Private Tour

Private tour of Ku-Ring-Gai National Park and Northern Beaches

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

This day out is for your group only (private tour) and starts with Georges Heights and Balmoral Beach, followed by Manly and Palm Beach, and completed with a visit to the Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.

After driving over 'the Bridge' we make two short stops at Georges Heights for sweeping views of Port Jackson and beautiful Balmoral Beach.

Next stop is Manly Beach where we take a short walk to scenic Shelley Beach.

We then visit one of Sydney’s best lookouts at North Head, which provides direct views of the harbour entrance and Sydney’s skyline.

At this point we will have a lunch prepared by your guide at a special scenic location and then make our way to Palm Beach for a 40 minute return walk to Barrenjoey Lighthouse.

The visit to Palm Beach and Barrenjoey Lighthouse is followed by a spectacular coastal drive from Palm Beach to Avalon Beach.

Our last destingation is Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park where we will visit aboriginal engravings and superb West Head lookout.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Freshly made sandwiches with a range of fillings (chicken, salmon or vegetarian) on sourdough bread plus salads

Hotel pick up and drop off

photographs using a mirrorless camera

Ferry ticket from Manly to Circular Quay

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Sydney Airport

Airport Dr Mascot Australia

What To Expect

Balmoral Beach

On the way to Balmoral Beach we will visit Georges Heights and see how the military (back in the day) planned to protect Sydney Harbour. Heritage gun emplacements and canons dating to the 1870s will be 'inspected'. A seven metre high wall was built to protect the local gunners from invading hordes, complete with loopholes from which to fire rifles. Balmoral Beach and Rocky Point Island are located in Middle Harbour and provide a perfect location to enjoy the beauty of this much loved suburb. Balmoral is a harbour beach and due to its location it is a tranquil place, largely protected from the wind and surf. Rocky Point Island is connected to the nearby land by a small art deco bridge that was constructed during the Great Depression as an employment measure. We cross the bridge to the island and from this point we have views in every direction that include looking across middle harbour to the Sydney Harbour National Park, Grotto Point Lighthouse and North Head.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Manly Beach

At Manly Beach we will walk near the Cabbage Bay Aquatic Reserve to picturesque Shelley Beach. On the way is a small rock pool with two elegant sculptures, locally known as 'The Sea Nymphs'. Shelley Beach is unusual in that faces directly back towards Manly Beach. It is a small secluded beach surrounded by cabbage tree palms. From Shelley Beach we walk up some stairs and enjoy a lookout the provides views of Manly Beaches and the beaches north of Manly. Depending upon the conditions we may see surfers applying their trade on a reef break with several take off spots. Whilst in the Manly area we visit the lookout known as North Head in the Sydney Harbour National Park. This is a great place from which to admire one of the best views of Sydney Harbour and the city of Sydney skyline. We may also have a photo stop and admire the grand neo-gothic sandstone building, that was formerly a seminary for priests (St Patricks).

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private tour of Ku-Ring-Gai National Park and Northern Beaches

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome tour worth doing again
Cedrick L,
Jan 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A very enjoying tour with a passionate and professional guide very involved and caring. You will never be bored at anytime and get to discover so Many beautiful beaches, heritage site and nature.
Amazing!!
897pleunv,
Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My tourguide Greg knew loads about the area and would answer all of my questions. Lunch was great and he also had loads of other snacks and water available.
Northern beaches
Georgia K,
Oct 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an incredible trip. We met our tour guide at our hotel and had a trip to suit us. We had a lovely lunch at the beach and given lots of interesting facts about the area. We went to palm beach which I really wanted to see. It was a great day out which finished with us getting the ferry back from Manly. I would recommend this tour.
Wonderful private tour.
John A,
Feb 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was a first class, 5 star tour provided by our tour guide -- Greg. This was a private tour for just my wife and I and Greg did a wonderful job of making this day special for us. We were able to go and do things on this tour that you would not be able to do on a big bus tour. The driving through neighborhoods, the beaches visited, the short hikes and the National Park were all outstanding ---- and Greg even made lunch for us overlooking a beautiful beach and the spectacular ocean. This tour was more than we had expected it to be and we definitely recommend this tour and Greg to anyone who wants to spend a full day exploring the area around Sydney.
Tour of Beautiful Northern Beaches
Karen V,
Jan 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Greg was a great guide! Plenty of stops to get out and visit the beautiful beaches. Very interesting. I would recommend not booking this excursion on a weekend as the beaches are busier then. Also pack a good pair of walking shoes for the hike up to the lighthouse.
So much to live for!
Ronald K,
Dec 3, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Greg was an exceptional guide with a well designed sequence of sites and activities, making the day delightful. He is warm, witty, thoughtful and fun. We learned a lot, and had a lot of fun doing so. Thank you!
Great day!!
Shirley S,
Oct 27, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seeing gorgeous views of landscapes, driving through different neighborhoods and commentary as the tour proceeded.
Amazing!!!
yemid2019,
Apr 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Greg offered us a door to door service which made the whole tour possible as it was a raining day. Greg was very knowledgeable at what he does that he planned the journey well despite the heavy rain here and there…Greg made sure we covered a lot of places and even took us to the Zoo and waited for us to finish before dropping us back at our hotel. The lunch was also perfect. I will like to recommend Sydney Nimble tour (Greg) for anyone looking at visiting the highlights of Sydney in a day.
Outstanding Day!
Relax43928948169,
Mar 24, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were pleasantly surprised by the breadth of this tour. We covered many, many sights, but had the flexibility to enjoy each one. Greg clearly tailors the tour to your desires, and is knowledgeable about each area.
Northern Beaches Tour
Gerald K,
Feb 25, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00
I would recommend this tour for all that visit Sydney and want to see the northern beaches and city. Greg was a great tour guide and was able to tailor the tour to fit what we wanted to see. We also liked the national park and views of the sights. Thanks Greg for the great day!