Sydney top 10 hidden harbour beaches tours
Sydney Harbour National Park
Overview
Live like a local and experience stunning harbour beaches and beautiful nature in and around Sydney Harbour National Park on these relaxed tours for very small groups.
- When
- Contact Exclusive East Tours for schedule.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. You need to walk 350m to reach the first beach on this tour.
- Price
- Contact Exclusive East Tours for pricing.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Book online or email or call Exclusive East Tours on 0412 474 900.
- Please note
- Exclusive East Tours tailors destinations and tour times to cater guests' goals and interests, such as history or photography.
These enjoyable harbour-hugging outings by Exclusive East Tours take you where tour buses don’t, making them a great way to explore Sydney's hidden gems and local treasures.
Meet your friendly local guide at Rose Bay Ferry Wharf then, as one of just 3 guests, enjoy personalised attention as you explore. Walk together to the first of 10 charming beaches, stopping along the way to see beautiful heritage-listed parkland and breathtaking harbour views, including glimpses of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
Before long you’ll feel like a local as you soak up the ambiance of some of Sydney’s oldest and prettiest neighbourhoods. Enjoy a coffee and a swim as your guide shares knowledge about the local nature and Aboriginal history. If you want to delve further into these beautiful places on your own, your guide will be happy to share tips on restaurants, cafes and other things to do.
Exclusive East Tours is a licensed commercial tour operator with a Parks Eco Pass.
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Park info
- in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.
Other fees:
Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
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