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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 …

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Snorkelling Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve | Manly

02May 2017May 2, 2017
One of the threatened species of Eastern Blue Groper that calls Cabbage Tree Bay its home. Image courtesy of @petemcgeephotography

Snorkelling and diving Sydney The aquatic reserve at Cabbage Tree Bay in Manly is spectacular all year round…But autumn is my favourite season to snorkel as the water is crystal clear, fish are everywhere, and the water temperature is mild. Read More …

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Long Reef Headland | Fishermans Beach

20Oct 2016October 21, 2016
5 friendly pelicans at Fishermans Beach, Long Reef

Long Reef Headland and Fishermans Beach Long Reef Headland makes a great place for sightseeing, dog walking and whale watching, while Fishermans Beach at its base is a pretty cove for swimming, snorkelling and pelican watching! On days when there is Read More …

DianeDee Whypaddle, sightsee, snorkel, swim, walk, wildlife5 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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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

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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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