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The Ridge Golf Course — Image credit: Sutherland Shire Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

The Ridge Golf Course and Driving Range

Offering one of the finest public access facilities in NSW, The Ridge Golf Course and Driving Range is located in the Sutherland Shire. For a golfer, there is no better experience than a championship-level golf course at an affordable rate. With couch fairways and bent grass greens, which are claimed to be the best of any public course in New South Wales, the Ridge Golf Course offers something to cater for all ages and golfing abilities. The Ridge also features one of the best short practice game areas in Australia, a 52 bay night-lit driving range, barbeque facilities, a Pro Shop stocked with all the major brands and an experienced coaching team of PGA Professionals.

Barden Ridge NSW

1.0 km away

Woronora River — Image credit: Sutherland Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Woronora River

The Woronora River is a pristine waterway running through deep valleys and peaceful surroundings. It is a place of great beauty offering boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing, with plenty of opportunity to stop off for a picnic and bushwalking. Once the domain of the Indigenous Dharawal ‘freshwater people’, the mouth of the Woronora River was noted by the young adventurers Bass and Flinders during their exploration of the Georges River in 1795. Woronora is said to be an Aboriginal word meaning ‘black rock’.

Woronora NSW

2.6 km away

Barden Ridge Pump Track — Image credit: Sutherland Shire Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

The Ridge Pump Track

Sutherland Shire is home to the second biggest bicycle pump track in Australia, with 954 square metres of curves, dips and transitions for riders of all skill levels and ages to enjoy. The track is part of a large, fully fenced facility with accessible toilet facilities, shade structures and parking within the Ridge Sports Complex. Recycled road materials were used to build up the base and track profile at the site, which previously served as a landfill for the former tip site, minimising the environmental impact and also allowing for substantial savings in disposal costs across the project.

Barden Ridge NSW

2.7 km away

Georges River National Park — Image credit: NSW Government

National Parks and Reserves

Georges River National Park

Georges River National Park, south of Sydney, is a popular place for a family day out in the great outdoors. The landscape of the park includes striking rock formations, steep forested hillsides, plateaus and riverside flats, providing ample opportunities for picnics, barbecues, fishing and walking. If you're interested in birdwatching, be sure to walk the Yeramba Lagoon track you're bound to see lots of birds; more than 100 species have been recorded including pink robins and grey fantails. It's a good place for some waterskiing, jetskiing and taking a boat out, you can launch your boat from the ramp. It's also a pleasant place for a spot of kayaking or canoeing, and there are lots of scenic spots you can stop at along the way.

Picnic Point NSW

3.2 km away

Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area

Natural Attractions

Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area

Close to Hurstville, Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area is a fun and relaxed grassy picnic area popular with all ages, but especially families with young children. There's plenty of room for the kids to run around, along with a lot for adults to enjoy too. A parking area just a gentle 150m stroll away makes it easy to load up the car for a day in the sun. The picnic area is set alongside the river, so you can even bring your fishing gear, pull up by boat, or enjoy kayaking. Settle in, relax and enjoy a riverside picnic as you watch the boats go by. You'll be surrounded by majestic gorge scenery in a setting of tall open eucalypt forest, featuring smooth-barked apples, red bloodwoods and Sydney peppermint. If you're feeling a bit adventurous, Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area can be reached by following Ridge walking track. The track offers spectacular scenic views of the river and gorge hillsides. Take a virtual tour of Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Picnic Point NSW

3.9 km away

Burrawang Reach picnic area

Natural Attractions

Burrawang Reach picnic area

Whether you arrive on your water skis, in your kayak or walk in, this picnic spot won't disappoint. It's in the western most part of the park, so you can only get there on water or on a short walk from your vehicle. Not only is Burrawang Reach picnic area a great spot to pause and moor your vessel, the picnic area is a perfect place to set up for the day, with tall shady trees, safe fishing spots and plenty of birdlife to keep you engrossed for hours. There's ample room for a family gathering and you can use the barbecues or bring along a spread to share on the wide stretch of grass. After lunch take a walk along the Ridge track to Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area. Take a virtual tour of Burrawang Reach picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Picnic Point NSW

3.9 km away

Ridge Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: John Spencer

Natural Attractions

Ridge Walking Track

This short walk along both the river and the ridge packs in plenty to see. There are some interesting rock formations along the way plus you'll enjoy scenic views of the river through the foliage. There are also some great examples of mosses and fungi lining the path that are sure to impress every keen naturalist. Starting from Burrawang Reach picnic area, this short walk finishes at Cattle Duffers Flat picnic area, where you can stop to refuel before getting back on the track for the return walk. Alternatively, head back along the trail which follows the rivers edge for a loop walk.

