A selection of beautiful and unique sights in and around Sydney and New South Wales, including maps, pictures, highlights and characteristics.
Here are some articles with beautiful sights in or close to Sydney:
Minnehaha Falls is a small but very pretty waterfall on the Yosemite Creek in the Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains.
A short walking track through a scenic landscape leads to the base of this waterfall, with scenic views to enjoy from start to finish.
There are currently more than 100 major dams in New South Wales, and more than 20 storage dams in the Greater Sydney region.
Dams exist to store water that can be used for irrigation and as a source of drinking water for urban areas. Most of Sydney’s drinking water is sourced from catchment areas created by these dams.
Located south of Wentworth Falls on the Kings Tableland plateau, Lincoln’s Rock is one of the most impressive lookout points in the Blue Mountains.
With sweeping views of Jamison Valley and beyond, Lincoln’s Rock is a unique and historically important sight that is well worth a visit.
A short but steep walking track starting at the Conservation Hut in Wentworth Falls brings visitors up close and personal with Empress Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Blue Mountains.
The walk to Empress Falls forms part of the longer and more challenging Wentworth Pass and National Pass walking tracks, two of the most iconic bush walks in New South Wales.
Read moreEmpress Falls Walking Track via the Conservation Hut
A short walking track starting from Glenraphael Drive on the Narrow Neck Plateau in Katoomba leads to a scenic lookout on Castle Head, which offers spectacular 360 degree district views.
Various landmarks are visible from the lookout, such as the Three Sisters, Mount Solitary and Ruined Castle, surrounded by Jamison Valley and Cedar Creek Valley.
Ballast Point Park is a 2.6 ha recreational area in Birchgrove on the Balmain Peninsula, where visitors can wander around and discover some of Sydney’s history while enjoying panoramic Harbour and city views.
Let’s find out more about this unique area in Sydney Harbour.
A visit to Somersby Falls in Brisbane Water National Park is a geat day trip from Sydney, with beautiful scenery and great picnic facilities to enjoy.
Follow a short walking track along Floods Creek from the picnic area all the way to the bottom of Somersby Falls. A series of small but pretty waterfalls will greet you, as you make your way down along this picturesque walk.
Read moreDiscover Somersby Falls in Brisbane Water National Park
Sydney’s pleasant climate lends itself perfectly for gardens, especially those of a subtropical nature. And despite Sydney’s strong population growth, there are still quite a few beautiful gardens to be found in and outside the city.
Most of these gardens are free to visit, with local councils or volunteer groups responsible for maintenance and upkeep. Spending an afternoon in a green oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city is a real blessing.
The Blue Mountains region west of Sydney is home to countless exciting walking tracks and various panoramic lookout points.
But Sydney’s most popular day trip destination is also home to several beautiful waterfalls, some easy to access and others a bit harder to find.
Minnamurra Falls is a beautiful two-tiered waterfall on the Minnamurra River, quietly tucked away in a thriving rainforest in Budderoo National Park.
A scenic 4.2 km walk, starting from the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, leads to this waterfall with a large viewing platform right in front of it.
Read moreMinnamurra Falls and Rainforest Walk in Budderoo National Park