A selection of beautiful and unique sights in and around Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights and characteristics.
Here are some great articles with beautiful sights in or close to Sydney:
Situated on Australia’s east coast, Sydney is the country’s largest and most popular city, visited by millions of tourists each year.
What sets Sydney apart from other cities are the beautiful and world-famous Harbour, the unique landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, a great climate, and a stunning coastline with countless beaches.
Sydney Harbour and its islands hold a wealth of history, and we can learn so much about the evolution and growth of Sydney by visiting, or otherwise reading about, these islands.
Some of Sydney Harbour’s islands can be visited, while others can’t. Some of them aren’t even islands anymore, as they have been reclaimed and are now part of the mainland.
One of the most popular day trip destinations from Sydney is the famous Blue Mountains, a World Heritage listed area an hour away from Sydney.
Suitable to visit during all four seasons, the Greater Blue Mountains region consists of seven National Park areas and a conservation reserve. The Blue Mountains is home to a large number of impressive lookouts, some very popular, others not so well-known.
Carrington Falls is a beautiful plunge waterfall on the Kangaroo River in Budderoo National Park, located around 150km south of Sydney.
A short and easy walking track with viewing platforms offers visitors panoramic views of the waterfall and the surrounding valley.
Nearby Nellies Glen on the other side of the river also deserves a visit, with a picnic area and various walking tracks with lookout points to explore.
Read moreVisit Carrington Falls and Nellies Glen in Budderoo National Park
Despite Sydney’s strong population growth in recent times, Australia’s most beautiful city is still home to a great number of parks.
Sydney has always had a love affair with the outdoors and the best way to enjoy that outside breeze, fresh air and sunshine is by visiting one of the many parks located in and around the city.
The Govetts Leap Lookout near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains offers spectacular views of the Grose Valley and surroundings.
Around the lookout are several short and long hiking trails, one of them leading to the Barrow Lookout from where you can see the Bridal Veil Falls from close by.
Sydney has a lot to offer when it comes to beautiful natural scenery. The coastline, the beaches, the mountains, the valleys, as a Sydney-sider you have an endless amount of options for great day trips to undertake.
Chasing waterfalls is a fun way to go out and about and discover the beauty and variety of Sydney’s national parks. To help you get inspired, we have selected ten of the prettiest waterfalls in and around Sydney that you can get very close to.
Read more10 Best Waterfalls in and Around Sydney You Need to Visit
With an amazing city skyline, several unique landmarks, and lots of beautiful natural sights, Sydney has no shortage of scenic lookouts that offer breathtaking views.
What’s more, Sydney has a near-perfect climate, which makes going out to visit these lookout points a fun and adventurous thing to do.
The Three Sisters is an iconic rock formation near Katoomba, overlooking the immense Jamison Valley. It is the most famous tourist spot in the Blue Mountains, attracting thousands of visitors every day.
Echo Point Lookout is a large viewing platform that offers panoramic views of the Three Sisters, the Jamison Valley, Mount Solitary and other landmarks.
A scenic coastal walk starting at Wattamolla leads to Eagle Rock, one of the most iconic landmarks in the Royal National Park that strongly resembles an eagle’s beak.
What’s more, next to Eagle Rock is Curracurrong Falls, one of the very few waterfalls in the world that flows directly into the ocean.
Read moreEagle Head Rock and Curracurrong Falls via Wattamolla Picnic Area