Top Sydney Best Kept Secrets From Tourists

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Soak up the Sun in Picturesque Rushcutters Bay Park

Just five minutes from the seedy tourist precinct of Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay and park is a million miles away in terms of character. Teaming with local sunbathers and fitness freaks eager to make the most of the parks vast green space, the park is a great place for a spot of relaxation. Overlooking countless yachts gleaming in the sunlight, bobbing up and down in the water, it''s the most picturesque of local parks in Sydney. To get here, catch the train to Kings Cross, walk left from the station, turn right at Greenknowe Avenue and follow the signs for Rushcutters Bay. The bay/park is tucked away down a flight of steps, secluded from the hustle and bustle of the nearby tourist mania. A great spot for a picnic or a walk.

Escape the Tourist Trap Strips of Sand and Hit the Northern Beaches

Often overlooked in favour of their closer, more well-known sandy counterparts, Sydney''s northern beaches are sights for eyes pained from tourist-infested Bondi et al. Perfect for a daytrip, these beaches extend north from Manly, stretching for 30km through the laidback ...
... suburbs of Dee Why, Collaroy, Narrabeen, Bilgola and Avalon, all of which boast some picturesque craggy headlands with spectacular views. Popular with surfers, these beaches have some of the best waves going. The stretch culminates in the northern-most Palm Beach, home to the rich and famous and set of popular Australian soap ''Home