Royal National Park Private Tour
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Sydney, Australia
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy a full day exploring the natural wonders of the Royal National Park just with your group and a guide. The itinerary can be customized to suit your needs, and can include more or less walking. Admire the views from Bald Hill, be amazed by the white sandstone of Wedding Cake Rock, check out the Wattamolla waterfall and lagoon, and more.
- Visit the national park without the risk of getting lost
- Hotel transfers are included
- Lunch and snacks will be provided
- Put your camera down because you'll be sent digital SLR photos after
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- photographs using a mirrorless camera are forwarded by email or private directory
- SnacksMuesli bars, crispy apples and other fruit
- LunchSourdough sandwiches made to your order (we send suggestions before the day), two salads and a desert from one of our best patisseries. Drinks - either sparkling San Pellegrino, juice or cold water.
- Your guide will discuss the animals, plants, geology and history of the park
- Infant & child seats available on request
- Entrance fee - Symbio Wildlife ParkA$47.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
This is a fully private tour for your group only. We’ll pick you up from your accommodation and return you at the end of the day. Alternative drop-off locations, including the airport, can be arranged — please get in touch to confirm. Alternate start times are also available. Infant & child seats available upon request.
Start time.8:30 am
Itinerary
1
Horderns Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Wedding Cake Rock
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Marley Beach
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Wattamolla
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Bald Hill Lookout
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Sea Cliff Bridge
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Symbio Wildlife Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
The Imperial at Clifton
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 57 reviews
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Kenneth_M, Jun 2026
Great was very accommodating and wonderful. I highly recommend Symbio park and the long trails at the park.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
thanks for review Kenneth - enjoyed your family's company. Many regards, Greg
Molly_J, Feb 2026
Royal National Park is a beautiful site for hiking and Greg is a fantastic guide. We enjoyed the day immensely. The coastal views were inspiring, the hike was awesome, and Greg’s knowledge of the park and the trails is invaluable in making it a special experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Molly many thanks for the review. Maybe I will see you and Chad one day on a Blue Mountains Tour! Best' Greg
Jimmy_M, Oct 2025
Greg did a great job of giving us a tour of the Royal National Park. We even got a picnic lunch.
If you're into beautiful views, plants and birds, it's the right tour for you.
Greg even helped us find our hotel that was cancelled at the last minute.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hey James thanks for the review.
Enjoyed having the two of you on board.
Blue Mountains - next time!
Greg
Deborah_T, Sep 2025
Awesome day. Greg was an amazing guide and his knowledge added so much to the experience. The scenery was beyond stunning. This is not to be missed.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Debbi thank you for your comments, enthusiasm and car conversations. I hope you had a good view of the marathon and made it to Manly!
Grace_G, Apr 2025
Greg is very happy to change the itinerary. We did the hike to Eagle Rock which took a few hours. Highly recommended for the views! This is a medium hike which can take 2.5 hours.We did four wildlife parks on our cruise, so we're looking for something else. We suggested the kayaking but the place in Royal National Park was closed due to high winds. He suggested the glow worms at the abandoned train tunnel. Amazing experience. It was like looking at the stars while listening to the birds outside. Something out of a Hitchcock movie. The lunch was excellant. Nothing like having a homemade lunch, on a picnic table, in the forest with birds eyeing you after the hike. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a truly memorable adventure.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Grace thank you for the detailed and thoughtful comments. Many regards, Greg
Kenneth_W, Jul 2024
Had a lovely day with Greg. We picked the Royal National Park tour but then ended up with a bespoke tour as we wanted a more challenging hike and had already visited the other sites listed on the original tour. Hiked Eagle Rock, had a nice picnic lunch (too bad the kookaburra flew off!), and then a leisurely drive through Sydney on the way back to our hotel. Greg pointed out buildings of architectural interest and we stopped twice for short walk arounds. Greg (of Sydney Nimble Tours) was truly nimble in adjusting the itinerary to suit us! We would definitely recommend Greg and Sydney Nimble Tours.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Ken thank you for making the time to write this review. Many thanks, Greg
Joao_O, Jul 2024
The value of this tour was so much more than the places we visited - Greg made sure we had the absolute best time we could have. Traveling as a family, we had a lot of requests for minor adjustments and Greg not only was flexible in accommodating those, but was also proactive in suggesting ways to improve our day. We had a blast and it's by far the day that our toddler talks about the most from the trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Joao thank you for the review. Your toddler is indeed a bright star! The day brought back memories of the early days with my own children. Many regards, Greg
KingNgai_Y, Jun 2024
Greg picked us up nearly our hotel, and head straight to Royal National Park. He showed us where were the best spots to take photos and also helped to took some for us. The whole trip was excellent. I have traveled 24 countries and joined a lot of local tours, Greg's tour is one of the best one I have ever joined. Though we did not use to talk much
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thanks King and Angela. Just sent photos. Best' Greg
Donald_S, May 2024
Greg was very punctual picking us up & extremely knowledgeable about the park and it’s surroundings, This not an easy hike and can be quite slippery over rocks and wet areas of the trail but Greg was very patient throughout the hike. Hand made much was delicious after the hike.
