Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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
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.
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 (
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