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Avoca Beach
Berrima
Berry
Blue Mountains National Park
Breenhold Gardens
Canberra
Glenworth Valley
Hawkesbury River Valley
Jervis Bay
Kangaroo Valley
Kiama
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Manly Beach
Mermaid Pools
Newcastle
Palm Beach
Port Stephens
Royal National Park
Stanwell Park
The Entrance
The Hunter Valley
The Southern Highlands
Wombeyan Caves
Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Q: What makes Sydney such an iconic city?
- A: Sydney is one of the most iconic cities in Australia and perhaps in the world, but it's hard to spend all your time in the city when you're surrounded by jaw-dropping natural beauty and charming seaside towns.
- Q: What outdoor activities can you enjoy around Sydney?
- A: Head up into the Blue Mountains for a day of hiking, drive down to the coast to relax on gorgeous white sand beaches, or immerse yourself in the area's history by taking a walk down an aboriginal heritage trail in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
- Q: What are some great things to do outside of Sydney?
- A: No matter how you feel like spending the day, you have plenty of great options to choose from.
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