Clark Island
With views of Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, historic Clark Island is a picnic spot like no other, near Double Bay in the eastern suburbs.
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Nielsen Park
Sydney serves up its best outdoor offerings at Nielsen Park, located at Vaucluse. Cool off with a swim at Shark Beach, lay a picnic blanket under the trees, grab refreshments at the cafe, or take a short walk and enjoy views of Sydney Harbour.
Shark Island – Boowambillee
Positioned in Sydney Harbour, 1km from the mouth of Rose Bay, Shark Island – Boowambillee (booh-uhm-'bil-ee) is a picnic spot with a difference. Explore the island's foreshore, go swimming or relax in front of amazing Sydney Harbour views.
Rodd Island
Historic Rodd Island, in Iron Cove, offers scenic harbour views, picnicking, fishing, and venue hire for weddings and functions in Sydney Harbour National Park.
Shakespeares Point
With its picturesque bush setting, Shakespeares Point in Nielsen Park, located within Sydney Harbour National Park, is ideal for a day out.
Bottle and Glass Point
Bottle and Glass Point is an ideal picnic spot in Nielsen Park in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Enjoy lovely harbour views and relax in Sydney Harbour National Park.
Bradleys Head – Booraghee Amphitheatre
Bradleys Head – Booraghee ('boo-ruh-gee) Amphitheatre is an exceptionally popular place within Sydney Harbour National Park. A fabulous lookout, it's also a great picnic area and fishing spot.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk
Take the Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk for beautiful views of Sydney Harbour. This easy walk takes you from Taronga Zoo to the beach and cafes at Chowder Bay.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 4km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
The Nielsen
Located in the picturesque grounds of Sydney Harbour National Park in Vaucluse, The Nielsen incorporates several dining spaces catering to a range of experiences.
South Head
There's no shortage of lookouts at South Head. The Gap offers some of Sydney's finest views and good opportunities for whale watching. South Head is also great for a swim, try Camp Cove or Lady Bay Beach.