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Most visitors to Sydney see the same things in the same order. This tour is different.
Sydney Nimble Tours designs each custom day around what you actually want to see — hidden harbour foreshore walks, extraordinary sandstone architecture, world-class galleries, secret gardens, colonial history, or contemporary neighbourhoods that reveal a different side of the city. Or a combination of all of them.
Before your tour, Greg consults with you to understand your interests and designs a personalised day plan for your approval. Nothing is fixed until you're happy with it.
The day is entirely private — just your group, with Greg as your guide. The pace is relaxed, the route is flexible, and the itinerary can shift as the day unfolds. Alternatively, we can stop at one of Greg's favourite cafes along the way
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a fully private tour for your group only - we pick you up from your accommodation and return you at the end of the day.
Type the name of your accommodation into the search box above to select. Alternative drop-off locations, including the airport/cruise terminals can be arranged.
Alternate start times are available.
Infant & child seats available upon request.
Get in touch with any queries.
Itinerary
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1North Head
North Head has pristine heathland (including seasonal wildflowers) and panoramic views of the entrance into Sydney Harbour. This headland is a tied island linked to Manly by a sandspit and has remnant military buildings, a memorial walk and a former quarantine station.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
At Palm Beach we walk to the Barrenjoey lighthouse which was built in 1881. It dominates the headland and is a well maintained sandstone lighthouse. The walk to the lighthouse provides outstanding coastal views of Pittwater and Lion Island and a chance to see interesting sandstone formations and the Australian bush. After the lighthouse we will drive along Palm Beach and have the option of stopping at Summer Bay if you are a Home and Away (a long running tv series) devotee. We then take the back route and some wonderful coastal scenery.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
A living work of art! Wendy's garden is a serene place in which to admire wonderful landscaping, lush plants and views of Sydney Harbour.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
The Paddington reservoir is a submerged structure that was built in 1864. A second chamber was added to the reservoir in 1876. It was constructed to store water pumped from a dam located at the Botany swamps. The columns in the reservoir were constructed from ironbark timber and supported segmental brick arches. The reservoir only operated until 1899. After this time it was used as a storage facility and for several decades it operated as a service station. However its roof collapsed and it ceased operating as a service station in 1990. In 2006 work began to restore the reservoir and convert it into a re-imagined space. Original brick, iron and timber fixtures were salvaged and the space that formerly stored water is now a serene area which includes a roof garden and a small pool and grassed area along with stairs allowing access to the area. Occasionally you will see wedding photos being taken in the area. The Paddington Reservoir is an oasis and a wonderful restoration project.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Barangaroo Reserve
Barangaroo is an inner city suburb of Sydney located on the north west side of Sydney’s CBD. It was formerly a container wharf area and has been -transformed into a residential and commercial hub. The suburb occupies 22 hectares and includes a 6 hectare headland park (Barangaroo Reserve) which was completed in 2015. The reserve is essentially an artificial hill, but it certainly doesn’t look like one. It was created by a clever feat of engineering and earthworks so that a massive void, known as The Cutaway, exists underneath the parkland above. The roof of the cutaway required the fabrication, transportation and installation of enormous concrete spans, which underpin thousands of cubic metres of rock, soil, grass and trees. The Cutaway provides a unique area for cultural events, exhibitions, television shoots, food events and large gatherings. This visit includes a pleasant walk on a flat path around a around the reserve providing wonderful harbour views.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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