Picnic Point NSW

4.2 km away

Fitzpatrick Park

Natural Attractions

Fitzpatrick Park

The flat expanse at this picnic area is a great place for the kids to kick a ball or throw a Frisbee to work up an appetite. After a tasty picnic or barbecue lunch, relax on your picnic rug, take in some sunshine or set off on an exploration of the park there's heaps to do including the nearby Yeramba Lagoon loop track. Fitzpatrick Park is just the place for a spot of family fishing cast a line to try your hand at catching a luderick, mullet or mulloway. If you'd like to go on a boating or paddling adventure, you can launch your canoe or kayak from the nearby boat ramp. Take a virtual tour of Fitzpatrick Park captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Picnic Point NSW

4.2 km away

Yeramba Lagoon Loop Track — Image credit: Photo: John Spencer

Natural Attractions

Yeramba Lagoon Loop Track

When you’re visiting Georges River National Park, be sure to walk the Yeramba Lagoon loop track. This short walk takes you through some wonderful and diverse bushland, taking in grassy woodlands as well as saltwater and freshwater wetlands. It’s an important habitat for birds, with 100 species having been recorded. You’re likely to see kookaburras, crimson rosellas and rainbow lorikeets in the trees around you, along with black swans, white-faced herons and royal spoonbills by the water. As you wind around the lagoon, take in the view out across the lagoon – it’s amazing to think that you are just outside the city of Sydney. You may also notice small orchids, banksia flowers, long-necked turtles and blue tongue lizards along this scenic walk. Pack a picnic and head to Fitzpatrick Park or Burrawang Reach picnic area once you are finished.

Picnic Point NSW

4.3 km away

The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre — Image credit: Sutherland Shire Council

Entertainment Venues

The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre

The Pavilion is a leading centre for arts and entertainment in Sydney's south. Presenting an eclectic program of comedy, music, theatre and dance, it offers audiences a diverse range of performances year‑round. This contemporary, flexible venue features high‑quality technical facilities and seats up to 686 guests, creating an immersive and engaging cultural experience. Sutherland Shire is known for its strong local performing arts community and passionate audiences, with The Pavilion providing a home for these companies alongside a dynamic program of Australian and international productions. Designed by acclaimed architects CHROFI and NBRS Architecture, the venue is recognised for its thoughtful and distinctive design.

Sutherland NSW

4.3 km away

Morgans Creek picnic area

Natural Attractions

Morgans Creek picnic area

Morgans Creek picnic area is a riverside picnic area in Georges River National Park. It’s large and grassy, so an excellent choice for families with children who like lots of space to roam. Morgans Creek picnic area is a sunny spot during winter, with plenty of tree cover and picnic shelters to provide shade in warmer months. The park is home to many bird species, so you’ll probably see and hear a few while you’re enjoying your picnic lunch. Popular with anyone who likes to play on the river you’ll find waterskiers and jetskiers as well as boaters and fishermen out enjoying the water. A dual width boat ramp and easy access from the carpark means you will be out on the water in no time.

Revesby Heights NSW

4.5 km away

Sydney Tramway Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Sydney Tramway Museum

Preserving Sydney's electric tramway history, a wholly volunteer organisation, established in 1955 as the Australian Electric Transport Museum, Sydney Tramway Museum is a pioneer living (hands-on) museum, located since 1988 adjacent to Loftus Railway Station on the Waterfall Line. The museum provides a nostalgic and educational insight, preserving examples of public transportation in Sydney during the period of tramway operation from 1861 to 1961, with trams operating, plus restoration works-in-progress, exhibits and photos depicting their development and operation. Trams carry passengers towards Sutherland (1 km) and to The Royal National Park along the former railway line (2 km). From the latter terminus, walks can be taken to Bungoona Lookout (1 km), to Audley (2 km) and elsewhere in the R.N.P. (N.P.W.S.) Check the website for further details. The Museum houses an extensive collection of Sydney trams from 1896 to 1952, including the unique prison tram, plus trams from Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballarat, Adelaide, San Francisco, Nagasaki, Berlin, Munich and Milan, enabling comparisons between the different tramcar designs. The museum also houses Sydney's last remaining double-deck trolley bus, plus a double-deck diesel bus on display. Includes Sydney tram 29, restored to original condition, as would have appeared in George Street from 1899, the start of the electric tram service in the city. The bookshop sells a range of books, postcards, and souvenirs; the kiosk sells light refreshments.

Loftus NSW

4.6 km away

The player kicks the soccer ball with skill and precision, sending it soaring through the air — Image credit: Georges River Council

Natural Attractions

Gannons Park

Gannons Park offers a fascinating blend of history and modern amenities for visitors. The park caters to both sports enthusiasts and nature lovers, with top-level sporting fields hosting weekend competitions and a lower level featuring a spacious off-leash dog park. Connected by a shared pathway, frequented by walkers and cyclists, Gannons Park integrates environmental sustainability harvesting up to 26 million litres of water that is used to irrigate the park Visitors can enjoy facilities such as a large off-leash dog area, shared walking/cycling tracks, a new amenities block, BBQ facilities, picnic furniture, and water stations for both humans and their furry friends. Whether seeking outdoor recreation or tranquil nature walks, Gannons Park offers a diverse and immersive experience for all.

Peakhurst NSW

5.6 km away

Father Thomas Dunlea Blue Plaque — Image credit: Heritage NSW

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Father Thomas Dunlea Blue Plaque

Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known. This blue plaque commemorates Father Thomas Dunlea who, after discovering that some of his parishioners were living rough, set about caring for the homeless boys among them and established a permanent shelter, Boys' Town (now the Dunlea Centre). Visit the blue plaque Dunlea Centre, 35A Waratah Road, Engadine NSW 2233 and scan the QR code there to learn more.

Engadine NSW

5.6 km away

Websters Lookout — Image credit: Georges River Council

Natural Attractions

Oatley Park

Nestled along the Georges River, Lime Kiln Bay, and Jewfish Bay, Oatley Park covers 45 hectares of Sydney's prime bushland, attracting visitors year-round. Families enjoy picnics at Steamroller Park, featuring the Inclusive Adventure Playground with a 12-metre play tower, slide, flying fox, and custom swings set among extensive landscaping. For those interested in history, the historic Oatley Castle, built in 1937, offers facilities like electric barbeques and can be hired for private events. The park's Jewfish Bay Baths, one of New South Wales' largest swimming enclosures at 320 metres, provides a perfect spot for a refreshing swim. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy the wildlife of Oatley Park, which is home to over 310 plant species and 107 bird species. As you cover the park's pathways, you might also encounter numerous reptiles, possums, bats, and echidnas along your journey. Significant too are traces of Aboriginal heritage, including rock carvings and shell middens, evidencing thousands of years of history of the Bidjigal people of the Eora nation. Oatley Park remains a treasured spot for all who appreciate natural and historical richness.

Oatley NSW

5.7 km away

The Bay Indoor Golf And Bar — Image credit: The Bay Golf Pty Ltd

Sports and Recreation Facilities

The Bay - Indoor Golf

18 holes two players two hours. Drinks delivered to your bay. In the heart of the Sutherland Shire, Kirrawee. Indoor Golf for everyone. Their vision is to create a space where the love of golf is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, time or schedule. The Bay is the local heartbeat of the game. A place where technology, hospitality, and community converge to make golf more flexible, inclusive, and socially vibrant than ever before. Their passion in holding corporate golf events in the Sutherland Shire is also second to none. They love to hold team building events for all sized businesses in the Sutherland Shire.

Kirrawee NSW

5.8 km away

Winding paths through the reserve — Image credit: Sutherland Shire Council

Parks and Gardens

Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve

Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve is one of only a few specialised gardens in Sydney devoted entirely to Australian native plants. The reserve covers an area of 2.2 hectares and is crossed by four kilometres of sealed paths. Many plants are labelled, and a section has been established to display Aboriginal food and medicinal plants. The vast array of native plants forms a delightfully relaxing garden and is home to multiple birds and other native fauna. There's plenty to do while you're there; explore the gardens, enjoy a picnic or barbecue, take in the city views and get inspiration for your own garden.

Kareela NSW

6.2 km away

Hazelhurst Arts Centre and garden — Image credit: Hazelhurst Arts Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Hazelhurst Arts Centre

Hazelhurst Arts Centre is a spectacular arts complex offering exhibitions, art courses and workshops, artist talks and special art events. Set amid extensive landscaped gardens, the combination of a major public gallery and community gallery with a comprehensive arts centre, state-of-the-art theatrette, gallery shop and terrace cafe is quite unique providing a "complete creative" resource. The Hazelhurst Gallery presents an exciting and varied annual program of exhibitions drawn from state and national collections. The Broadhurst Gallery exhibits and sells local artists' work in a regularly changing program. Workshop studios include a print workshop and ceramics studio with the original Hazelhurst cottage on the grounds utilised as an artist-in-residence space. The theatrette hosts a regular programme of films, performances and lectures. Located five minutes' walk from Gymea Railway Station (Illawarra Line) and a 40 minute drive from Sydney's Central Business District.

Gymea NSW

6.3 km away

Bungoona Lookout and Path — Image credit: Photo: Andy Richards/NSW Government

Natural Attractions

Bungoona Lookout and Path

Round up the family and head to Royal National Park for a leisurely day by picturesque Hacking River, near Audley. Wheelchair-accessible Bungoona lookout is a perfect first stop, with great opportunities for picnicking and birdwatching. Bungoona path meanders to the ridgetop and a scenic lookout with a lovely panorama of the river and surrounding park. It’s a view worth sharing with young and old, and the concrete path is specifically designed for prams and wheelchairs. Enjoy a relaxing riverside picnic at nearby Reids Flat picnic area. Keep an eye out for yellow-tailed cockatoos and lorikeets feasting in the banksias. If you’re keen to know more about the activities on offer in Australia’s oldest national park, drop in to Royal National Park Visitor Centre for information on walking tracks, picnic areas and camping.

