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Attractions Nearby Sydney
(Sydney, New South Wales - NSW, Australia AU)



Sydney is full of fantastic tourist attractions, but nearby central Sydney there are an enormous number of world-class tourist attractions, historic sites and national parks, including the Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves, Macquarie Towns Area, Macarthur Country, Hawkesbury River, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley Wineries, all of which are close of Sydney. These important tourist attractions are easy to reach from Sydney and are well worth visiting when staying in the Sydney area.

Whether you are looking for historic sites, scenic attractions nearby Sydney, or beautifully landscaped Sydney gardens or parks, you can be sure that you won't have to travel far from Sydney. Here are some of the top tourist attractions, sights and things to do nearby Sydney.




Sydney Attractions Nearby: The Blue Mountains - nearby Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia AU
The Blue Mountains are located around 65 km / 40 miles from central Sydney and are part of the Great Diving Range. With some breathtaking scenery, popular bushwalks, gorges, mature gum trees and spectacular scenery, the Blue Mountains get their name from the blue haze that surrounds them, which is actually a fine mist of evaporated eucalyptus oil from the trees.

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Jenolan Caves - nearby Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia AU
Located to the south-west of Katoomba, the Jenolan Caves can be found on the western edge of Kanangra Boyd National park and are some of the most famous limestone caves in the whole of Australia. Attractions at the Jenolan Caves include Aboriginal history, guided tours, caverns and subterranean rivers. There are now nine large caves open to the public and the Jenolan Caves is actually one of the most extensive cave systems in the world.

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Macquarie Towns Area - nearby Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia AU
Macquarie Towns Area includes Windsor, Richmond, Castlereagh, Wilberforce and Pitt Town, all of which were established around 200 years ago on fertile, agricultural ground, next to the scenic Hawkesbury River. Attractions in the Macquarie Towns Area include many historic buildings, the attractive Thompson Square, the Hawkesbury Museum and Tourist Centre, Rouse Hill Estate and many local markets.

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Macarthur Country - nearby Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia AU
Macarthur Country heads south-west from Sydney and is edged by the Blue Mountains National Park to the west and the coastline to the east. This vast expanse of rolling sheep country includes some of the most historic towns in the area, including rural towns such as Camden, Campelltown, Liverpool and Picton, all of which feature many important buildings, churches, visitors' centres and walking trails.

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Hawkesbury River - nearby Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia AU
Hawkesbury River enters the sea at Broken Bay around 30 km / 19 miles to the north of Sydney. This mighty river is lined with attractive, coves, secluded beaches, numerous picnic spots, walking trails and settlements. Highlights close to the Hawkesbury River include Berowra Waters, Cowan Creek, Pitt Water and Brooklyn.

Sydney Attractions Nearby: The Central Coast - nearby Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia AU
The Central Coast is best known for its highly regarded surfing beaches, peaceful lakes, national parks and stunning waterways, such as Broken Bay, Brisbane Water, Tuggerah Lake, Lake Budgewoi, Lake Munmorah and Lake Macquarie. There are a number of small, interesting towns and villages along the Central Coast, such as Patonga - a small fishing village, Pearl Beach - a National trust hamlet, Terrigal - an upmarket coastal town, Copacabana - a small town next to the beach, Bateau Bay - close to Wyrrabalong National Park, Toukley - a small fishing town, and Budgewoi - popular for boating.

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Hunter Valley Wineries - nearby Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia AU
The world-famous Hunter Valley Wineries are within easy reach from central Sydney and can be reached in around two and a half hours by car. With more than 50 vineyards and family-run wineries, including some of the best in Australia, the Hunter Valley Wineries are most concentrated in the small village of Pokolbin, to the north-west of Cessnock. Attractions at Hunter Valley Wineries include guided tours of many of the area's vineyards, wine tasting and a number of festivals.


Other attractions in the Sydney area include:

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Bleak House - 7 Lawson Street, Mudgee, New South Wales (NSW), 2850, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6372 3030

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Bluebush Estate - Wilderness Road, Lovedale, New South Wales (NSW), 2320, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 4930 7177

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Calais Estate - Palmers Lane, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, New South Wales (NSW), 2320, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 4998 7654

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Gledswood - Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field, Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), 2171, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 9606 5111

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Marsh Estate - Deasys Road, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, New South Wales (NSW), 2320, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 4998 7587

Sydney Attractions Nearby: McWilliams Mount Pleasant - Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, New South Wales (NSW), 2320, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 4998 7505

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Nan Tien Temple - 33 Semaphore Street, Berkeley, North Wollongong, New South Wales (NSW), 2506, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 4272 0600

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Red Clay Estate - 269 Henry Lawson Drive, Mudgee, New South Wales (NSW), 2850, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6372 4596

Sydney Attractions Nearby: Wildwood - Via Eurunderee, Mudgee, New South Wales (NSW), 2850, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6373 3701

 
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