Congwong Beach
Visit beautiful Congwong Beach, in La Perouse, perfect for swimming, picnics, snorkelling and fishing. Only 15km from central Sydney, this family friendly beach is also close to cafes and walks.
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The Coast track
The Coast track in Sydney's Royal National Park is an epic multi-day walk between Bundeena and Otford. Enjoy incredible coastal lookouts, swimming spots, seasonal wildflowers and whale watching along this challenging track.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 26km one-way
- Time
- 2 days
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Wattamolla picnic area
The coastal Wattamolla picnic area at Royal National Park is a popular family spot for swimming, fishing, snorkelling and bushwalking.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Cape Banks walking track
Cape Banks walking track is a beautiful coastal walk in La Perouse with views across Sydney’s Botany Bay. Start at Congwong Beach and take a swim along the way before passing Henry Head. Continue to Cape Banks, a fantastic spot for whale watching.
- Distance
- 7km return
- Time
- 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Garie Beach picnic area
A perfect day out, Garie Beach is a wonderful place to enjoy a picnic and is great for swimming, whale watching, fishing, surfing and walking options.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Shark Island – Boowambillee
Positioned in Sydney Harbour, 1km from the mouth of Rose Bay, Shark Island – Boowambillee (booh-uhm-'bil-ee) is a picnic spot with a difference. Explore the island's foreshore, go swimming or relax in front of amazing Sydney Harbour views.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- Sydney Harbour National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Bonnie Vale picnic area
For a great day of swimming, kayaking, or fishing in the waters of Port Hacking, take the family to Bonnie Vale picnic area in Royal National Park, near Bundeena.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Currawong Flat picnic area
Family-friendly riverside Currawong Flat picnic area offers fishing, paddling and picnicking along the banks of Hacking River in Royal National Park, near Sydney.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast
Kingfisher Pool picnic area
A visit to this Sutherland picnic spot, located at Kingfisher Pool campground in Heathcote National Park, near Waterfall, offers birdwatching, bushwalking and swimming.
Pool Flat picnic area
Idyllic Pool Flat picnic area offers swimming and paddling on Hacking River in Royal National Park, in the popular family friendly Audley region, south of Sydney.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast