The Boatshed At Woronora

Where can I go from here?

This page is under continuous development, with the aim of highlighting all the benefits of basing your stay in this region, so please check back often or subscribe to the RSS feed. From easy access to the city (if you must!), local attractions and bush walks , to day trips to the Illawarra, the Blue Mountains or even Canberra, there is so much to do when you’re not relaxing on or by the river.

By Boat

Guests staying at the Boatshed will have access to kayaks, canoes and motorboats ; unfortunately the Lady Carrington,  a beautiful rowingboat on loan from the Boatshed at Audley, had to be returned to fulfill her formal duties. However, we are working on a replacement to fill the gap.

On Foot

The Bridge to Bridge walk is a round trip which can be undertaken in either direction. I prefer to start with the Prince Edward Park Road section first so I can see any cars coming towards me (although the road does have a sidewalk – just a personal thing!). Walk to the Menai/River road and cross the low-level bridge, then turn left into Prices Circuit. As the road does a sharp right, a sign leads you to the tennis courts and just past them is the footbridge back across to Prince Edward Park right by Forbes Creek.

Other walks to be described  in due course include the pipeline trail along Forbes Creek, the lookout above the RSL, Woronora to Bangor and Woronora to Engadine via Woronora Heights.

If anyone is familiar with these or other walks, and would like to contribute their knowledge and experience to these pages, please feel free to leave a comment or get in touch directly.

By Car – Excursions

Whilst the idea of spending the whole weekend lazing by the river may be attractive, sometimes you just need that extra flexibility afforded by a set of wheels. If you don’t have your own, Canon’s Shuttles will be pleased to help you get around. They can just take you from A to B or provide a complete day tour itinerary. Some suggestions are on their website.

Royal National Park – drive through to Bundeena, perhaps stopping at Audley’s historic boatshed, and then down to Otford and Stanwell Park. At the weekend, Bald Hill is a popular hang-gliding spot (although not for beginners!) and parking can be difficult. Book in for a tandem flight with an expert and soar with the birds.

Back on your feet, keep to the coast road and enjoy Sea Cliff Drive, a bridge that traverses a cliff rather than crossing a chasm. Don’t blink though – it’s quite short!

Also in this area is Symbio Widlife Park (on the right hand side on Lawrence Hargrave Drive only 10 seconds off the Freeway (heading south) – an easy to reach reserve with a laid back atmosphere, where you can meet and greet a wide range of Australian fauna.

So much to do – perhaps tell us about something you found unexpectedly?

By Car – Day Trips

If  “Get Away Without Going Away” means anything, it means that Sydney residents at least should bury their car keys in their deepest pocket (along with the mobile phone and pager, etc) and not retrieve them until going home time, at least as far as long day-trips are concerned.

However, anyone not familiar with the area and wishing to explore a bit further might consider the following suggestions:

Canberra – a 2.5 -3 hr easy drive down the Hume Highway – check out the embassies built in the style of the countries they represent, the State Buildings such as the High Court and of course Parliament House, the War Memorial with its impressive avenue down to Lake Burley Griffen, the Black Mountain Telstra tower, and so on. Follow the link on the left for more suggestions.

Berry – an hour or so down the Princes Highway towards Nowra – full of craft shops and other knick-knacks. There’s no central “must-see” feature so if you’re on a deadline you’ll probably miss the point of going;  Berry is a place to relax and wander around.

Green Patch – at the bottom end of Jervis Bay, a popular spot to see wildlife – rainbow lorrikeets in particular, green parrots and kangaroos (red and grey that is, not green) are pretty much guaranteed to put in an appearance.  The beach isn’t too bad either! While you’re down there, why not visit …

Meroogal House – managed by the Historic Houses Trust, this Gothic-revival timber house was lived in continuously by four generations of women from the same family and has hundreds of stories to tell from the multitude of belongings and objects left by each generation. Before you buy a ticket, check out the Ticket Through Time option which allows you to visit all the Trust properties as often as you like in a three month window.

Click on the links on the left sidebar for more suggestions and information.

If you would like to add your favourite destination / day trip from Sydney, leave a comment or email/phone me with the details.