To the far west is Penrith, at the foot of the Great Dividing Range, or more specifically, where the Nepean River divides the Blue Mountains National Park from the rest of greater Sydney. In the north, you will find the Hawkesbury River where it meets the ocean, a dramatic and scenic place stretching northwards.
To the south is Botany Bay and the beautiful Sutherland Beaches. Greater Sydney is what is between the city and these outer areas.
Exploring the City Center (CBD)
Sydney CBD From Chinatown to Circular Quay, the central business district is filled with things to do and see. Shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. Sydney city map shows Attractions, Museums, Art Galleries and places to go.
The Northern Beaches stretch along the coast north of Sydney Harbour. The upper north shore beaches take longer to get to, but are worth the time for their natural beauty:
The beaches on the lower north shore are closer to the city centre. There are bus services from the city as well as ferry and jetcat services to Manly, where there are more to get you the type of beach you want.
At the foot of the Blue Mountains and alongside the Nepean River, which eventually runs into the Hawkesbury River in the north. In the far west of the Sydney region is Penrith:
The beach suburb of Avalon in the north of Sydney Australia is typical of the places that attract people that want to enjoy a semi-retired or beach culture lifestyle. Still, it is possible to commute to the more busier parts of the city, many do.
On the Coast of the Sydney Region: Coogee
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Sydney Region NSW
Map of Greater Sydney
To the far west is Penrith, at the foot of the Great Dividing Range, or more specifically, where the Nepean River divides the Blue Mountains National Park from the rest of greater Sydney. In the north, you will find the Hawkesbury River where it meets the ocean, a dramatic and scenic place stretching northwards.
To the south is Botany Bay and the beautiful Sutherland Beaches. Greater Sydney is what is between the city and these outer areas.
Exploring the City Center (CBD)
Sydney CBD From Chinatown to Circular Quay, the central business district is filled with things to do and see. Shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. Sydney city map shows Attractions, Museums, Art Galleries and places to go.
Sydney CBD with City Map
Sydney Coast
Of all the amazing things about Sydney are the many beaches that stretch along its coast, as well as some along its harbour.
Beaches
Sydney Beaches
Sydney Beaches
Upper North Shore Beaches
The Northern Beaches stretch along the coast north of Sydney Harbour. The upper north shore beaches take longer to get to, but are worth the time for their natural beauty:
Northern Beaches
Lower North Shore
The beaches on the lower north shore are closer to the city centre. There are bus services from the city as well as ferry and jetcat services to Manly, where there are more to get you the type of beach you want.
N. Curl Curl
Penrith
At the foot of the Blue Mountains and alongside the Nepean River, which eventually runs into the Hawkesbury River in the north. In the far west of the Sydney region is Penrith:
City Bus Tours
There are many ways to tour Sydney Australia, but one of the most popular is by bus, including the Hop On, Hop Off bus tours of Sydney and Bondi:
Avalon
The beach suburb of Avalon in the north of Sydney Australia is typical of the places that attract people that want to enjoy a semi-retired or beach culture lifestyle. Still, it is possible to commute to the more busier parts of the city, many do.
Beach Suburbs
Bilgola Beach
Bilgola Beach
Cronulla
Cronulla Beach
Collaroy
Collaroy Beach
Dee Why
Dee Why Beach
Long Reef
Long Reef Beach
Mona Vale
Mona Vale
Narrabeen Beach
Narrabeen Beach
Newport
Newport
Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Warriewood
Warriewood Beach
Manly
Manly Beach
Eastern Beaches Walk
Sydney Eastern Beaches Walk
Further reading about the Sydney Region:
Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour Heads
Manly
Tamarama Beach
Sydney Sandstone
North Bondi Beach
Coogee Beach Map
Sydney Things to See
Harbour Walks
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Main Photo: On the Coast of the Sydney Region: Coogee
Photo: Nepean River and the Blue Mountains