14 PICNIC SPOTS FOR FEB 14

Or any other day of the year

V-Day is just around the corner and these glorious picnic spots are calling your name.

Pack a picnic, or grab some delicious goodies from the amazing local cafés dotted around Sydney Harbour and spread the love!

Dudley Page Reserve

The first view back to the Harbour Bridge. This is the spot for a sunset picnic.

Why not set off from Bondi, stop for a picnic lunch then walk to Watsons Bay. A glorious 10km walk or 13.4km if you do the loop around The Gap and South head. Check it out here.

Eastern Reserve, Dover Heights

Newly landscaped Eastern Reserve in Dover Heights here has heaps of space and beautiful views over the ocean.

Along the same section of track as Dudley Page, group this in with a nice 10km or 13..4km km (if you include South Head) walk from Bondi to Watsons Bay here.

Lighthouse Reserve

Dramatic clifftops and views back to Macquarie Lighthouse here.

And another hot spot on the same little 10km (or 13.4km) walk from Bondi to Watsons Bay. Check it out here.

South Head

So many great spots around South Head and Hornby Lighthouse here.

The ultimate picnic experience. Grab a ferry to Watsons Bay, do the great little 3.5km loop up around the Gap and South Head then get the ferry home - we’re not sure it gets better than this!

Bottle & Glass Point, Nielsen Park

At the Northern Point of the park here. Venture off the beaten path to find some beautiful hidden spots on the waters edge.

Grab a ferry to Watsons Bay, walk across Parsley Bay Bridge (everyone’s favourite insta photo spot) then venture to Bottle & Glass Point for a picnic before meandering along the Hermitage Foreshore Walk, taking a couple of dips in the Harbour along the way. Finish off at Rose Bay Wharf with a cocktail then jump on the ferry back to Circular Quay. V-Day - sorted!

McKell Park, Darling Point

A real hidden gem - McKell Park has incredible views and is accessible by Darling Point Wharf. Find it here.

If you’re not into taking a walk on V-Day, this is your best pick. Jump on a ferry from Circular Quay straight to Darling Point Wharf and back - winning!

Yarranabbee Park

Easily accessible with parking nearby and Darling Point wharf not too far away, this is the perfect picnic spot to enjoy with friends.

Group this in with a walk from Darling Point Wharf to Circular Quay (~8km), maybe a cheeky wine at Opera Bar and you’ve got the whole afternoon planned.

While you’re here, grab a poached chicken sandwich and a fresh coconut from Navy Bear Café - delicious!!

Find it here.

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

This spot speaks for itself. If you want to incorporate a walk - jump on a ferry to Darling Point then walk the ~8km to Circular Quay, stopping in The Royal Botanic Garden for your picnic with a view.

Find the spot here.

Cremorne Point Reserve

Beautiful views every direction.

Park at Reid Park, grab a coffee and a treat from Archie Bear café then walk the spectacular 3km loop around Cremorne Point.

Alternatively, jump on a ferry to Neutral Bay Wharf and walk a few km’s to Mosman Bay Wharf or Taronga Zoo Wharf, stopping for your picnic at one of the many beautiful spots on route.

Here it is.

Bradleys Head Amphitheatre

This spot can’t be missed. It’s made for picnics and sunsets with friends and family. Find it here.

The easiest way to take public transport to this one is with a ferry to Taronga Zoo Wharf. It’s an out and back walk, but a beautiful one with a great end point!

Balmoral Beach

Giant fig trees sitting on the beachfront providing shade all summer long. Check it out here.

Balmoral Beach is a little harder to access via public transport so we’re pitching a morning adventure - get out there early. Take a ferry to Taronga Zoo Wharf then walk 10km to Balmoral Beach for lunch. It’s one of the best sections of the B2M - you won’t regret it!

From Balmoral you can get a couple of buses home, or walk to Spit Bridge and take one of the many buses available back to the city from there.

Rosherville Reserve

Think huge green spaces, giant angophoras, a cricket set and a bunch of friends. This is the spot.

In the middle of Balmoral Beach and Spit Bridge, this giant green park is a real hidden gem in Sydney. Better yet - all this amazing green space is right next to an amazing beach! Loop this in with the walk from Taronga Zoo or you could do an out and back from Spit Bridge if you didnt feel like walking too far.

Fairlight Beach

The headland on the Eastern end of Fairlight Beach catches those last rays of sunshine, perfect for the end of a long walk. Or if you head down in the middle of the day, it’s one of the best swim spots on the Walk.

Why not try out the Manly Spit Walk and finish up with a picnic at Fairlight? If you don’t feel like the long trek - take the ferry to Manly then walk the ~1.5km to the beach and back. Enjoy!

North Head, Manly

For those long distant views back across the Harbour, North Head is the spot for you. While the Fairfax lookout and walk is closed, the picnic spot in front of the Bella Vista Cafe is amazing. Find it here.