<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The Sydney Traveler &#187; north shore</title> <atom:link href="http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/tag/north-shore/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://www.thesydneytraveler.com</link> <description>All about Sydney for travelers and residents</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:45:50 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Wildflowers in Bloom at Ku-ring-gai</title> <link>http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2008/02/wildflowers-in-bloom-at-ku-ring-gai/</link> <comments>http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2008/02/wildflowers-in-bloom-at-ku-ring-gai/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:05:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Great Walks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gardens]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden]]></category> <category><![CDATA[nature]]></category> <category><![CDATA[north shore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[park]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/wildflowers-in-bloom-at-ku-ring-gai/</guid> <description><![CDATA[After all this rain and a much cooler summer than usual, Sydney&#8217;s gardens are looking more beautiful than ever. So it&#8217;s a perfect time to get to the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, located on the north shore. This native bushland features short and long tracks to suit all ages and fitness levels. Beginners will love the wheelchair and stroller-friendly Senses Track, while those after more of a challenge should check out the Mueller Track. And isn&#8217;t it always easier to walk when you&#8217;ve got something pretty to look at? Here you&#8217;ll see beautiful ponds, stunning waterfalls, and some of Australia&#8217;s finest flora. You can [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thesydneytraveler.com">The Sydney Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img border="2" align="right" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/55/files/2008/02/wildflowergarden.jpg" alt="Wildflower Garden, Source: Ku-ring-gai Council website" />After all this rain and a much cooler summer than usual, Sydney&#8217;s gardens are looking more beautiful than ever. So it&#8217;s a perfect time to get to the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, located on the north shore.</p> <p>This native bushland features short and long tracks to suit all ages and fitness levels. Beginners will love the wheelchair and stroller-friendly Senses Track, while those after more of a challenge should check out the Mueller Track.</p> <p>And isn&#8217;t it always easier to walk when you&#8217;ve got something pretty to look at? Here you&#8217;ll see beautiful ponds, stunning waterfalls, and some of Australia&#8217;s finest flora.</p> <p>You can set off on your own or enjoy a guided tour. The park also offers open air and undercover picnic areas and electric barbeques, allowing families to really make a day of it.</p> <p><strong>Trading hours:</strong> Every day from 8 am to 4 pm (except Christmas Day and Good Friday)<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden<br /> <strong>Address:</strong> 420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives<br /> <strong>Public transport:</strong> Take a train to Gordon station, then take the Forest Coachline bus to St Ives<br /> <strong>Parking:</strong> On site parking is available<br /> <strong>Cost:</strong> Free<br /> <strong>Website:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/1261-ku-ring-gai-wildflower-garden.asp" title="Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden">http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/1261-ku-ring-gai-wildflower-garden.asp</a></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thesydneytraveler.com">The Sydney Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/2008/02/wildflowers-in-bloom-at-ku-ring-gai/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>