Rose Seidler House
The designs for Australia's first modernist home, Rose Seidler House, so appalled local residents they almost succeeded in preventing the building's construction. Created by the great Canadian/Australian architect Harry Seidler for his parents, the concrete house has glass walls, a sun-filled deck and panoramic views of Ku-ring-gai National Park. The house has been restored to its original scheme, with 1950s furnishings and objects.

71 Clissold Road, Wahroonga
Tel: (02) 9989 8020.
Website: www.hht.net.au  
Admission charge.

Centennial Parklands
A grand park in the European tradition, the Centennial Parklands features landscaped gardens, statues, historic monuments and houses, ponds, formal gardens, wildlife habitat areas and grand avenues. There is a restaurant, cafe and facilities for every active pursuit under the sun.

Southeast of the city, bordering Paddington, Moore Park and Bondi Junction
Tel: (02) 9339 6699.
Website: www.cp.nsw.gov.au  
Free admission.

Sydney Wildlife World
Branding itself as Australia's wildest new attraction, the Sydney Wildlife World boasts the largest variety of Australian flora and fauna under one roof, providing a complete all-Australian wildlife experience in the heart of Darling Harbour. Visitors can watch over 6,000 animals including wallabies and wombats, sugar gliders and scrub pythons, living in their natural habitats and ecosystems.

Aquarium Pier Darling Harbour
Tel: (02) 9333 9288.
Website: www.sydneywildlifeworld.com.au  
Admission charge.