Jan's Forestville B&B
Tourist Information, Sydney NSW Australia
Forestville
Located in the Warringah Municipality, Forestville is part of Greater Sydney in New South Wales Australia.
Forestville is surrounded by natural wonders. To the north and north west is Garigal National Park which includes the Davidson State Park Recreation Area. The park is 2203 hectares and includes many walking tracks, one of which is only 200 metres from Jan's B&B. The National Park is a great place for bushwalking, picnics and bush sightseeing. Both Middle Harbour Creek and Carroll Creek flow through the park to Middle Harbour.
To the south is Middle Harbour a part of the spectacular Sydney Harbour and here you will find boating, beaches, fishing and other water recreation activities, all only a short distance from the Sydney City CBD. There is also a marina with boat hire and public baths.
Forestville is close to the city, avoid the traffic and leave the car at Jan's Bed & Breakfast, and use public transport. A bus trip to the city is 15 - 20 minutes, or drive to the local station and catch a train into Sydney City CBD.
Only a short drive from Forestville you can see some of the most famous beaches in the world, which run from Manly to Barrenjoey Heads.
For animal lovers, Forestville is home to the NSW Wildlife Information & Rescue Service (WIRES). It is located in the grounds of the Forestville Public School. Wires annually rescues over 56,000 native animals ranging from koalas to penguins. Regular patients at the WIRES veterinary hospital include ringtail and brush-tailed possums, rainbow lorikeets and currawongs, most of which have been involved in car accidents. They are also often involved in rescuing native animals from bushfire devastated areas.
Sydney
Sydney abounds in tourist attractions and entertainment. The largest city in Australia, Sydney is a cosmopolitan metropolis and caters to just about every taste and whim.
Amongst the many tourist attractions are the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, both with spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. For the fit, tours across the Sydney Harbour Bridge arches are now available - offering a once in a lifetime thrill and panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the city centre.
Sydney is a sprawling city with the most famous beaches in the world to the east and the rugged Blue Mountains to the west. The Blue mountains offer unsurpassed natural scenery and many bush walks.
Getting around Sydney is easy with a modern rail and ferry services and regular bus routes covering all major areas. Take the ferry from Circular Quay to Manly and enjoy some of the best views of Sydney Harbour.
Although only a little over 200 years old there is plenty of history in Sydney and a visit to the Rocks should not be missed.
Shoppers could spend a lifetime in Sydney and not be bored. From the luxury fashion houses to the many markets, every shopper's needs are catered for.
Eating out in a multi-cultural city like Sydney NSW Australia is a must. From Chinese food through Greek, Italian, Spanish, Vietnamese virtually every taste is catered for. Australia also has its own unique food styles and a visit to Doyle's is a must for the seafood lovers.
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Forestville, Garigal National Park and Middle Harbour Sydney NSW Australia
Tourist information for Sydney New South Wales Australia |
