Nearby:
Blue Mountains (including Blue Mountains NP): (100 km west) spectacular sandstone cliffs, bushland gorges, mountain villages, Aboriginal cave art, walking trails & adventure activities.
Hunter Valley (160 km n-w): Australia's oldest wine growing area with over 60 wineries around the Cessnock area. 
Hawkesbury Region includes: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP (26 km north) & Wollemi NP (100 km n-w) as well as many small and larger towns of the Central Coast.
Southern Highlands (approx 120 km south): abundance of historic towns, manicured parks & gardens, pretty rural scenery and many B&Bs and guesthouses.
South Coast: begins from Royal NP (32 km south) home to stunning sandstone cliffs, rugged bushland & rainforest followed by the major city of Wollongong famous both for its iron & steel production as well as picturesque coastline, superb beaches and scenic hinterland. 

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