Royal National Park Day Tour: Hike, Swim, Picnic, Max 7 Guests

This is Royal National Park, the world’s second-oldest national park, on foot and not through a coach window. With a maximum of 7 guests, you walk wild coastline and swim in a hidden lagoon, at a pace that lets you enjoy it. Choose the all-inclusive option and a catered picnic by the water is part of the day. Everything is taken care of. We collect you from your door and bring the beach towels, rain ponchos, picnic blankets, snacks and water. Park entry and parking are covered. All you need is safe walking shoes and swimwear. Start with a coastal hike across sandstone clifftops, with sweeping views over the Pacific Ocean and a side of Sydney most visitors never see. In the cooler months this coastline is one of Sydney’s best places to spot migrating humpback whales. 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. We take our time, and nobody is left behind. If you can walk for an hour without stopping, you’ll be fine. After the hike, slow down at Wattamolla Beach and Lagoon. In warmer weather, swim in the lagoon or the ocean when conditions allow, then relax by the water. With the all-inclusive option, lunch is provided. In warmer months it’s a catered picnic. In cooler months it becomes a warm café stop. From the open coast, after a short drive we step into a completely different landscape on the Forest Path, among cabbage tree palms, blue gums and rainforest along Bola Creek. Later, take in more coastal scenery from places such as Otford Lookout and Seacliff Bridge before heading back to Sydney. The flow of the day can change with the weather, track conditions and the pace of the group. That’s intentional. The day is shaped around the conditions, so it feels relaxed, personal and unrushed.