Ku-Ring-Gai National Park: hike, swim and picnic

Leave the city behind for a full day exploring Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, where rugged sandstone, peaceful waterways, and hidden bushland tracks create a quiet sanctuary just north of Sydney. We’ll collect you directly from the CBD in a private vehicle, keeping our group small and unhurried so we can move at a natural, comfortable pace. Over the course of 8 hours, we’ll follow scenic trails through native bushland, pause at lookouts with sweeping views over Pittwater and the Hawkesbury River, and keep an eye out for local wildlife. These are the secret, pristine spots big tourist buses simply can’t reach—quiet, remote, and deeply restorative. Midway through our trek, we’ll set up a catered outdoor picnic on a secluded beach or in a shaded bush clearing. Enjoy a generous spread of local cheeses, dips, olives, falafel, dolmades, fresh seasonal fruit, and chilled kombucha—wholesome, nourishing food shared where it tastes best. There’s plenty of time to take a refreshing swim in the calm, natural waters or simply relax along the shore. The walk winds down at a tranquil waterfront lookout, offering plenty of space to breathe, rest, and soak up the stillness of the national park before our comfortable journey back to Sydney. An unhurried blend of adventure, quiet relaxation, and authentic nature connection.