He timed the wildlife visit at feeding time and were treated to many animals very active and easily visible. This wasn’t a zoo but more like a wildlife sanctuary and the staff deeply cares for the animals well being.
Great views of the rugged Australian coast, terrific exercise, nice lunch, getting to see local wildlife up close and personal.
Worth the long day & the hiking experience that will be even more special once whale sighting season begins! Mahalo Greg!
🤙🏼We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Skip, Nancy and Mark, very gratifying to have had a day with you and your savvy travel tips have been noted. May the sun shine in Ningaloo, a wonderful place to visit. Best’ Greg
Sirina_L, Mar 2024
Greg communicated well from early on, he asked for my children’s ages to see if car seats were needed and took notes of food allergies. He also accommodated our request to make some changes to the itinerary last minute. The guided hiking tour was great, he made sure everyone was on track and took breaks as needed. The picnic lunch we had in the park was lovely. My son forgot his phone on Greg’s car at the end of the tour and he went out of his way to bring that back even though he was also looking for his backpack left behind. We appreciated having Greg as our guide and would definitely recommend him for others.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Sirina thank you for the comments. Pics on the way. Many regards, Greg
Seydou_Q, Mar 2024
We had a great time on our tour hiking with our very informative guide, Greg. We were treated to great views with a bit of wind and managed to see all the park had to offer. I can't recommend this tour enough and if your're asked to adventure a bit, give it a shot! You never know what you'll stumble on with Greg!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks Seydou, indeed a very windy day and some great poses! Best' Greg
Thomas_W, Jan 2024
The magnificent beauty of the coast line at Royal National Park. Greg of Sydney Nimble Tours was a great host and adapted the tour to meet our requests along with his additional suggestions.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Tom thank you for the review and we hope to see you again soon. Many regards, Greg
Alexandra_L, Sep 2023
Greg was very nice and knowledgeable. We were able to pick which hikes we wanted to do which was nice. Seeing all the birds and flowers was beautiful!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Alex thank you for the review.
Nice chatting to you throughout the day.
Warm regards
Greg
RocioA_L, Jul 2023
Hiking in the Royal National Park was an unforgettable experience. Lovely view of the ocean from the coastal track. The guide Greg was very pleasant and had so much useful information to offer. I would recommend this company, Sydney Nimble, to anyone looking to explore around Sydney.
Aaron_L, Jun 2023
We had a great time touring Royal National Park and Symbio wildlife reserve. Our guide was extremely helpful along the way providing insider knowledge and a lovely lunch. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Australia.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Aaron thanks for the review. A pleasure to have spent a day with you and your family. Greg
Rolfe_M, May 2023
Greg of Sydney Nimble Tours was an excel at guide knowledgeable, educational and experienced about the hikes of the Royal National Park! He tailored our trip to fit out ability for hiking. We saw wonderful natural sights and were blessed to see and film a Lyrebird!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thanks Rolfe, I was impressed with Julie and your walking capacity - rainforest and Eagle Rock in one day!
Gregory_L, Dec 2022
If you are an outdoor person, prefer small group/private tours, like hiking and nature, this tour is for you
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thanks Gregory, review much appreciated. Warm regards, Greg
David_W, Nov 2022
Greg is a fantastic guide. Everything went so smoothly. From the hotel pick-up to providing us various option on our days adventure through lunch and other stops and back to our hotel. Greg made the entire tour fun and exciting and the views are breathtaking! This was a great tour and highly record it.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thanks David, much fun having a couple on board with a great sense of humour.
I am also pleased to advise that Australia has its own national association administering the rapidly growing sophisticated sport of cornholing, (Australian Cornhole Association)!
Many regards, Greg
Kalyan_S, Oct 2022
I wish there were 6 stars. Greg is very professional, sincere and committed. He made sure we had a great experience, be it the walk on Wedding Cake trail with panoramic views of the Pacific , be it the blowholes at Kiama, it was my first time and i loved it. The walk on the bridge near Coal cliff / Bald Hill almost got me excited to try Para Ponting. The sights were simply awesome. We had lunch by the beach and it was a wonderful afternoon. I will definitely come back for another trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you Kalyan, it was a delight to have you and your dad on board. Many regards, Greg
Nancy_H, Jun 2022
I knew we were in for an excellent experience when Greg took the time to help me find gluten free options for my celiac son while in Sydney weeks before we even arrived.
