Parks, Gardens and Reserves

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS

Encircling Farm Cove, which is the bay immediately to the west of Sydney Cove and Circular Quay, the Royal Botanical Gardens is a short walk from the city centre, Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House. Featuring gardens, grassed areas and gently sloping paths, it is a peaceful haven from the hustle and bustle of the traffic and noise of the city just a block away.
Location: Mrs. Macquarie's Road, Sydney. UBD Map 1 Ref N 15. Phone (02) 9231 8111 - weekends (02) 9231 8125
Facilities: picnic areas, restaurant, takeaway snack bar, visitors centre, gardens shop.
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HYDE PARK

Hyde Park, in the centre of Sydney, is part of a much larger tract of land commencing with the Royal Botanical Gardens and Farm Cove to the north and stretching to the south east to Moore Park which Sydney's first Governor, Arthur Phillip, set aside as a common for permanent public use in 1792. It was named Hyde Park after London's Hyde Park by Gov. Macquarie in 1810 when he established it alongside his planned town centre, which today is known as Queens Square. UBD Map 3 Ref K 6.

CHINESE GARDENS

A Bicentennial gift from the people of Guandong Province, China, its classic design incorporates beautiful pavilions, winding pathways, lakes and ponds. The garden was designed and built by Chinese landscape architects and gardeners. Similar to every classical Chinese garden, traditional principles govern the use of four key elements of water, plants, stone and architecture. Together, these four elements combine to create perfect balance. 
Location: Darling Harbour. Open Mon. - Fri. 9.30 am to sunset, Sat & Sun 9.00 am to sunset.
Phone (02) 9281 6863.

Parks & Gardens: Suburban

EG WATERHOUSE CAMELLIA GARDENS

Gardens overlooking Yowie Bay and featuring camellias, ferns and azaleas in a natural bush setting. It features a large collection of Camellias and Azaleas, with many rare and unusual species. There is nearly eight acres to explore, good parking available and the gardens bloom Four Seasons with many and varied flowers and plants.
Location: President Avenue, Caringbah. Open daily 8.00 am - 5.00 pm; 8.00 am - 6.00 pm Sat & Sun in Summer
Facilities: toilets, picnic and barbecue area, tea-house.

AUBURN BOTANICAL GARDENS

A delightful oasis in the western suburbs, Auburn Botanical Gardens comprises of 12 distinct landscaped areas on the banks of Duck River. The gardens feature an Avenue of Remembrance, an Australian native garden, an open air theatre, a Japanese garden which has become very popular as a wedding venue, and a walk-through aviary built to celebrate Australia's Bicentenary.
Location: Chisholm Road, Auburn. Open daily 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. Phone (02) 9646 4222. Brochure

CARSS BUSH PARK

Located on the shores of Kogarah Bay in Sydney's south, which is the last bay along the Georges River before it enters Botany Bay. A popular picnic spot among locals, particularly families, Carss Park derives its name from a pioneering family who settled here in the 19th century. William Carss because a wealthy cabinetmaker in the 1850s, his furniture was the finest in the colony and graced many a fine home in Sydney, including Government House, Vaucluse House and Greycliffe House. The family cottage survives and is home to a museum which features local history displays. The northern end of the park, which contains a swimming pool and playing fields, was once low-lying swampland which, during the 1920s and 30s, was reclaimed with municipal waste. An unthinkable practice these days, this activity was commonplace at the time and many estuaries of the Sydney area were modified in this way, changing the physical geography and reduce the total length of Sydney's harbour foreshore by some 6 kilometres.
Location: Carwar Avenue, Kogarah Bay. Open all hours. Facilities: tidal swimming pool, kiosk, toilets, showers, barbecue facilities, historic cottage.

SIR JOSEPH BANKS PLEASURE GARDENS

A $1.2 million Bicentennial gift to the people of the City of Botany Bay, the gardens were styled on old photographs and engravings of the original zoological and botanical gardens which existed here in the early 1800s. These famous pleasure grounds by Botany Bay were the main attraction of the old Sir Joseph Banks Hotel in its heyday in the 19th Century. In the 1840's and 1850's the Sir Joseph Banks Zoological and Botanical Gardens featured the colony's first zoo with Elephants, Bengal Tigers and Bears. Other attractions included walkways and arbours, sports area, including Australia's first professional foot racing track, playgrounds, an amphitheatre and a large lunch pavilion.
From 1845 through to the 1910 the Hotel and its famed Pleasure Gardens was Australia's equivalent of an European spa resort. However, the fortunes of the Hotel and its garden declined and in the 1920's the estate was subdivided with the remnant bayside gardens becoming a public park. Features include the zoo playground with life size animal sculptures, a running track, a bike track, walking tracks, barbecue facilities and a lake with ducks and other waterfowl.
Location: Foreshore Drive, Botany. Open all times.

CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS

This 220 hectare park itself was created in 1888 as a major government project to mark the centenary of Sydney. It was formed by draining the swamps and channelling the water into a series of lakes which were to be surrounded by open parkland.
UBD Map 256 Ref P 6. Website. More information

KU-RING-GAI WILDFLOWER GARDENS

125 ha of natural bushland featuring displays of native plants from all over Australia. Includes eleven walks.
Location: Mona Vale Road, St Ives. Open daily 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Phone (02) 9440 8609
Facilities: picnic and barbecue facilities, playground, light refreshments.

COOPERS PARK

A 15 hectare reserve which comprises of picnic, recreation and sporting facilities below one of the largest remaining areas of natural bushland in the Eastern Suburbs. The creek running though the Park, which flows over waterfalls and cascades, is largely natural and follows the line of a volcanic dyke of the Jurassic age. The hillsides support a wide variety of native trees and shrubs. The creek and the upper valley's tree ferns and forest environment create a feeling of tranquillity in this relatively untouched natural oasis. The delightful, well maintained walking trails have rest stops at convenient locations.
UBD Map 257 Ref G 1

GAIARINE GARDENS

There gardens was created to recognise the City of Botany Bay's sister city relationship with Gaiarine, Italy. The walls at the threshold to the gardens feature metalwork, mosaics and a drinking fountain. All these elements are featured in most traditional Italian gardens. The use of water is a common theme. The bubbler with foot pedal for easy usage is embellished with the image of the sun, Apollo. All the plants and attractions in Gaiarine Gardens follow the theme of being common to both Australian and Italian gardens. The Gardens were officially opened in January, 1992, by the then Mayor of Gaiarine, Vittrino Fantuz and the Mayor of Botany, Ron Hoenig. The opening coincided with the 10th anniversary of the sister city relationship.
Location: Page Street, Botany

Nature Reserves: Suburban

BARRENJOEY HEADLAND

Part of the Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, Barrenjoey Head is a craggy headland located at the northern end of Palm Beach which offers those who make the climb to its to peak 360 degree panoramic views across Pittwater, Broken Bay and the Pacific Ocean as well as the beachside suburbs to the south. The site of numerous shipwrecks, it was a natural location for the construction of a warning beacon in 1855 and then a lighthouse to aid growing navigation in the area in 1868. This was replaced by the present structure in 1881. Sandstone used to built the lighthouse was quarried from the top of the headland. Allow 2 to 3 hours for the walk from the car park to the top of the headland and back.
Location: Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach. Open all times. Phone Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park (02) 9457 9322 weekdays; (02) 9457 9310 weekends.
Facilities: picnic area, toilets, guided walks every fourth Sunday of the month (contact Chase Alive Phone (02) 9457 9853).

SHELLY BEACH

From The Corso in Manly, follow Manly Beach to the right along Marine Parade and you will reach this secluded little spot that has been a family favourite for years. Shelly Beach can be accessed by car via Bower Street or by a 15 minutes walk along the beach front from Manly. Views up and down the coast can be enjoyed from the hills behind the beach. The combination of the restaurant's high quality fare plus unique its location and the alfresco dining area make it very popular, so bookings are essential.
Location: Marine Parade, Manly. Open all times. UBD Map 198 Ref G10.
Facilities: sheltered swimming beach, kiosk, restaurant, barbecues, picnic area, change rooms, showers, boat ramp

NIELSEN PARK

A well used family recreational area in Sydney's eastern suburbs which, in 1975, became one of the first inclusions in the Sydney Harbour National Park. The rocky headlands on either side of the beach have historic significance. Shark or Steel Point to the east contains the remains of a 140 year old gun emplacement which it was part of Sydney's defence strategy. Vaucluse Point, with a rock formation known as the Bottle & Glass Rocks at its tip, contains the remnants of Aboriginal rock art. Behind the park is Greycliffe House, which houses the local headquarters of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Built in the late 1840s as a home for the daughter of statesman William Charles Wentworth and her husband, John Reeves, the house is built on land which was once part of Wentworth's Vaucluse estate. A popular bushwalk called the Hermitage Trail follows the harbour foreshore for a few kilometres from near Greycliffe House.
Location: Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse. Open all times.
Facilities: sheltered harbour beach with shark net, kiosk, toilets, change rooms, showers, picnic facilities. UBD map 237 Ref L1.

