Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Appin

Appin is a town in Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 2,586 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 12 parks, 7 churches, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Dharawal National Park (11 km), St Johns Catholic Church (19 km) and Mawson Park (19 km).

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Appin, New South Wales
Appin, Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Appin at a glance

Location
Wollondilly Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 2,586
Coordinates
34.2035° S, 150.7864° E
Places within 50 km
81 (81 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Appin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Appin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Appin

59 parks within 100 km of Appin. The closest is Mawson Park (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Appin

54 churches within 100 km of Appin. The closest is St Johns Catholic Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Appin

48 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Appin. The closest is Dharawal National Park (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Appin

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Appin. The closest is Garie Beach (33 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Garie Beach · beach · Sutherland Shire Council · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse · beach · Wollongong City Council · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Port Kembla · beach · Wollongong City Council · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Gymea Bay · beach · Sutherland Shire Council · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Marley Beach · beach · Sutherland Shire Council · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Port Hacking · beach · Sutherland Shire Council · ~43 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Appin

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Appin. The closest is Cecil Hills Farm (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Appin

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Appin. The closest is Woronora Dam (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Appin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Appin
  2. 11 km Dharawal National Park · national park, Wollondilly Shire Council
  3. 21 km St Johns Catholic Church · church, Campbelltown City Council
  4. 1 km Mawson Park · park, Campbelltown City Council
  5. 5 km Mount Annan Botanic Garden · garden, Camden Council
  6. 23 km Botanical Gardens · garden, Wollondilly Shire Council
  7. 21 km Back to Appin

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How to reach Appin

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Appin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks1259Mawson Park (19 km)
    Churches754St Johns Catholic Church (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2048Dharawal National Park (11 km)
    Beaches & coast1732Garie Beach (33 km)
    Forts & heritage227Cecil Hills Farm (45 km)
    Other attractions423Old Lilyvale No.2 Tunnel (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs916Woronora Dam (22 km)
    Museums315NSW Rail Museum (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49Bald Hill (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Lakemba Mosque (52 km)
    Waterfalls13Wattamolla Falls (39 km)
    Temples12Nan Tien Temple (37 km)
    Treks02The Goods Line (66 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Shark Island (47 km)

    Appin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Appin?

    Dharawal National Park (national park, about 11 km), St Johns Catholic Church (church, about 19 km), Mawson Park (park, about 19 km), Mount Annan Botanic Garden (garden, about 19 km), Botanical Gardens (garden, about 21 km), Symbio Wildlife Park (nature spot, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Appin?

    81 places on Spotwander: 12 parks, 7 churches, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 beaches & coast, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Appin?

    Mawson Park, about 19 km by road; Otford Park (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Appin?

    St Johns Catholic Church, about 19 km by road; St John's Church (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Appin?

    Dharawal National Park, about 11 km by road; Mount Annan Botanic Garden (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Appin?

    Start in Appin, visit Dharawal National Park, then St Johns Catholic Church, then Mawson Park, then Mount Annan Botanic Garden, then Botanical Gardens, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Appin?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Appin

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Appin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Appin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.