It may seem hard to leave Sydney’s attractions and sights, but when the urge arises to explore beyond the city, many exceptional day trips await travelers.

Scenic World

On a visit to the World heritage-listed Blue Mountains, enjoy clean fresh air and breath-taking landscapes of ancient rainforests. Scenic World in Katoomba is the best way to access the beauty of this region. Besides climbing, you can choose cablecars, elevated boardwalks or the Scenic Railway — the world’s steepest train travelling through a rock tunnel, to reach the mountain top.

Featherdale Wildlife Park

Located 45 minutes west of Sydney, Featherdale has the world’s largest collection of Australian native birds, mammals (哺乳动物) and reptiles (爬行动物). Situated in a bushland environment, Featherdale provides a unique opportunity for up-close animal interactions (交往). Hand-feed a kangaroo, have breakfast with a koala and check out a huge variety of species including dingos, emus, penguins and more.

Royal National Park

Established in 1879, the Royal is the world’s second-oldest national park. Located an hour’s drive south of Sydney, the beaches are unspoilt, crowd-free and great for surfing or swimming. There’s dramatic scenery along the way with a range of unique heritage attractions. Bushwalking, boating, canoeing and fishing are also popular activities.

The Hawkesbury River

An hour north-west of Sydney, the Hawkesbury is one of New South Wales’ best-kept secrets. Experience what this picturesque region of waterways, farmland and national parks has to offer — from waterskiing and bushwalking to horse riding, river cruises and retail therapy.

【小题1】What can you do when visiting Scenic World?

A．Enjoy clean fresh water.	B．Go climbing mountains.
C．Appreciate frightening landscapes.	D．Hand-feed a kangaroo.

【小题2】If you are an animal lover, which of the following sights may you choose?

A．Scenic World	B．Royal National Park
C．The Hawkesbury River	D．Featherdale Wildlife Park

【小题3】What do Royal National Park and The Hawkesbury River have in common ?

A．Both can be reached by cablecars.	B．Visitors can go swimming and fishing.
C．Bushwalking is available on the two trips.	D．Visitors can enjoy beautiful mountain scenery.