wines, chocolates and delicious cheeses.

The best day trips you can take in Sydney

Climb rainforests and waterfalls in the Blue Mountains

The cool mist that gives the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains their name comes from a fine mist produced by large eucalyptus trees. There are eight connected conservation areas here rising to 1,100 metres, with lush tropical forests and imaginative waterfalls that can be explored via marked trails (of various lengths).

You will also have the opportunity to gain insights into the importance of the mountains to their indigenous traditional owners, as a place of connection and celebration, through an orientation tour. This is the homeland of six indigenous groups: the Darug, Gundungora, Wiradjuri, Wanaruah, Darkingong and Tharwal. And you'll see one of the best displays of indigenous rock art in the region at Yad Al Hamra Caves near Glenbuck.

These trees form a dense canopy across views of deep green and sometimes inaccessible, sculpted sandstone rock formations. In fact, some of the valley is so inaccessible that a tree species previously thought to be extinct, the Wollemi pine, was rediscovered in the valley here in 1994.

The most popular and popular day walking areas are the Jamison Valley, south of Katoomba, the Grouse Valley, north of Blackheath, and the Wentworth Falls area. Some great options include the Giant Obelisk and the Grand Canyon Trail. Best to note: These valleys can be surprisingly cold year-round, so bring warm clothes.

Trip to the Royal National Park in Sydney

South of Sydney, the Royal National Park covers 15,091 hectares over 32 kilometers of beautiful coastline. It's also one of the world's oldest national parks – it was declared in 1879. As well as remote wild beaches, sea cliffs, scrublands and forests, the park protects a variety of Australian fauna including wallabies, lyrebirds and noisy flocks of yellow-tailed black cockatoos. .

Audley, at the junction of the Kangaroo River and Hacking River, is home to the main visitor center and is the perfect place to get park maps, have a picnic and a jukebox or rent a canoe to cruise down the river. There are several trails to enjoy in the park, including the 26-kilometre Coast Trail, but unless you're a Usain Bolt, you won't have enough time to complete one of the short marked trails during a day trip.

The park also houses the Figure Eight Pools, a series of tropical pools in the shape of a figure eight near Burning Palms Beach. It can only be seen when the tide is low, and can be reached after a two-hour walk across the rock sheet. So try to arrive in the morning and only visit when it's safe to do so, as it can bring weird waves (and does!) Ignore the visitors.

Enjoy indigenous rock art and birdlife at Ku-ringai Chase National Park

The majestic Hawkesbury River flows into the ocean past honey-coloured bluffs, historic settlements, tranquil lakes and bays. The river passes through a series of national parks, including the impressive Ku-ringai Chase National Park. Its establishment was announced in 1894, and its name came from the indigenous people who previously lived there, the Gurinjai people. Here you'll see traces of the former indigenous life of European settlers visible today thanks to the preservation of more than 800 sites, including rock paintings, ancient mounds, and cave art.

For information about the Ku-ringai area and possible hiking trails in the area, visit the National Park Service and Wildlife Information Center at Poppin Head (accessible by car). There is also a marina, picnic areas, a café and a walkway that winds through areas immersed in the amangrove.

Deep inland, the village of Wiseman's Ferry extends along the banks of the Hawkesbury River. It is another ideal point for accessing the Hawkesbury River and its natural surroundings, rich with birds such as kookabras and sea eagles.

The surrounding area retains the remains of the Grand Prisoner Road, originally built to connect Sydney to the Hunter Valley and which is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage List of Australian Prisoner Sites. In addition to picnics, it's also a good idea to book a boat tour or rent a kayak and get out on the river. And if you have more time, as Sydney locals like to do, stay longer on a houseboat.

Discover secret beaches and forests on the central façade

Stretching along the coast between Sydney and Newcastle, the Central Front has gorgeous beaches, extensive reserves and a range of salt lakes and inlets. Close to Sydney, the south side of the Central Front can be reached by boat from Sydney's Palm Beach. On the northern side of the Hawkesbury Estuary are the tempting beaches of Kilkere, Pearl Beach and Bodie National Seashore.

After that, you'll need a car, and there are plenty of great places to stop off on a day trip north to Newcastle, including the swan-filled town of The Entrance and deep, tranquil Lake Macquarie. Popular beaches to bathe along the way include Avoca and Terrigal Beaches.

And in Newcastle, the most diverse industrial city, with a diverse mix of historic architecture, as well as a popular beach and ocean baths. South of Newcastle Beach, under King Edward Park, lies Australia's oldest ocean swimming pool, the Boggy Hole, dug by prisoners. It is an atmospheric place for swimming when the waves crash on its edges. The most popular surfing areas are Bar Beach and Meriwether Beach, which are both ends of the same beach, which is located slightly to the south. Meriwether Beach features huge ocean pools.

Source: lonelyplanet