7 Mile Beach

Address: Best point to park your car is, Bourke Parade, Gerroa, NSW.

Close by Attraction: Bombo Headland Quarry

1.5 Hours drive down south from Sydney. Picnic area, toilet, kids play ground available on Park Road. The drive is picturesque.


Cross the metal bridge over shallow Crooked River to 7 Mile Beach. The River is shallow in most area. Safe for kids to get in the water and play. The beach itself is also monitored by Life Savers during daylight.

And, if you got surf rods. Try your fishing luck at the beach.

Mount Kosciuszko

Address: Kosciuszko Road, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, Australia.

A 5 hours drive from Sydney or Melbourne.

This place is equally beautiful in Summer or Winter.

If you visit in summer, keep driving on Kosciuszko Road until you reach the last point at Charlotte Pass. The road is fully sealed and suitable for any type of car. Toilet facility next to the car park. No food available, so better have your own arrangement. The weather could be very different even in summer, so be prepared for cold and rain.

From here you can have a 360 view from the Charlotte Pass Boardwalk Lookout.

And, you can walk up to the Summit. Elevation 2228 meters (7309.7 feet)

And if you visit in Winter, Kosciuszko Road will be blocked off depending on the snow clearence. Your best place to be would be Perisher valley. You might have to use wheel chain if you are not driving a 4WD. You can hire Ski, Toboggans, boots etc. from Jindabyne or Cooma on your way to the snow. As shops at Perisher may run out of accessories because of its popularity.

Check the video for a Summer look on Mount Kosciuszko.

 

Avoca Beach

Address: 10 Vine St, Avoca Beach NSW, Australia

1.5 hrs drive to Sydney north. Plenty of parking on both north and south side of the beach.

If you are a dog lover, you will possibly like to take your dog to the center of the beach, where Avoca Lake meets the ocean.

And, if you are not a great dog lover and want to spend some quality time with your kids and family, make your way to the south side. Near the Surf Club, you will find plenty of parking and restaurant. Picnic and Toilet facility available.

The rock pool is nicely done with plenty of sea creature you can spot if you decide to snorkel. Check the under water video footage I included.

Morisset Hospital

Address: Acacia Ave, Morisset, NSW, Australia

Only 1 hr 40 min drive from Sydney.
You can also catch a train from Central Station.
Follow Acacia Ave to the Hospital entrance. The field on your left, just before the entrance is the best place to mingle with the Kangaroos.
The hospital is built at the North-West bank of the beautiful Lake Macquarie. Hospital ground is open to public. Lots of suitable places for a BBQ and fishing. Toilet facility also available, just follow the signs. Though you can meet and greet the kangaroos all day. But afternoon is the best time to catch a selfie with them. Don't forget to take some munchies.

Fairy Creek - North Wollongong

Address: Stuart Park is located on Cliff Rd, North Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Only 1 hr drive down south from Sydney.
The place has several BBQ shed, Newly built amenities and kids play ground. Also has a sea food restaurant at the end of Cliff Road. This is where Fairy Creek meets the ocean water during high tide.

The creek water was salt water, clear and warm. Most of the water depth was knee high. Makes it safe for the kids to play in water.

I also spotted fish in that creek. You might grab your rod to try your luck.

 

Hassans Wall Lookout

Address: Hassans Walls Reserve, Lithgow, NSW 2790

Hassan’s Walls Lookout is 2 hrs drive from Sydney and just minutes from the Lithgow town centre.

From Lithgow St. follow Hassans Wall Rd. all the way to the top.  The gravel road is suitable for 2 wheel drives. Take care while driving if the weather turns bad. Plenty of parking with couple of picnic sheds. The steel walking path will give easy access to the magnificent 180  degree view of the Blue Mountains and rolling valleys below. Hassan’s Walls Lookout is the highest scenic lookout (1130m/3707Ft) in the Blue Mountains.

Each weather provides a different experience here. When I was there, the sky was covered with thick cloud and just before the sunset. Looked like someone lit the whole sky in fire.

CoalCliff Rock Pools

Address: 24 Paterson Rd, Coalcliff NSW 2508. 1 hr drive down south from Sydney. Park your car next to the little playground. And follow the footpath, that takes you straight down to the rock pools. You will find the toilet facility on your right.

A beautiful picturesque area. Make sure you go on a low tide, si you get the chance to explore the area. In high tide, the strong southern waves are not safe.

The large salt water pool is ok for a safe swim. But this time I gave it a miss, as it was infested by weed growth.

But, well worth of travel.

Australian Koi Farm

Address:  83 Jersey Rd, Bringelly NSW 2556

Australian Koi is a good place to spend some time with your family. Owner is nice man, he will take you around the place and will help you if you are up for your own Koi Acuarium.

The Koi comes in different size and colour. You will definitely find your desired Koi fish their.

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Anna Bay Beach

Location: James Paterson St, Anna Bay, NSW. 2.5 hrs drive to north of Sydney.

The largest coastal sand mass in New South Wales. Best for camel riding, quad-biking and 4×4 experience. You can take your own car for a drive on the sand (Council permission may be needed if you to stay at the beach). Or hop into one of the hired/guided 4×4 experience.

There is restaurant available. And good toilet facility.

Girrakool picnic area

At Brisbane Water National Park

Old wooden bridge

Only 1 hr drive to north from Sydney. Take the family for a BBQ, better to have your own BBQ setup. Toilet facility is available. Then take everyone down the loop tracks. This will take you through some amazing natural formation ad wild life.

Mayfield Garden

A 2:30 hr drive from Sydney to the west past Blue Mountains. Privately owned, this garden will amaze you. Variety of plants and flowers. You will find firm animals to entertain your kids. Plenty of parking. Cafe and amenities onsite. They also run guided tour of the park.
Park website: http://www.mayfieldgarden.com.au/

Bombo Headland Quarry

Address: Darien Ave, Bombo NSW 2533

Close by attraction: 7 Mile Beach

1 hour 30 min drive from Sydney to South coast.


You can spend some time to explore the area before heading down to Kiama.

A land with extra ordinary view of these unusual basalt columns. Plenty of parking. Some area may be suitable for family picnic. But, no BBQ or Toilet facility available here. You only need an hour to explore. You can also walk down to the Kiama beach from south end where you park.

Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk

Address: 182 Knights Hill Road, Via Jamberoo Mountain Road, Knights Hill NSW 2577

Entry fee applies. Please check their website for updated price list.
illawarrafly.experienceoz.com.au

Lets start with one of our south coast top attraction. 1 hour and 50 min drive from Sydney. Situated 710 Meters above sea level. A breath taking view of the south coast from 50 Meters watch tower from the forest floor.

A  walk above the years old rain forest.

Very nicely organised area with toilets, restaurant and picnic facility.

50 Meters high tower. 

The tree top walk is kids friendly. Including the tower. You might also come across the wild life.