Top Things to do in Sutherland Shire
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10 Nature & Parks in Sutherland Shire That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Sutherland Shire, Australia including Kareena Park, Cronulla Beach Walk, E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens, Wanda Beach, North Cronulla Beach, Cronulla State Park, Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Shelly Beach RockPool, Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve, Como Pleasure Grounds.
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1. Kareena Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By mrdom
Kareena Park itself seems to be the heavily forested area between Laguna St and the water. There is a paved path through here and some rougher paths that get close to the water. However, the jewel of this area is the E.G. Waterhouse National Camelia Gardens - enter from the car parks on President Ave or Kareena Rd. These gardens are an amazing find in the suburbs. A very dense botanic gardens-style collection of plants and flowers with quiet paths winding through them and streams rushing down the hill to the duck pond - and there were huge numbers of ducks all over the park. There are a few lawns for picnics and a rose garden, plus a teahouse and a couple of playgrounds (but no dogs or ball games allowed). This is a stunning council-run garden and a must-see if you happen to be in this part of town. Pity it closes at 4pm.
2. Cronulla Beach Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 466 reviews
The Cronulla Beach Walk follows more than four kilometres of the Shire’s coastline south from Wanda Surf Lifesaving Club to Bass and Flinders Point, where the Hacking River meets the Tasman Sea. The pathway passes stunning beaches, child-friendly rock pools, parks, playgrounds, cafes and period houses interspersed with lavish new homes and apartments overlooking the water. In the morning you’ll see locals out for a run or walk with friends, and swimmers striking out to the yacht buoy or Shark Island. In summer, watch nippers and lifesavers train and enjoy a dip at one of the many beaches along the walk. Everyone is out, from new mums with prams, families and kids on scooters to the stalwarts of Cronulla on their way to the RSL for lunch or a game of bowls. The footsteps on this walk have echoed since the early 1900s when Cronulla Beach was the place for Sydneysiders to holiday, and it remains a popular and social walk.
Reviewed By alfredbeit - Sydney, Australia
We walked from Elouera Beach to Bass and Flinders. Lovely walk, take your swimmers and stop to swim in the rock pools along the way at Cronulla Beach, Shelly Beach and Oak Park.
3. E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By janetgY8074SB - Tavira, Portugal
This provided beauty and peace for trip with a dear friend (aged 96) who managed short walks and we were all exhilarated by the gardens. The tea house complemented the gardens and provided caring service and delicious food choices.
4. Wanda Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By notcraycray123 - Sydney, Australia
Our favourite place! Lots to do. Parks, walks, surf, coffee, wander in to Cronulla and browse the shops. We always take visitors along when they come!
5. North Cronulla Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By xiaodongw465 - Shelly Beach, Australia
My favourite beach in Sydney, ideal for swimming and coast walking. Compare to Bondi, it is less populated but more beautiful and tranquil
6. Cronulla State Park
7. Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 706sandyt - Toongabbie, Australia
Stunning coastal views - cliffs and ledges. Plenty of places to walk to. Information about Aboriginal significance of the area and Cook's landing spot
8. Shelly Beach RockPool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By mrdom
It's got a big park behind the rocks and the big pool (could be deeper) but a bit away from the more crowded parts of Cronulla. This whole coast has a good path along it (particularly good because bikes aren't allowed) and Oak Park further south is even nicer (except for a shallower pool) plus there's good snorkelling further along at Salmon Haul Bay. A real Sydney gem that I wish I'd discovered earlier.
9. Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By T2228PAsusanw - Sutherland, Australia
This is a delightful hidden gem of the Sutherland Shire and well worth the trip to walk among the gum trees
