DK Travel : Sydney : Outdoor

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Sydney International Tennis Centre

Built on an old horse stud-farm, this complex was designed in consultation with former Australian tennis pro John Newcombe and the creators of Wimbledon’s Court 1. It features a centrepiece circular centre court with shade cover, two show courts, seven match courts and six practice courts, all surfaced with Rebound Ace. Special loops aid those with hearing impairments.
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

Facilities include a water park for kids. Indoor.
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

Australia prides itself on its competitive swimmers, and the Aquatic Centre is a testament to this national obsession. The centre includes a water park and the main competition pool, which accommodates short and long course swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming and underwater hockey. A sauna, steam room, river rapid ride, spray jets, bubble beach, five spas, spurting volcanoes and water slides will keep the whole family happy.
Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre

The unique grandstand roof of this centre is suspended from a single mast, giving the 4,000 spectators an uninterrupted view of the entire pitch. The world-class venue is home to NSW state hockey, and also plays host to gridiron, touch football, Oz tag and lacrosse.
Telstra Stadium

Sydney’s largest stadium was designed as the centerpiece of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Millions tuned in to watch this venue’s opening and closing ceremonies and athletics events. The stadium seats over 80,000 and hosts Australian Rules football, Rugby League and Union, soccer and cricket.
Three Sisters

The most popular landmark of the Blue Mountains is this spectacular rock formation, which derives its name from an Aboriginal Dreamtime legend. The story relates that the leader of the Katoomba people, concerned for the safety of his three beautiful daughters, turned them into stone to protect them from enemies but died before being able to reverse his spell. The Three Sisters stand at the entrance to the long climb into Jamison Valley.
Waterskiing

The idyllic environs of the Hawkesbury River make it one of the most popular locations for watersports. Try waterskiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding or barefooting with a lesson at Sydney Waterski and Wakeboard; they cater to all levels of experience. Pickups from train stations or the CBD can be easily arranged.
Wentworth Falls

These impressive 300-m (1,082-ft) falls mark the start of some of the Blue Mountains’ most challenging walking trails down to neighbouring Jamison Valley. The Wentworth Falls Reserve lies near the village of Wentworth, named for one of the first Europeans to explore the region (see Wentworth, Blaxland & Lawson).
Wollemi National Park

This scenic national park is the largest wilderness area in NSW at 492,976 ha (1,217,650 acres). The rugged terrain is composed of a maze of canyons and gorges that traverse rainforested mountains. Other features include riverside beaches, whitewater rafting, camping and examples of the Wollemi pine.
Wylie’s Baths

Popular ocean rock pool.