The Best Picnic Spots in Beautiful Sydney
We are blessed with an abundance of beautiful outdoor spaces throughout our magical city of Sydney and we need to celebrate them by getting out there Sydney has one of the most beautiful harbours in the world and it boasts some of the most amazing harbour beaches, parks and secret spots that are perfect for a picnic.
Here is a pick of our favourite spots for a picnic with friends or your next corporate team gathering with Milk & Honey Picnics.
Harbour Delights
Mary Booth Lookout, Kirribilli - No permit required for under 60 people. This popular spot fills up with joyful picnickers throughout the warmer months. Our sun umbrellas are a must here in the heat.
Nielsen Park
Tucked away in the far end of the Eastern Suburbs this gem heralds beautiful parks, gardens and a turquoise waters that drifts you away into holiday vibes. With an abundance of hidden spots you can enjoy a private intimate date or find a place amongst the crowds and enjoy the atmosphere of this treasured beauty.
Observatory Hill, The Rocks. Perfectly situated in the Rocks, close proximity to public transport and the splendours of the historic Rocks area if you wish to continue after the event. Permits are not required. This park gets busy in the Summer, there are some pockets of shade under the trees but you may want to consider umbrellas.
Clark Park, Lavender Bay, Just a walk away from Milson’s Point station, beautiful trees providing shade, this secret spot has layers of gardens and famous Sydney harbour views as far as the eye can see.
Parking can be a little tricky here so give yourself extra time or hop in an uber.
Barangaroo Reserve, Nestled in The Rocks behind some of Sydney’s oldest pubs with an abundance of space for your picnic. Convenient for larger groups (permits not required for groups of under 60). Some pockets of shade, in the Summer months umbrellas will be needed.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, A famous must do for anyone looking for a great picnic spot by the harbour with beautiful gardens and direct access to the city making it incredibly accessible for all the suburbs of Sydney. Take yourself on a picnic to this iconic spot and finish off with a cocktail at the famous Opera Bar, underneath the iconic Opera House. Permits are required for our picnics at the Botanic Gardens and cost $350+ depending on chosen spot.
Head here to explore the different options - https://www.botanicgardens.org.au/venues-and-lawns , you will need to book directly with the gardens and arrange a vehicle escort for us to set up there.
Centennial Park With an array of beautiful gardens, leafy trees and ponds filled with elegant swans this is the park of parks for a picnic. At Centennial Park you will be spoilt for choice with its incredibly large grounds with many incredible spots to choose from. It was hard to select one photo for Centennial Park as each spot is so unique with a different feel. Some of our favourites - Willow Pond, Duck Pond, Lachlan Reserve and Paperbark Grove.
Centennial Park ticks a lot of boxes - central, lots of parking, shade, toilets and of course natural beauty!
Please speak to us about permits and allowances at Centennial Park.
Perfect Parks
Green Point Reserve, Watsons Bay, Overlooking one of Sydney’s most glorious beaches, this spot will not disappoint. Suitable for smaller groups of up to 12 people as space is limited and coveted. You’ll want to add on some of our sun umbrellas for shade and bring your swimmers for a dip in the crystal waters.
Queens Beach, Vaucluse Come here for the most sensational sunset you’ll ever see. Perfect for date night, proposals or small gatherings.
Shark Island This is certainly a picnic you’ll never forget. For a picnic here you will need to arrange water taxis for both us and your guests. Certainly more logistics to consider but the end result will be marvelous.