PARSLEY BAY

It is perhaps a blessing that Parsley Bay is overshadowed by its more famous neighbour, Watsons Bay, as this picturesque corner of Sydney Harbour is quiet haven for those lucky enough to know of its existence and discovered its tranquillity.
Location: UBD Map 237 Ref Q 1. Horler Avenue, Vaucluse.
Facilities: toilets, barbecues, picnic tables, grassed area, kiosk (limited opening times).

BERRY ISLAND

Located within walking distance of Wollstonecraft railway station, as its name suggests, it was once an island but is today connected to the mainland by an isthmus. A favourite camping and fishing site for the local aborigines, evidence of its former inhabitants abound, from the mounds of sea shells which can be seen under foot in many locations around the island to the rock engravings and hand stencils in overhangs and caves around its shoreline. A well signposted walking track describes aboriginal life in the area and identifies and explains the significance of some of the rock art at the location. Guided walks are held by North Sydney Council.
Location: Shirley Road, Wollstonecraft. Open all times. Facilities: picnic area, walking paths, toilets.

CENTRAL GARDENS

Formerly the abandoned quarry of a tile and pottery works on Finlayson Creek, this area was marked on early maps as Sherwood Scrubs Drain. In the 1970s it was transformed into an urban parkland featuring a mix of natural and man-made attractions. The old creek bed, shale walls and remnants of natural vegetation have survived and around them have been constructed an open play area, Amphitheatre, wildlife sanctuary and a series of lakes with waterfalls, rapids and boardwalks.
Location: UBD Map 210 Ref C 12
Cnr Betts & Merrylands Road, Merrylands West.
Facilities: grassed areas, barbecue and picnic facilities, toilets, tennis courts, wheelchair access.
Public transport: train to Merrylands station, Bus No. 811, 813, 815. Alight at Gardens.

NURRAGINGY RESERVE

A Bicentennial project of the Blacktown Council, this park has both natural bushland and landscaped gardens on the bank of Eastern Creek. The various sections are interconnected by walking paths. A lake, a wharf, reception centre, waterfalls and rapids create a pleasant landscaped environment for relaxation.
Location: Knox Road, Doonside. UBD Map 167 Ref J 12
Facilities: barbecue and picnic facilities, children's playgrounds, bush walking tracks.
Public transport: train to Doonside station. Walk along Cross St, right into Crawford Rd, left into Coveny St.

FEATHERDALE WILDLIFE PARK

Wildlife park where you can see Australian animals such as emus, kangaroos, wallabies and koalas at close range. UBD Map 168 Ref C 14
Location: 217 Kildare Road, Doonside. open 7 days 9.00 am - 5.00 pm. Entry fee applies.
Public transport: train to Blacktown, Bus No. 725, alight at park.

PARR STATE RECREATION AREA & YENGO NATIONAL PARK

Rugged and little-known area of steep gorges, cliffs and rock outcrops. Discovery walks, talks and tours (including 4 WD) are conducted throughout the park, and at Pierces Valley Environmental Education Area. Walk-in camping area at Heartbreak Hill.
Location: 80 km north-west of Sydney via Webbs Creek Ferry or Colo Heights. National Parks & Wildlife Service Central Coast, 02 4324 4911.

DHARAWAL STATE RECREATION AREA AND NATURE RESERVE

Bounded by Lake Cataract, Lake Woronora, Appin and Holsworthy. Dharawal shelters threatened plants and animals in the Sydney sandstone region and has important Aboriginal sites.
Location: 45 km south-west of Sydney CBD, access is from Darkes Forest Road off the Princes Highway or the Bulli-Appin Road. Educational walk through the park (bookings essential ). National Parks & Wildlife Service Bulli, 02 4268 4089.

