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Things
to See & Do...
Bald
Hill - Lawrence Hargraves Memorial
Situated
at the Southern end of the Royal National Park at Stanwell Tops this is a
popular spot for hang gliders and paragliders. Great views along the coast
and an ice cream/food van is usually at the site.
Bass
and Flinders Memorial Lookout
Situated
at the Southern tip of South Cronulla overlooking Port Hacking, Bundeena
and the Royal National Park. This site recognises the achievements
of George Bass and Matthew Flinders in discovering Port Hacking.
Cook's
Landing Place
(visit
website)
Located
in the Botany Bay National Park at Kurnell.
Information can be obtained from the Discovery Centre in the park. Whale
watching is a popular attraction on the eastern side of the park.
Cronulla
National Park Ferries (visit
website)
Cronulla
Wharf, Tonkin Street, Cronulla
Take a trip to Bundeena in the Royal National Park. This is a quiet
coastal village on the southern shores of Port Hacking with cafes, RSL
club, an Art Trail and a popular heritage walk. Great access for walkers
to the royal National Park Coast Track.
Cruises along the Hacking River into the Royal National Park are also
available.
E.G.
Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens
Cnr
Kareena Rd & President Ave, Caringbah
Camellias and azaleas are planted among native blueberry ash, tree fern,
sassafras, eucalypts and Christmas bush, with Yowie Bay as a scenic
background. The best time for camellias is in July to October, but the
garden is worth visiting all year. The botanical collection of deciduous
trees and shrubs numbers hundreds, incl. silver variegated box elder,
elms, tallowwood, pistacia, maples and dawn redwood, providing summer
shade for camellias. Other exotic plants complement a fine collection of
roses and magnolias. Teahouse (open Mon-Fri 9.30am-3.30pm, Sat-Sun
9.30am-4.30pm). Kiosk, playground equipment, barbeques (electric, free),
toilets. Closed Good Friday, Christmas & Boxing Days. Hours: Mon-Fri
9am-4pm,weekends/public holidays 9.30am-5pm (6pm daylight saving).
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet in Teahouse & near lower gates, Kareena
Rd.)
Hazelhurst
Regional Gallery & Cafe (visit
website)
Cnr
Kingsway & Talara Ave, Gymea
Joseph
Banks Native Plants Reserve
Manooka
Pl, Kareela
The garden has of plants typical of those from the time of Joseph Banks'
1770 flora survey around Botany Bay. Ferny gulleys, rainforest areas,
waterfalls, walks, and plants including rare banksias and over 30 species
of lilly pilly. Limited wheelchair access. Picnic tables, shelters,
toilets, BBQs (wood provided). Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-3.30pm,Sat/Sun and public holidays 10am-5pm. Entry fee
applies. Disability Access: Yes (Accessible toilet with MLAK lock).
National
Parks (visit
website)
Few
places can boast four national parks within their boundaries. Information
centres are available in Botany Bay National Park at Kurnell or
Royal National Park at Audley.
Sydney
Tramway Museum (visit
website)
Pitt
Street & Princes Highway, Loftus
The
museum contains over 40 tramcars from most Australian cities plus from
USA, Germany and Japan, as well as photographic and tramway memorabilia
displays. Trams operate on the Museum's 1.5km tramline towards Sutherland
(Wed/Sun/pub. hols) and another line into Royal National Park (hourly
9.15am-4.15pm Sun/pub. hols/limited service on Weds). Additional days
during school holidays. Limited parking is available in Pitt Street. Day
ticket covers unlimited tram rides & includes museum display hall,
picnic area with electric bbqs, plus kiosk and souvenir shop.
Symbio
Wildlife Gardens (visit
website)
7-11
Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Tops
Just 15 minutes south of Sutherland, this is NSW's premier interactive
wildlife park. Cuddle a koala, hand feed a kangaroo, have a dip in the
pool, a picnic lunch or enjoy the facilities in the kiosk/coffee shop.
Woronora
Dam
Located
off the Old Princes Highway south of Waterfall. This dam on the Woronora
is part of Sydney's water supply system. Picnic areas and BBQs available.
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