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As the country\u2019s oldest and largest city, Sydney\u202fis defined as much by its natural beauty as by its urban landscape. \u201cThe city, the ocean, and the\u00a0bush all meet, and Sydney has something for everyone,\u201d\u202fsays\u202fLauren Storaker,\u202fan\u202fexpert guide with Blue Mountains Adventure Company. North of the New South Wales capital, efforts are underway to establish a new Great Koala National Park to protect the beloved symbol of Australia. In the meantime,\u202fhere\u00a0are our picks for restorative outdoor adventures when visiting\u202fSydney.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uluru Outback Expedition\u202f<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On this full-day excursion,\u202fyou\u2019ll\u202fvisit\u202fthe sacred monolith of Uluru in Australia\u2019s Red Centre, a\u202fUNESCO World Heritage\u202fsite of deep cultural significance for the Anangu people. \u201cOur Uluru Escape gives our guests an authentic and unfiltered look at Australia\u2019s great outdoors and of the nation\u2019s most iconic natural wonders,\u201d shares Kartik Kapoor, general manager of the vibrant Four Seasons Hotel Sydney<\/a> (which affords stunning views of Sydney Harbour Bridge). \u201cIt offers a unique immersion into the world\u2019s oldest continuous living culture with storytelling from knowledgeable Indigenous Australian guides.\u201d\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sydney by Sea<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Glide\u202falong the world\u2019s deepest\u00a0and largest natural\u202fharbour\u202fon a private yacht for\u202fviews\u202fof landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.\u202fDelight in a seafood roast lunch (with fresh-caught fish from the new Sydney Fish Market) prepared by a Four Seasons chef. From May to November, the\u202fharbour\u202fis a prime location for humpback-whale spotting.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided 4WD Adventure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Set out on an\u202fadrenaline-pumping, guided four-wheel-drive tour (with outfitters such as Spirit Safaris<\/a> or 4WD Tag-Along & Passenger Tours<\/a>)\u202fthat\u00a0rolls\u202fthrough river streams and\u202fthe forest tracks in the\u202fBlue\u202fMountains.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Mountains Bushwalk Day Trip<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Just two hours from Sydney, the Blue Mountains\u00a0National Park offers cliff lookouts, the Three\u00a0Sisters rock formation, rainforest walks, and\u202fplenty of\u202fwaterfalls.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spit Bridge to Manly Coastal Hike<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u202f<\/strong>This 10-kilometre trek culminates\u202fin\u00a0Manly,\u00a0the\u00a0beachside suburb. Rachael Schildkraut of\u00a0Taronga\u00a0Conservation Society Australia recommends the hike for its sweeping views of \u201cthe full city skyline.\u201d\u202fKeep an eye out for\u202fthe bandicoots that live\u202falong this trail.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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