Sydney Olympic Park

An alternative to a route on city streets is Olympic Park, an impressive complex that includes over 35 km of scenic trails. The 11-km River Heritage Circuit is one of my favourites—it starts next to the Parramatta River and takes you through beautiful wetlands. The park hosts many races and fun runs so check the calendar. This area was constructed for the 2000 Sydney Olympics—at a time when the city was wild for sport. Sport buffs should tour some of the Olympic venues, check out the Australian Tennis Museum, or return for a rugby match.