Things to do in Pittwater, New South Wales: The Best Tours

Explore Sydney on a full day 8-hour private tour with a local private guide who will show you the real Sydney. Your tour of the city can be tailored to suit your preferences; see sights such as Sydney Harbour, the Opera House, and Bondi Beach with the option of including personalized experiences like galleries, architecture, museums, central suburbs, cafes, and restaurants. The tour is flexible to ensure you enjoy what interests you in a relaxed and local way as you travel in air-conditioned comfort.

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Private guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Only an hour away from Sydney, explore bushland and beaches in the national park at Pittwater. Departing from our marina location on kayak, discover the sandy inlets, cliffs and gum trees of the western foreshore of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park – accessible only by water! Kayak around Scotland Island and drift down Salvation Creek past the mangroves, before paddling into secluded Lovett Bay for morning tea. Take in the tranquil surroundings while feasting on a picnic-style spread of fresh fruit and pastries. Choose to take a dip in the inviting waters or pop on your walking shoes for a bush walk among the gum trees. The destination? A hidden rainforest waterfall above Lovett Bay. Your experienced local guide will share in-depth knowledge on the region and its native flora and fauna. After a blissful time on the water, you’ll be ready to return back to shore with unforgettable memories!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Morning tea including fruit and pastries, Kayaking Guide(s), Double sit in kayaks, Personal Flotation Devices and paddle, Snacks

Exclusions: The listed price does not include parking fees, however free parking may be available. Please allow additional time to secure parking.

Only an hour away from Sydney, you'll swim at deserted beaches, bush walk to stunning outlooks and discover Aboriginal art and engravings carved in rocks with a small tour group when we explore Pittwater and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park by land and by water! This full day guided tour includes both bushwalking and kayaking and is perfect for the experience seeker looking for an Australian, authentic adventure. Look for fairy penguins, goannas, galahs, cockatoos and wallabies calling Pittwater home among the gumtrees of this Australian national park. Double sit on top kayaks are provided and guests must be able to kayak for about 5 hours but we do take breaks! Morning tea & lunch is served picnic style on beaches along the western foreshore of the national park. At the end of our adventure, tired and happy, walk away with treasured memories!

Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water, Picnic lunch, Afternoon Tea, Local experienced Guide(s), Double sit in sea kayaks, Personal Flotation Devices & paddles, Lunch, Snacks

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a parking fees, but free parking is available as well on a limited basis.

Take yourself off the tourist trail on this unique Private Tour, with a Local who grew up in this seaside region! This tour includes several locations that other tour operators do not visit - including a vintage ferry ride to places only accessible by boat - beautiful Currawong Beach & Mackerel Beach - long time favourite 'hidden' spots for generations of locals! Leave the city behind on this 8-hour tour as you are driven over the iconic Sydney Harbor Bridge and into the Northern Beaches Peninsula. Stop at the world famous Manly Beach and meander along the beach foreshore, the Corso, and Ferry Wharf area. Head up the coastline to the Northern most point of Sydney while taking in stunning coastal views along the way. Explore the beautiful Palm Beach area, which is frequented by the rich and famous. Take a ferry ride across Pittwater to some of Sydney's most exclusive and remote beaches and bays that are only accessible by boat. Enjoy breathtaking views from the Barrenjoey Lighthouse.

Inclusions: Private tour guide and driver, Morning Tea including Fresh Fruit, Cookies or Cakes and Fruit Juices, Hotel pick up and drop off, National Park Entry Fee's, River Ferry Boat Ride

Exclusions: Lunch

Only an hour away from Sydney, hire a single kayak and explore the bushland and beaches in the national park from Pittwater. Departing from our marina location on kayak, discover the sandy inlets, cliffs and gum trees of the western foreshore of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park – accessible only by water! Kayak around Scotland Island, visit Elvina Bay or drift down McCarr's Creek for a wonderful two hour on the water activity.

