Favourite picnic spots in Sydney - Part 1

[This post has been updated since its first publication. Click here for Part 2, with another round-up of locals' favourite picnic spots.]

One of the questions I get asked A LOT as a private tour guide is "What's your favourite spot in Sydney for a romantic picnic, or a picnic with friends?"

The thing is, it's like having to choose between one's children - there are so many fantastic picnic spots in Sydney, we're really spoiled for choice!

One of the places I often take clients to is Shark Island, in the middle of the Sydney Harbour. Gorgeous island with a beautiful rotunda, million-dollar views over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House and shaded picnic spots with tables and benches. Just perfect. Besides, Shark Island is usually very quiet, because few people are aware of access rules and regulations, so it's almost like renting your own private island. Bring on the Moët and feel like a VIP for next to nothing! 

Gourmet picnic on Shark Island by Mytinerary. With some of Sydney's best artisan food, including fresh baguette from Brasserie Bread, dukkah, Bitton olive tapenade, charcuterie from Leichhardt, french Champagne, berries, cupcakes from Sparkle Cupcakery, fruit marshmallows from Sweetness the Patisserie and chocolate tarts from Bourke St Bakery in Surry Hills. 

Other spots I really like for secluded or romantic picnics include Bradley's Head amphitheatre, Collins Beach in Manly, McKell Park on Darling Point, the gorgeous Arthur McElhone Reserve in Elizabeth Bay, the Wendy Whiteley garden in Lavender Bay and the Manns Point Park in Greenwich.

What about you? What are some of your favourite picnic spots in Australia?

Bradley's Head amphitheatre

Mytinerary organises gourmet picnics for private clients and corporates, taking care of everything for you, from the location and picnic basket to a bottle of Champagne and private water taxi transfers. Email us at [email protected] for enquiries and quotes. 

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Comments

[Claire Lane]

Mmmm, it would have to be Cremorne Point at sunset...

[Robin_Dickinson]

You are so right, Myriam - Sydney is a treasure trove of fab picnic spots. My favourites include Clontarf Reserve, Reef Beach and West Head.

Best,

Robin :)

[Myriam]

Nice one Claire, I love Cremorne Point - one of my fave spots for the NYE fireworks too!

[Myriam]

Thank you Robin! I love Clontarf Reserve as well, it looks so beautiful, especially if you've just finished the Manly to Spit walk and need a swim and a nap on the beach ;-)

Will need to go and explore Reef Beach and West Head then, I don't think I've ever been there?

[gé]

My favourite is just down the road from where I live - McMahons Point. Awesome view on the Harbour Bridge and Opera house, with lots of grass to sit. This location is my secret to make sure the wine stays at the right temperature on the way there... 250m away :-)

[Myriam]

Great spot, Ge, thank you for sharing! I really like McMahons Point and its million-dollar views...

[twitter.com/hollingsworth]

I'm with Claire - Cremorne Point a favourite. McKell Park in Darling Point also close to my heart. We had our wedding photos done there, and that was where I courted @MrsH5 !

[chandler limo]

These are good places to visit after my trip. Thanks for sharing!