Best parks and nature in Sydney (AU)

Lane Cove National Park is most popular around 2 PM on Sundays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Lane Cove National Park, not far from Sydney's city centre, is the perfect place for a family day out or school excursion. Explore historic sites along the Heritage walk or enjoy a picnic, canoe or go birdwatching.

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Sydney Harbour National Park is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Areas in Sydney Harbour National Park can become very busy and may need to close at short notice if it reaches capacity. Plan your visit for early in the day before 11am or after 2pm. If you visit outside peak periods you're more likely to enjoy your visit. If you arrive at an area where you can't safely maintain physical distancing you'll need move to another location. Check the NSW National Parks website for park alerts for more information before visiting.

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Observatory Hill Park is most popular around 7 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Home to the Sydney Observatory, this park has panoramic views of Sydney Harbour.

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Bronte Park is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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Tumbalong Park is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

This regional park within picturesque Darling Harbour is home to a large playground with extensive water play elements, traditional and adventure play equipment for children of all ages.

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Bradfield Park is most popular around 9 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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