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Bespoke Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour of Sydney

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Overview

It’s not just the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge!

A short way from Sydney’s iconic attractions are hidden gems that show the history of our city and its contemporary sparkle.

Here are some of our favourites:

Manly Beach and North Head lookout
Sydney University and museum
Harbour Bridge Pylon
Royal Botanic Gardens
NSW Art Gallery
Barangaroo Reserve
Wendy Whiteley's Garden
Paddington Reservoir
Barrenjoey lighthouse and Palm Beach

A visit to some of Sydney's best colonial, art deco or contemporary architecture can also be included in the day.

Another option is to have lunch at a restaurant or cafe of your choosing. If you would like advice we will forward a list of our favourites.

Is a visit to a boutique ice cream shop, gourmet chocolate, donut or cookie shop of interest?

Let us know what you are looking for and we will provide expert assistance. After consulting with you we prepare a day plan for your approval.

The tour is fully private with your own devoted tour guide.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch A nutritious lunch with two salads and sandwiches with a choice of fillings (cheese, tomato, rocket and a few others).
  • Snacks Fruit or muesli bars throughout the day
  • Entrance fee to Police and Justice Museum ($12)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Travellers are picked up from accommodation and dropped off at accommodation. As long as your hotel is within a radius of 8kms of the city we will pick you up.

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Start Time • Daily 9:00 AM

What To Expect

North 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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barrenjoey Lighthouse

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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Wendy 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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Paddington Reservoir Gardens

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barangaroo 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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bespoke Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour of Sydney?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (AEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bespoke Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour of Sydney?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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 (AEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Lunch. A nutritious lunch with two salads and sandwiches with a choice of fillings (cheese, tomato, rocket and a few others).
  • Snacks. Fruit or muesli bars throughout the day.
  • Bottled water.
  • mirrorless SLR photographs of your group at the places we visit.
  • 1 Sydney Nimble designer T shirt.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance fee to Police and Justice Museum ($12).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Bespoke Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour of Sydney is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bespoke Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour of Sydney will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • LunchA nutritious lunch with two salads and sandwiches with a choice of fillings (cheese, tomato, rocket and a few others).
  • SnacksFruit or muesli bars throughout the day
  • Bottled water
  • Mirrorless SLR photographs of your group at the places we visit
  • 1 Sydney Nimble designer T shirt
  • Entrance fee to Police and Justice Museum ($12)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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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 (AEST).
  • This tour 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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