Sydney Park

Full of dog walkers, kite flyers and stragglers from last night’s party, 40-hectare Sydney Park is a great place to chill out. From the bald hilltop you can see the city rising like a volcanic island from a sea of suburbia, while to the south there are views over the airport to Botany Bay. Much of the land has been reclaimed from swamps, clay pits and brickworks. Kids can hop across nature-inspired stepping stones over the wetlands, ride the bike track or test the skatepark. Shaded playgrounds, barbecues and picnic lawns invite lazy afternoons. A small kiosk serves coffee, juice and sandwiches.