Top rated National reserves in Sydney, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated National reserves in Sydney

Experience the best that Sydney has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 22 places from National reserve category.

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Blues Point Reserve

National reserve

Bayfront park with a nautical-themed playground, fig trees, picnic tables & harbour views.

4.70 (2.8K reviews)

Harold Reid Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 Something for everybody here - if you feel energetic you can take strenuous walking options; if you don't you can park in the car park and have a gentle stroll through the bushand and enjoy the views of Fig Tree Cove. We joined the path at the Southern end on Sugarloaf Crescent (but that's because w...

4.70 (108 reviews)

Magic Point

National reserve

👍👍 My favourite Sydney walk. Far less people than the Bondi to coogee coast walk. It's real Sydney banksia scrub, like a small snapshot of the Royal National Park just further south. If you like whale watching or bird watching it's absolutely perfect. In summer there is a little of reptiles, lizards an...

4.70 (102 reviews)

Boora Point

National reserve

👍👍 Tenoutta ten didn't fall into ocean, easy to get to and looks cool. Extra points for being dog friendly (it's not pet friendly, only dog costume friendly) Parking is easy and it's about a 10-15 minute walk makes for some great shoots. Could be the location used from Mr Inbetween!

4.70 (83 reviews)

Nurragingy Reserve

National reserve

Waterfront, urban nature reserve featuring a wildlife park, Chinese gardens & a conference center.

4.60 (2.9K reviews)

North Arm Walking Track

National reserve

👍 A bit scrubby and overgrown. There was also a massive fallen tree blocking the path to the best bit so I was extremely disappointed not to be able to finish the walk. Loads of mosquito's with all of the stagnant water. The Mangroves are nice during high tide. I add the sugarloaf track to make it a b...

4.60 (83 reviews)

Harold Reid Foreshore Track

National reserve

👍👍 Went to use my drone, but instead had a great walk

4.60 (71 reviews)

Crestwood Reserve

National reserve

👍 Serene Park, massive. Have facilities, fence dog park.

4.50 (851 reviews)

Crosslands Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 Great place to visit. Calm river, playground, toilets, 2wd access, overnight camping, plenty of places to sit and have a picnic and very low on city noise.

4.50 (579 reviews)

Moore Reserve

National reserve

👍 Very nice open park for a picnic in the park, or a lovely walk .Excellent walking/running trails ,takes you past a open air park gym and a small pond. Lots of parking available. Very popular place for early morning joggers and dog owners. The reserve is quite large and there is lots of wide open s...

4.50 (417 reviews)

Grant Reserve

Park

👍 Good playgrounds for children 3-5 years old with bbq spot so close enable watching the kids while they play. Beach and rest room also very close. Plenty of cafe on walking distance. Bus stop also close by.

4.50 (295 reviews)

Alfred Henry Whaling Memorial Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 They've almost finished the new rose garden near the waves pool and sports field. Beautiful flowers and dog friendly. Public toilets are nearby.

4.50 (214 reviews)

Bilarong Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 Fantastic walkways. Lovey serene scenery. Kids and pram friendly trail. Great way to spend a sunny day out with family.

4.50 (155 reviews)

Lambeth Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 Great place for a walk or for the kids to use the playground or picnic area. Very clean, and the walking track is also well maintained. Lovely views on the walk.

4.40 (622 reviews)

Brays Bay Reserve

Park

👍👍 Very nice place - a must visit, let me break down the review into key parts. Parking: Initially my concern was parking but there are a lot of parking places within the park, some of them are 3 hours only so be careful if you plan to spend more time there. Train: its a 2 min walk from Rhodes statio...

4.40 (510 reviews)

Ted Horwood Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 Lovely place to take your dog's but be careful as warmer weather brought out a adult red belly black snake. Right beside the basket ball courts so keep doggies on a leash, and away from long grass.

4.40 (332 reviews)

Burraneer Park

National reserve

👍👍 Great spot to get away from civilisation for a moment! Leafy, lots of birds, established tracks - most parts are wheelchair and pram friendly

4.40 (81 reviews)

Bidjigal Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 Nice little green strip in the back of the hills. Great variety of plants and animals. Can feel like you aren't even in the city at points - good way to take a local nature break. Nice series of pools and mini falls along Excelsior creek - great for sitting at and enjoying the serenity. Mostly well...

4.30 (143 reviews)

Old Saleyards Reserve

Park

👍 Ground was in excellent condition, we didn't win today but we'll get them next time

4.30 (49 reviews)

Mandurama Reserve

National reserve

👍 Great little hidden gem for kids to play. Quite with a small little pond and can find local folks practising fishing. A little warning for mums and daddies, the kids play area has seen better days, it shown vandalism, broken glass and needles nearby. Be careful, and that's the reason I gave 3 stars...

4.20 (57 reviews)

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