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See kangaroos in Sydney

19Jul 2019July 19, 2019

See Kangaroos in Sydney at The Basin, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park Recently, my sister asked my advice about where to see kangaroos in Sydney. She had friends popping into Sydney for a few days from Europe who wanted to see Read More …

DianeNorthern Beaches, Pittwater, Wildlifeboating, bushwalk, ocean pool, paddle, pinic areas, sightsee, swim, wildlifeLeave a comment

5 Sydney short walks

18May 2017May 18, 2017
Sydney short walks, glimpse of CBD through bushland at Garigal National Park

North-side Sydney short walks Tearing your hair out at the end of a wet weekend? Kids suffering from cabin fever? Or do you simply need to get out of the house and into the great outdoors to stretch your legs? The northern Read More …

DianeNorthern Beachesbushwalk, sightsee, walk, wildlife2 Comments

West Head | Ku-ring-gai Chase

09Sep 2016January 14, 2018
West Head lookout with Lion Island and the Central Coast in the background

West Head | Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park The outlook from West Head Lookout has to be one of the best views anywhere in Australia. North Head is spectacular, but I’m lost for words when it comes to describing West Head. With Read More …

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Shelly Beach | Manly

02Sep 2016January 14, 2018
Open water swim from Manly to Shelley Beach

Shelly Beach, just sensational! Shelly Beach and Fairy Bower are two of my favourite places to play in Manly. Tucked away in a sheltered cove at the southern-most end of Manly Beach, the scenery is visually stunning and the aquatic life Read More …

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Bushwalking without fear of ticks

28Jul 2016August 4, 2019

Preventing and removing ticks The Northern Beaches has the best wildflowers you’ll see anywhere in Sydney, and I encourage you to go out and find them. Don’t let a tiny insect deter you from getting out in nature and doing a bit Read More …

DianeWildlifebushwalk, sightsee, walk3 Comments

Cycle Narrabeen Lagoon

29Jun 2016September 6, 2016
Girl on bike cycling past Narrabeen Lagoon at Middle Creek

Cycle around beautiful Narrabeen Lagoon Any time of year is a good time to visit Narrabeen Lagoon. The large coastal lagoon, often referred to as Narrabeen Lakes, is half way along the Northern Beaches peninsula and is a great spot Read More …

DianeNarrabeenbushwalk, cycle, paddle, sightsee, swim, walk1 Comment

Manly Dam

21Jun 2016March 24, 2017
Manly Dam viewed from the Heath Track at Allambie Heights

Relax or get active at picturesque Manly Dam Manly Dam is a beautiful place to relax or get active. The freshwater lake is surrounded by bush and provides picturesque picnic grounds and a playground for swimming, mountain biking, bushwalking and boating. Created as a Read More …

DianeManlyboating, bushwalk, cycle, paddle, pinic areas, sightsee, swim, wildlife10 Comments

Curl Curl

21Jun 2016September 6, 2016
Aerial view of Curl Curl Beach, taken from the Dee Why headland walk

Swim, surf, walk – do it all at Curl Curl Curl Curl is a long sandy beach with massive sand dunes at the rear. It has surf life saving clubs at both ends, as well as ocean pools and easy headland walks. Located just south Read More …

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North Head

25May 2016August 31, 2016
Looking over Sydney Harbour from North Head

The beauty and majesty of Sydney Harbour never fails to impress, and for the absolute best panoramic views of the harbour you just have to visit North Head Santuary.

DianeManlybushwalk, cycle, sightsee, walk7 Comments

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  • Palm Beach Lighthouse
  • See kangaroos in Sydney
  • Collaroy Beach | all abilities playground
  • 5 Sydney short walks
  • Snorkelling Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve | Manly
  • Manly v Bondi
  • Little Manly | Harbourside
  • Long Reef Headland | Fishermans Beach
  • West Head | Ku-ring-gai Chase
  • Shelly Beach | Manly

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