Royal National Park NSW

6.5 km away

Loftus loop trail

Natural Attractions

Loftus loop trail

Starting and finishing at the NPWS office – although you can begin at any location in the loop – Loftus loop trail winds around Loftus Oval. Though easy in parts, the 10 kilometre Loftus loop trail is bound to get your heart rate up. You’ll cover eight kilometres of trail, along with two kilometres of designated bike track. Terrain changes from flat, wide trails to steep, single-track trails that can be a little rocky under your tyres. There are some steep sections around Temptation Creek, so it’s best to walk these if you’re an inexperienced rider. This diverse terrain makes Loftus loop trail one of Royal National Park’s most enjoyable cycling trails. When you're done cycling your heart out, stop off at Weir Café for a bite to eat, or unroll a blanket for a picnic lunch at Ironbark Flat picnic area.

Royal National Park NSW

6.5 km away

Gymea Shopping Village — Image credit: Sutherland Shire Council

Shopping and Markets

Gymea Shopping Village

Gymea Village boasts a wide range of retail shops, restaurants and cafes. Gymea Village truly has something for everyone. The outdoor village atmosphere is a relaxing alternative to indoor shopping centres. The convenient location of Gymea Village makes it easily accessible via car or train. Parking is offered both on the shopping strip and in a parking area next to the train line on the southern side of the village. Meet friends in one of the many cafes and restaurants, enjoy in lunch at the Hazelhurst Cafe, see an exhibition at Hazelhurst Arts Centre and indulge in dinner at popular Fior for a rustic Italian cuisine. Gymea Village also has a wide range of essential services including real estate, post office, chemists, medical and dental. Make Gymea Village your next shopping destination.

Gymea NSW

6.7 km away

endota spa Gymea

Spas and Retreats

endota spa Gymea

Step away from the stress of the world and enjoy the peace in the Sutherland Shire's own slice of heaven. Your haven awaits in one of endota's eight treatment rooms, including four double treatment rooms for couples. Enjoy a relaxation, pregnancy or remedial massage, body exfoliation and clay wrap or allow their diploma-qualified skin therapists to help you address your skin concerns with their advanced facials and professional skincare prescriptions and beauty services. Bring someone special, a group of friends or enjoy some alone time in their haven of wellness. They are conveniently located inside the Tradies Club. Park in the ample free undercover parking and follow the walkway to the main entrance. They are inside the foyer past the concierge desk. There is a cafe on-site and a rewards programme for members. endota spa Gymea is South Eastern Sydney's suburban retreat for pure relaxation.

Gymea NSW

6.8 km away

A prime view for those spectating from the sidelines. — Image credit: Georges River Council

Parks and Gardens

Peakhurst Park

Welcome to Peakhurst Park, a sprawling suburban oasis offering an array of recreational opportunities for all ages. Sports enthusiasts will delight in the park's facilities, boasting two soccer fields, two mini soccer fields, a junior league field, a league/touch field, a cricket wicket, and two cricket practice nets! The newly upgraded facility includes a FIFA-approved synthetic football field, sports lighting (4 towers) and new sports amenities building. Indulge in a game of outdoor table tennis on tables adorned with vibrant and imaginative designs by Keith Stanley, adding a playful touch to both the tables and the surrounding park landscape. Peakhurst Park is also home to the playground, where play knows no bounds. Designed to cater to children and families, it's the perfect place to spend a day of fun in the sun. Whether you're seeking an adrenaline rush on the sports fields or a leisurely afternoon at the playground, Peakhurst Park promises something for everyone.

Peakhurst NSW

7.4 km away

Audley boatshed

Natural Attractions

Audley boatshed

Choose the pace of your own adventure when you hire a canoe, kayak or rowboat from Audley Boatshed, just one hour from Sydney. Take the family out in a rowboat with the ducks and enjoy the tranquil waters of the Hacking River. Take a break from paddling and enjoy lunch at one of the many picnic areas or Audley Dance Hall Cafe nearby. If you're up for a longer paddle, you can spend several hours kayaking 2 kilometres up Kangaroo Creek and then returning the same way. As you glide between sandstone cliffs lined with eucalypts, and rainforest you might spot kingfishers diving into the water, turtles, lace monitors, and maybe even a koala up high. This area is also home to possums, sugar gliders, bats, wallabies, and many different parrots and rosellas. Operating since 1893, historic Audley Boatshed has been a place for families to enjoy nature for generations.

Royal National Park NSW

7.5 km away

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