Secret Sydney: Hidden Beaches and Gardens
Overview
In this exclusive private group tour we let you into the best-kept secrets of Sydney’s stunning hidden spots. It’s a photographer’s dream.
Get ready to discover the stunning secret spots that Sydney locals keep well-hidden. We’ll venture into exquisite harbourside parks and tiny beaches, often encountering wildlife that inhabit these areas away from the city crowds. This is an opportunity to discover the places where only locals and our unique birds come out to play.
This is the Real Sydney.
Approx. 3 hour duration, with flexible start time.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Delicious complimentary snacks
- Optional hotel pickup and dropoff
- Transportation and tour vehicle car park fees
- Your private tour guide
- Any meals are at your own expense on the day
Meeting and Pickup
Optional pickup and drop off at your city hotel can be arranged, upon inquiry
New South Wales 2029
Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Enjoy unique aspects of Sydney life as we explore by car and on foot, with plenty of time for photographs.
Meet at Rose Bay Wharf (optional pickup and dropoff at your city hotel).
We take secret streets leading to hidden beaches and pristine harbourside parks with stunning views and jaw-dropping photo opportunities.
After some local snacks, picnic-style, we take walks in National Parks full of native flora, with the chance to spot Australia’s unique colourful birdlife gorging on local grub.
Bring your swimmers (aka bathing suits) for an impromptu dip in the warm clear waters to cool off. The views are incredible from all angles and there is not a bad seat in the house.
You will also learn of the ancient Aboriginal culture of the area and their ingenious use of local flora.
This experience shows you the unspoiled quiet beauty that is so often missed by many visitors. We let you in on our best kept Sydney secrets, so come along for the surprises.
Inclusions: Delicious complimentary snacks and bottled water
Extra: Meals at your own expense on the day
Duration: Approx 3 hours. (Start and end time can be flexible, if pre-arranged.)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Guides are available for different languages (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese) but advance notice is required. A tour group will be conducted in a single language (plus English), not mixed.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-74399P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- delicious complimentary snacks.
- optional hotel pickup and dropoff.
- transportation and tour vehicle car park fees.
- your private tour guide.
- Any meals are at your own expense on the day.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Secret Sydney: Hidden Beaches and Gardens is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Secret Sydney: Hidden Beaches and Gardens will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Delicious complimentary snacks
- Optional hotel pickup and dropoff
- Transportation and tour vehicle car park fees
- Your private tour guide
- Any meals are at your own expense on the day
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Guides are available for different languages (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese) but advance notice is required. A tour group will be conducted in a single language (plus English), not mixed.