PARRAMATTA PARK

Originally Parramatta Park, this 'open-air museum' in the heart of metropolitan Sydney was part of the Governor's Domain, established in 1788. It is important for both Aboriginal and European cultural heritage, and has long been an integral part of western Sydney life. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, strolling in the grounds, visiting the historic buildings or playing sports in the sporting fields. Parramatta River flows through the park, providing a tranquil break from the nearby hubbub. Discovery programs operate during school holidays.
Location: Access from many points in Parramatta, including Macquarie Street. Parramatta, 02 9891 4488.
National Parks

BOTANY BAY NATIONAL PARK


James Cook memorial, Kurnell

This national park has two sections - one on the northern side of the entrance to Botany Bay, and the other on the southern shore. The park has numerous historic sites, including the site of Lt. James Cook's landing in 1770. A snake display and demonstrations of boomerang throwing are held on weekends at La Perouse.

La Perouse - End of Anzac Parade, La Perouse: Open all times. La Perouse Museum (Old Cable Station) open 9.00 am - 4.30 pm daily, phone (02) 9331 3379. Bare Island Fort open Sundays, phone (02) 9311 2765. Facilities: toilets, picnic area, cafes and restaurant, swimming beach.
Kurnell - End of Captain Cook Drive, Kurnell: Park open 7.00 am - 8.00 pm every day. Discovery Centre open 9.30 pm - 4.00 pm daily. Gift shop open Wednesday to Sunday. Phone (02) 9668 9111.
Facilities; toilets, barbecues, picnic area, sheltered swimming beach. For more information, contact National Parks & Wildlife Service Sydney South, 02 9311 3379
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LANE COVE NATIONAL PARK

A peaceful bushland valley within easy reach of the centre of Sydney. The perfect place to get away from it all for a picnic (bookings required for large groups, 02 9419 8156), a bushwalk beside the river or a cruise on the Lane Cove paddlewheeler. Hire a row boat, visit the Kukundi Wildlife shelter or browse through the Wildlife Shop. Swimming in the river is not advisable. Overnight accommodation, in cabins or powered/unpowered sites, is available at Lane Cove River Caravan Park (02 9888 9133).
Location: 11 km north-west of Sydney CBD. Enter from Delhi Road, Lane Cove Road or Lady Game Drive. Park use fee. National Parks & Wildlife Service Lane Cove, 02 9412 1811.

GEORGES RIVER NATIONAL PARK

Some of the best riverine habitat conserving Sydney's biodiversity. Spacious riverside picnic areas are popular, as are walking tracks. Walk around peaceful Yeramba Lagoon, which is home to more than 100 species of birds, and the Ridge Track, which offers spectacular river views.
Location: 25 km south-west of Sydney along Henry Lawson Drive. Park use fees apply. National Parks & Wildlife Service, South Metropolitan, 02 9668 9111.

KU-RING-GAI CHASE NATIONAL PARK

Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park is a wonderful stretch of natural bushland set against the picturesque Hawkesbury Rivers and its tributaries in the north and Sydney's north shore suburbs in the south. It features many riverside picnic spots, extensive bushwalking tracks and some of the finest examples of Aboriginal rock art in the Sydney region.
Location: 7 km north of Pymble, 26 km north of Sydney. Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park Information Centre - Asquith and Bobbin Head. Phone (02) 9457 1049. General enquiries for West Head may be made to Garigal National Park on (02 94513479).
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GARIGAL NATIONAL PARK

Garigal National Park, which encompasses the upper reaches of Middle Harbour Creek on the northern outskirts of suburban Sydney, features a series of valleys through which creeks trickle and cascade into sparkling rock pools on their way to Sydney Harbour. A maze of fire trails and walking tracks make access easy to all but the most isolated sections of the park. Stepped sandstone ridges guard the valleys and provide numerous vantage points from which to view the forested valleys below.
Location: UBD Map 176 Ref C 6. Garigal National Park Information Centre: (02) 9451 3479.
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SYDNEY HARBOUR NATIONAL PARK

Views of the majestic entrance to Sydney Harbour, natural bushland, secluded sandy beaches, harbour islands and rugged sandstone cliffs with the stark contrast of cosmopolitan Sydney in the background. The park is in several sections surrounding Sydney Harbour. Most are accessible by public transport. Take a tour of the harbour islands, including historic Fort Denison and Goat Island (02 9247 5033). Daily tours explore Fort Denison (Pinchgut Island) which was once used as an open-air prison, transformed into a gun battery and adopted as the site for Australia's only Martello Tower, to become Fort Denison. Discovery walks, talks and tours available. All visits to the islands must be booked and paid for in advance.
Information: National Parks and Wildlife Services, Cadman's Cottage, 110 George Street, The Rocks, 02 9337 5511.