The excursion was nothing short of incredible. Greg knows RNP well and was able to share so much knowledge about the flora and fauna. He was attentive to safety (we had 8yo twins with us) while still providing opportunities to experience incredible views (I even spotted a migrating humpback from Marley Head!). He allowed the twins time to enjoy the dunes on Marley Beach.
When my son was sure he would never make it all the way back to the car, Greg was so patient and supportive.
And. AND. *We saw a wild echidna.* As a zoologist, this was an indescribable treat for me. It was lucky, but Greg knew how rare it was an allowed us plenty of time to observe it and take photos.
We did Symbio in the afternoon and had fun getting up close with the kangaroos and wallabies.
All in all, this day was simply incredible. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to explore the wildlife, plants, and geology of RNP while hiking a beautiful coastal trail.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Nancy a lot of the days out are rewarding for me and this was one of them. It was a joy to see two children having fun on the dunes at Marley Beach. I appreciate the tips on websites for identifying plants and hope the rest of your trip progresses well. Warm regards, Greg
Karin_Z, Dec 2021
Greg was an amazing tour guide and we had the BEST time! The tour is tailored to your needs and wants, so for us we did the longer hike to Eagle Rock and swam under a waterfall in the middle of the hike, enjoyed the scenery at Garie Beach and Bald Hill Lookout (and got insider knowledge about the e-boards at Manly Beach), and got some spectacular views at Sea Cliff Bridge after a short hike. The waterfall at at Wattamolla Beach was a ton of fun. Cannot recommend this tour enough!!
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Karin thank you for the wonderful comments. Warm regards, Greg
Andrea_A, Nov 2019
BOOK THIS TOUR IMMEDIATELY! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! Greg chauffeured us around the Sydney area for the PERFECT way to end our Sydney trip! As if his generous hospitality throughout our journey wasn't enough, he also offered to take professional photos of us throughout the day, sending the ones that turned-out best to us via email. We are so thankful to Greg for our time together!
We arrived at Royal National Park, and after a few quick stops for photos, we set-off for our trek to Wedding Cake Rock. Greg came prepared when we weren't--he offered granola bars, sunscreen, bug spray, hats, extra shirts, & cold water for the journey. This was especially appreciated as we were not nearly prepared enough for the heat. We began our journey and immediately recognized Greg's passion for sharing in this type of experience with his guests when he mentioned that there were what appeared to be caves in an area slightly off the path from the beginning of our hike that he hadn't ever checked-out. We jumped at the opportunity to see more, and it was well worth the extra time! Seeing the waves crash off the coast, the sandstone imprints and views were spectacular, and we hadn't really even begun our journey. As a heavier set guy, Greg was patient with us if we needed breaks and kept us informed of how far we had to go yet until we reached our destination.
After the hike and chugging ice cold Gatorade that Greg also provided, we had a short trip to Wattamolla Beach where we saw wild lizards sunbathing and people enjoying a swim in the lagoon as we ate a delicious lunch of meatball & rocket sandwiches and rocket salad, again provided by Greg. He also took care of the set-up and clean-up, allowing us to walk down by the lagoon for some photos.
Following lunch we drove more, enjoying the sights of the local flora. We drove by sights of Sea Cliff Bridge before heading to Symbio Wildlife Park where we fed Kangaroos, saw Koalas (including a baby!), dingos, echidnas, emus, and so much more! We enjoyed our time at the park tremendously! Following Symbio we continued our trek through the park to the Bald Hill Lookout & Hang Gliding Spot for another quick photo op before finishing our day at Garie Beach, admiring the sunset and walking along the low tide pools in the rocks.
This experience is well worth the price and Greg was so patient, kind, and informative. We especially enjoyed this tour because of how it was catered to us personally & we were not in larger group.
Response from Host, Nov 2019
Wow what a review. Thank you Andrea and Mitch. Loved your enthusiasm. Warm regards, Greg
svherdin, Aug 2019
I recommend this excellent tour. Beautiful beaches and landscape. Very good service. Visit of Symbio Wildlife park included.
Response from Host, Aug 2019
Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated. Greg
Oliver_S, Sep 2023
Ausgezeichnete und unvergessliche Tour mit unserem Private Guide Greg!
Es hat alles gepasst - vom Wetter, über dir Erklärungen, das Eingehen auf unsere Wünsche und die tolle Verpflegung. Greg ist ein toller Guide mit Lebenserfahrung und prima Humor. Außerdem ist et sehr vorsichtig gefahren und war morgens pünktlich beim Treffpunkt! Alles top!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Oliver, ein toller Tag, vielen Dank für deine tolle Gesellschaft
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