Private Tour: Ku-ring-gai National Park Hike, Swim & Picnic

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Sydney

Duration

8 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 6 guests

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Ku-ring-gai Chase with a hike and swim. Enjoy scenic bush trails, stunning lookouts, and a lush picnic. Unwind by the water, with an option to taste fresh Sydney oysters.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Escape the city and step into one of Sydney’s best kept secrets with this experience in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, tailored to your pace and energy on the day.

We head into rugged sandstone wilderness with sweeping views over Pittwater and the Hawkesbury River. Along the way, you’ll walk quiet bush tracks to ancient Aboriginal sites, including the Red Hand Cave, and connect with the deeper story of this land.

The trail moves through forest, coastal bushland and dramatic lookouts before opening up to the hidden beauty of West Head Beach. Surrounded by untouched nature and golden sandstone, the water often turns clear turquoise on calm days.

Time to slow down. Swim if you feel like it, walk barefoot along the sand, or simply rest. A relaxed picnic is included with local cheeses, dips, fruit and kombucha.

On the way back, we stop at Mooney Mooney to enjoy fresh oysters from a waterside oyster farm, a simple, local experience that finishes the day perfectly.

What You Get

Picnic, selection of local cheeses, dip, crackers and fresh fruit

Pick-up from Sydney CBD, Mascot ( Sydney Airport), Kirribilli or The Rocks

Sydney Rock Oyster Tasting at Mooney Mooney

Good To Know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

Before we head deeper into the national park, we’ll stop at West Head Lookout, one of the most breathtaking viewpoints in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. From here, you’ll take in sweeping views over Pittwater, Barrenjoey Headland and the vast expanse of Broken Bay meeting the Pacific Ocean. It’s the perfect first pause to arrive, take a breath, and soak in the scale and beauty of the landscape before we continue the journey.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Aboriginal Heritage walk

We’ll follow the Aboriginal Heritage Walk, a beautiful bush track that winds through sandstone country and coastal forest. Along the way, you’ll visit two rock shelters with hand stencils and see ancient Aboriginal carvings etched into the stone, powerful reminders of the deep cultural history and connection to Country that has existed here for thousands of years.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Resolute Beach

Resolute Beach is a secluded stretch of golden sand tucked away in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, near Palm Beach and Pittwater. Surrounded by bushland and accessible only by foot or boat, it feels like a secret escape from the city. The calm, clear water is perfect for a refreshing swim after a hike, and the views across Pittwater to Barrenjoey Headland are stunning. With its mix of forest, rock platforms, and shoreline, Resolute Beach offers a peaceful place to rest, eat, or simply sit in silence — a spot that feels miles away from Sydney, yet only an hour’s drive from the city. this is where the afternoon becomes flexible. • Jump into the water for a swim and stay as long as you like • Continue walking and explore further • Or, if the weather isn’t ideal for swimming or walking, head to Mooney Mooney for fresh oyster tasting by the water.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Mooney Mooney

Taste fresh oyster from local Oyster farm.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Search a point

Pullman Sydney Airport

Pullman Sydney Airport, O'Riordan Street, Bayside Council New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2020

39-43 Argyle St

39-43 Argyle St, Argyle Street, Council of the City of Sydney New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000

Jeffrey Street Wharf

Jeffrey Street Wharf, Jeffreys Street, Sydney Harbour Area New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2061

Divvy Parking

Divvy Parking, Cathedral Street, Council of the City of Sydney New South Wales, Australia, AU, 2000

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 14 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

A wonderful tour at the Ku-Ring-Gai National Park

April 12, 2026

Sabina is a very nice and knowledgeable tour guide. I was the only person who had booked the tour that day and was leaving the next day, she didn't cancel the tour. She even picked me up at the cru...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great day in nature!

March 24, 2026

Everything was great we had a beautiful day with Beyond guidebook.

(TripAdvisor)

Second Tour, Totally Different Experience ! Worth Doing Both

March 20, 2026

This was our second tour with Beyond Guidebook after doing the first one. We also got 20% off for booking again, which was a nice bonus. This national park felt completely different compared to Ro...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Highly recommend this trip.

March 09, 2026

I really enjoyed this trip. Sabina was a very enthusiastic guide who adapted the tour in several places to cover what I wanted to see. I really liked the small group element of the tour as you were...read more

(Viator)

Beautiful views, knowledgeable guide

January 08, 2026

Fantastic day with a really knowledgeable guide (thanks Sabina). Spent time walking along some forest tracks and down to the coast, seeing some aboriginal carvings in the way. Sabina provided a d...read more

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