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Beaches
This ain't the Mediterranean. There are no tightly arranged lines of deckchairs awaiting
your paying pleasure at Sydney beaches. Lazing on the beach is part of the Australian
birthright and one that's freely available to anyone who cares to roll out their towel. Many
of the beaches have ocean pools carved out of the rocks on their headlands and almost all
of those are free as well. And if you forget to bring sunblock, ask the surf lifesavers.
Chances are they'll give you some. For free. In between patrolling the beach. Also for
free.
Parks
A climate like this encourages enjoyment of the great outdoors and if you can manage to
drag yourself off the beach, there are plenty of parks to enjoy. Aside from those national
parks that have vehicle entry fees, entry to parks is free as well. Noteworthy examples are
the lovingly maintained grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens ( CLICK HERE ) and the capa-
cious spaces of Centennial Park ( CLICK HERE ).
If you've got kids, there's an excellent free playground at Tumbalong Park ( CLICK HERE )
in Darling Harbour. Also check out the cute little Neild Avenue Maze ( CLICK HERE ) in
Paddington.
Wildlife
Contrary to popular stereotypes you're unlikely to see a kangaroo bounding down George
St. There are, however, plenty of native critters to be spotted if you know where to look.
Mrs Macquaries Point ( CLICK HERE ) is a good place to see sulphur-crested cockatoos.
Keep an eye on the sky for the twilight flyover of swarms of bats (grey-headed flying
foxes, to be exact).
Water dragons can be spotted sunning themselves in Lane Cove National Park ( CLICK
HERE ) and in the bush around Parsley Bay ( CLICK HERE ), while you might be lucky enough
to come across a goanna on the Manly Scenic Walkway ( CLICK HERE ).
 
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