ROYAL NATIONAL PARK

Situated on the southern outskirts of Sydney, the Royal National Park is the second oldest National Park in the world. The Park contains a wide variety of terrain. Popular among visitors are its waterfalls, Aboriginal rock art, beaches and coastal walks.
Location: 32 km south of Sydney via Princes Highway. National Parks & Wildlife Service South Metropolitan, 02 9542 0648. More information | Map of Park

HEATHCOTE NATIONAL PARK

Once known as Heathcote 'Primitive Park', as it was a wild place close to Sydney. You can see the beauty and diversity of the Australian bush in this rocky park. In spring, Gymea lilies give a scarlet glow to the gullies. Swim in hidden pools along the gorges. Heathcote is a walker's park, and Discovery Rangers guide regular walks (bookings essential 02 9542 0649). Camping permits are required.
Location: 32 km south of Sydney. Walk in from Heathcote or Waterfall. National Parks & Wildlife Service South Metropolitan, 02 9542 0648.

BOUDDI NATIONAL PARK

Highlights of this park include a series of small beautiful beaches beneath forests, steep hills and cliffs. the park offers many opportunities for fishing, except in the marine reserve. Drop in at the Maitland Bay Information Centre, staffed by local volunteers on weekends. Camp at Little Beach, Putty Beach or Tallow Beach; permit required, park use fees apply.
Location: 19 km south-east of Gosford between McMasters Beach and Killcare. Central Coast, 02 4324 4911.

BRISBANE WATER NATIONAL PARK

An extensive bushland reserve known for its sandstone landscapes rich in Aboriginal art. See engravings at Bulgandry on Woy Woy Road and water views from Warrah Trig and Staples Lookout. Somersby Falls and Girrakool picnic areas have excellent picnic facilities and rainforest walks. Park use fees apply.
Location: 9 km south-west of Gosford, 60 km north of Sydney. Girrakool: off Pacific Highway near Old Sydney Town. Somersby Falls: off Wisemans Ferry Road. Central Coast, 02 4324 4911.

CATTAI NATIONAL PARK

The Cattai Farm area within this national park, was originally a land grant to First Fleet assistant surgeon Thomas Arndell. It features Arndell's 1821 cottage, historic grain silos and ruins of a windmill believed to be the oldest industrial building in NSW. Cattai National Park now provides shady picnic areas, forests and an historic homestead beside the Hawkesbury River. Walk through western Sydney rainforest in Mitchell Park. Visit the windmill ruins. Camping all year round. Hot showers provided. Bookings required. Park use, camping and picnic shelter hire fees apply.
Location: 6 km north of Pitt Town along Wisemans Ferry Road. National Parks & Wildlife Service Scheyville, 02 4572 3100.

DHARUG NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy the colours and interesting plants of sandstone country in this park on the river's edge. Try the 1.6 km Grass Tree Circuit, a good one for families, or stroll the first 1.6 km section of the convict-built Great North Road. Picnic at Mill Creek or Hazel Dell. Discovery walks, talks and tours throughout the year. Camp at Mill Creek (vehicle accessible) or Ten Mile Hollow (walk in only). Park use and camping fees apply. Vehicle entry fee applies.
Location: 75 km north-west of Sydney. Mill Creek: ferry from Wisemans Ferry. Turn right, travel 5.3 km along Wisemans Ferry Road. National Parks & Wildlife Service Central Coast, 02 4324 4911.

MARRAMARRA NATIONAL PARK

Peaceful bushland overlooking the Hawkesbury River and Berowra Creek. Go canoeing on little-known waterways such as Marramarra Creek and take a close look at local wildlife. There are excellent examples of mangrove forests at Big Bay, Pumpkin Point and Gentlemans Halt. Self-reliant camping, bushwalking and canoeing. Camping areas at Gentlemans Halt and Marramarra Creek.
Location: 50 km north-west of Sydney.

WOLLEMI NATIONAL PARK

The largest wilderness area in NSW, Wollemi National Park is a spectacular maze of canyons, cliffs and undisturbed forest. Descend to the Colo River on Bob Turners Track and enjoy the beaches in one of the State's longest and most scenic gorges. Interesting ruins at Newnes and a glow-worm filled railway tunnel nearby. Camp at Dunns Swamp, Wheeney Creek, or Newnes.
Location: About 100 km north-west of Sydney. Dunns Swamp via Rylstone; Newnes north-west of Lithgow; Bob Turners Track starts off the Putty Road north of Colo Heights. North: Upper Hunter, 02 6543 3533. East: Upper Hunter, 02 6574 5275. South: Blue Mountains, 02 4588 5247 or 02 4787 8877. West: Upper Hunter, 02 6372 7199.