Inclusions: All kayaking equipment including the single kayak, paddles and PFDs., Kayak equipment instruction and paddle route directions

Exclusions: Parking Fees

Only an hour away from Sydney, hire a double kayak and explore the bushland and beaches in the national park from Pittwater. Departing from our marina location on kayak, discover the sandy inlets, cliffs and gum trees of the western foreshore of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park – accessible only by water! Kayak around Scotland Island, visit Elvina Bay or drift down McCarr's Creek for a wonderful two hour on the water activity.

Inclusions: All kayaking equipment including the double kayak, paddles and PFDs., Kayak equipment instruction and paddle route directions

Exclusions: Parking Fees

UNEARTH AN URBAN PARADISE of sandy beaches, rock pools, coastal lakes and Pacific Ocean vistas on a Private Manly and Northern Beaches Tour. Just thirty minutes from Sydney, you will be wanting to call this your new permanent home. Also includes the lower North Shore, Kirribilli, Milsons Point, Luna Park, Georges Head, Balmoral, Freshwater, Curl Curl, Whale Beach, Pittwater and Palm Beach. Personalised Sydney Tours have flexible itineraries and it's your choice whether you want a slower paced experience or one that quickly packs in every sight. We can customise each tour to your interest and fitness levels. Take an optional walk in the Ku-ring-gai National Park for Australian Aboriginal rock art or to the Barrenjoey Lighthouse perched high over Palm Beach. Hire a canoe or kayak at Narrabeen, visit a local micro brewery or enjoy a cocktail with a view. There's options aplenty. We are a fun Australian business owned by Ben Barry - a professional tour guide of over 15 years.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Parking Fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

This day out is for your group only and starts with Sydney's breathtaking harbour, followed by the northern beaches and the Ku-ring-gai National Park. We start with the area north of Sydney Harbour, where we will see some superb ocean and harbour beaches, historical sites and harbour vistas. We then make our way to West Head in the Ku-Ring-Gai National Park to see aboriginal rock art and one of the best views in Sydney. The panorama includes Lion Island and the Palm Beach isthmus. Next stop is lunch at Palm Beach, which is known for the TV series Home and Away. Recharged from the refreshments we make our way to Barrenjoey Lighthouse followed by a short stop at Avalon Beach. It is time to make our way back to Manly to catch a ferry to the city or we can drive back. The day is finished with a walking tour of the Opera House exterior or another option which we will discuss on the day. We will cover a lot of ground so be ready to enjoy some exceptional places and scenery.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, fresh rosetta bread rolls, choice of filling (including vegetarian option), refreshing salad, cold drinks all day, Hotel pick up and drop off , Sydney Nimble Tours T shirt , photographs using digital SLR camera, Ferry ticket from Manly to Circular Quay

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Take the trip of a lifetime, our trademark expedition. 5 days of paddling one of the world's great waterways. From the beautiful Berowra Valley, past the mysterious Marramarra Creek, onto the mighty Hawkesbury River, through Broken Bay, into Pittwater, and out to the Pacific Ocean. We provide all the food and equipment, all you need to bring is a sense of adventure. Cruise past the riverside settlements, and get out of the kayaks and hike through the bush to incredible lookouts. Treat yourself to some meals at the finest waterfront restaurants, or enjoy our delicious catering. Explore 4 national parks, see shipwrecks, waterfalls, historic islands, indigenous sites, and beautiful beaches. No experience required. 5 days is a nice relaxed pace, with plenty of time to explore - the trip can easily be done in less. Life is an adventure. Come and explore with us.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Kayak, paddle, lifejacket, Camping equipment - tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat

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Explore Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches and enjoy a day of sun, sand, and surf on this small-group sightseeing tour. Take a stroll along the golden sands of Narrabeen, visit Palm Beach where the famous Aussie soap ‘Home & Away’ is filmed, and look out along the coast from The Spit and Long Reef. Learn about Sydney’s fascinating Aboriginal heritage with a visit to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, admire the affluent waterside properties along Whale Beach, before being dropping off at Manly Wharf or your Manly accomodation

Inclusions: Expert Local guide, National park fees, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch and Bottled Water , Hotel Pick-Up & Drop off

Exclusions: Gratuities