Sydney: Royal National Park Hike, Swim, Picnic, Max 7 Guests
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Walk the world’s second-oldest national park, don’t watch it from a bus. With a maximum of 7 guests, you hike wild sandstone clifftops above the Pacific, swim in a hidden lagoon at Wattamolla and step into rainforest, all at a relaxed pace. Everything is taken care of. We collect you from your door and bring beach towels, rain ponchos, picnic blankets, snacks and water. Park entry and parking are covered, so all you need is safe walking shoes and swimwear. We walk about 10 km across the day at a relaxed pace, with plenty of stops to rest, take photos and take it all in. If you’re comfortable walking for a couple of hours, you’ll be fine. Our Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday departures are guaranteed to run, whatever the group size, and they’re usually our liveliest days. If your dates are flexible, choose one of those. Book the all-inclusive option for a catered picnic by the water.
Your experience
Stop 1
Start your day with an easy pickup from Sydney CBD and leave the city behind as we head south into Royal National Park, where the cliffs meet the Pacific and the air already feels different. We start with a coastal hike to either Wedding Cake Rock or Eagle Rock, depending on the weather and how challenging you’d like the walk to be on the day. Both routes take you across sandstone cliffs and coastal tracks with wide open ocean views and some of the most beautiful scenery in the park.
Stop 2
Journey along the coastal track to witness the striking geology of Eagle Rock or Wedding Cake Rock, an iconic sandstone formation sculpted over millennia by wind and sea spray. As you trek past dramatic cliff edges, you'll uncover how millions of years of natural erosion carved out these golden sandstone shelves, perched dramatically over the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean.
Stop 3
After completing the hike, unwind at Wattamolla Beach, a serene, lagoon-style paradise ideal for a refreshing swim and a relaxing picnic. Sit back and enjoy a carefully curated spread prepared by a local caterer, featuring artisan cheeses, marinated olives, freshly made dips, crackers, falafel with hummus, stuffed dolmades, and vibrant seasonal fruit, all paired with crisp, locally brewed kombucha.
Stop 4
An immersive journey along the Forest Path in Royal National Park takes guests deep into one of the oldest and most atmospheric rainforest sanctuaries in Australia. Unlike the park’s exposed coastal headlands, this experience offers a cool, shaded oasis along the Hacking River and Bola Creek.
Stop 5
Quick photo stop at Otford Lookout for those big coastal views, and if the ice cream truck’s there, we’ll grab a cheeky treat.
What’s included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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