SCHEYVILLE NATIONAL PARK

On the outskirts of Sydney near Windsor, Scheyville is steeped in the history of early European settlement. Visit the buildings which were used as a training farm, military barracks, migrant hostel and college grounds. Go bird watching and bushwalking in the Cumberland Plain woodlands, and picnic around the forest and lagoon as well as the cultural sites. Picnic facilities and park information available at the Scheyville office.
Location: Access from Dural is via Cattai Ridge Road off Old Northern Road. If travelling along Windsor Road, turn into Boundary Road. National Parks & Wildlife Service Scheyville, 02 4572 3100.

BURRAGORANG NATIONAL PARK

Burragorang Lookout provides breathtaking views of Lake Burragorang Valley, the Nattai Wilderness and the distant Blue Mountains. You will be awed by the magnificent vistas at any time of the day. The area is ideal for family picnics, with shaded tables and barbecues. National Parks & Wildlife Service Nattai, 02 4659 6133.

NATTAI NATIONAL PARK

Protects Sydney's water supply with pristine bushland and wilderness areas. Minimum-impact bushwalking and bushcamping are permitted, except in the 3 km zone around Lake Burragorang. Walks through wilderness require topographic map and compass, and all walkers should be experienced and well equipped. Notify the Nattai office before setting out. Activities in Nattai National Park must be in accordance with wilderness legislation for advice and further information on available walks, camping and the Nattai Reserve Systems, contact the Nattai office.
Location: East of Lake Burragorang between Warragamba Dam and Wombeyan Caves Road, 110 km south of Sydney. National Parks & Wildlife Service Nattai, 02 4659 6133.

THIRLMERE LAKES NATIONAL PARK

Relax beside one of five reed-fringed freshwater lakes, abundant with waterbirds and surrounded by quiet patches of forest beyond Sydney's south-western suburbs. The lakes are among the last undisturbed systems near Sydney, and have enormous scientific value. Forming part of the Warragamba catchment area, they are sensitive to pollution, camping is not permitted.
Location: 10 km from Picton, 105 km south of Sydney. National Parks & Wildlife Service Nattai, 02 4659 6133.

Regional Parks

MIRAMBEENA REGIONAL PARK

A large reserve comprising of five sections on the banks of the Georges River, catering for a variety of outdoor leisure activities, from model boating to sport and bushwalking. It was here that explorers Matthew Flinders and George Bass camped during their voyage of exploration up the Georges River in the early days of Sydney. Their visit is remembered in the name Flinders Slopes, one of the five sections. Garrison Point derives its name from the fact that a garrison of soldiers was once stationed here for the protection and assistance of Major Johnston when conducting a government census. Johnson, best remembered as the man who led the troops into Sydney to arrest Governor William Bligh in the infamous Rum Rebellion of 1808, was granted land at the point and built a small cottage there.
Location: Henry Lawson Drive, Lansvale. Open all hours.
Facilities: children's playground, barbecues, picnic areas, restaurant, walking and cycling tracks, playing fields, lookouts, amphitheatre, boating lake at Shortland Brush. UBD map 250 Ref F6.

WESTERN SYDNEY REGIONAL PARK

Located at Horsley Park, there are barbecues and picnic areas. The park is accessible to the public via roads through the park and a walking track. The Olympic Equestrian Centre and Fairfield City Farm are located within Western Sydney Regional Park. The Sugarloaf Ridge Picnic Area can be accessed from Saxony Road. Pimelea Picnic Area, which includes barbecues, picnic tables, shelters and toilets, can be accessed from the corner of The Horsley Drive and Cowpasture Road, Horsley Park. Metropolitan Regional Parks, 02 9895 7440.

ROUSE HILL REGIONAL PARK

This park in Sydney's north-west contains 42 hectares of land surrounding historic Rouse Hill House, built between 1813 and 1818. Have a picnic or barbecue, and enjoy a bush walk. The park contains cycling, walking and rollerblading tracks. Location: Worcester Road, Rouse Hill. Follow the brown signs from Windsor Road at Rouse Hill.
Metropolitan Regional Parks, 02 9895 7440.

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