Head to the NSW Schoolhouse Museum of Public Education to learn about how schooling used to be. Another option is to enjoy the many outdoor activities available in and around the city. Have fun at Lane Cove National Park, at Terry’s Creek, or in Wallumatta Nature Reserve. Here, visitors can go hiking, cycling, jogging, picnicking, and camping. Also, take a walk over the De Burghs Bridge, which crosses Lane Cove River.
For sports lovers, there are some great North Ryde attractions as well. Play a few rounds of golf at the North Ryde Golf Club, catch a game at Qudos Bank Arena, or get on the ice at Macquarie Ice Rink. Nearby, visitors can tour the Sydney Olympic Park, home to many cultural and sporting events. In the evening, dine downtown North Ryde or at the Macquarie Shopping Centre.