Sydney: Royal National Park Private Tour

Great was very accommodating and wonderful. I highly recommend Symbio park and the long trails at the park.

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.

We loved the easy pickup up, delicious fresh picnic lunch and the flexible time on the beach. Customer service was unmatched as items lost in the vehicle were quickly returned!

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.

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.

Great day of sightseeing with our private guide Greg. It was raining some during the day but that didn't stop us from visiting the parks and animals at the Symbio park. We didn't get to have the picnic lunch but had a great lunch at the Imperial Hotel. The best part was feeding the Wallabies and Kangaroos at Symbio. They were so cute holding on to my hands not letting me go so they could eat. Best part of the day.

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.

It was a wonderful experience, where we enjoyed incredible landscapes. Our guide (Greg) picked us up directly at our hotel, and planned the day according to what we wanted to see/do. We're a family of 4 adults (parents + 2 grown up daughters) We started by a ~2h30 walk (including all the photo breaks) on the coastal track, heading up to the wedding cake rock. Greg provided us some nice information on the geology, birds and plants around us. After this nice walk we had a great healthy lunch that Greg prepared for us. We then went to the Wattamolla falls, and to the Symbio Wildlife park. Greg managed to bring us there just at the time where the feeding of the koalas happened. The animal keeper also provided nice information. We fed the kangaroos, the wallabies and the emus. At the park closure we went to the Sea Cliff Bridge, and to the Wombarra beach. It was right at sunset, and we got really nice pictures. Greg also took some family pictures and sent them just the day after. Since going to the Royal National Park via public transport is close from the nightmare, that was a great opportunity for is to visit it. We highly recommend it!

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.

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.

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

We opted for the hike to Eagle Rock with Greg. The scenery was breathtaking, and Greg was knowledgeable about various things (including birds and flora) we saw. He also knew the best locations off the trail to stop to see sites, such as interesting rock formations or colorations, waterfalls, etc. Greg also told us to be looking for humpback whales as they should be starting their northward migration soon. We originally saw 2-3 working their way north. Later there were 4-5 that were doing fin slaps, breaches, and tail slaps repeatedly--the whales put on an excellent show! Greg was good about giving us time to "soak in" the scenery along the way, and you could tell he also personally enjoys going to the various spots (even though he has probably seen it many times before). With this being a private tour (just the 2 of us plus Greg), we were able to set a pace and length that worked for us as well as provide input on what to include in the day based on our interests (e.g., we opted to not go to the Symbio Wildlife Park so that we could focus on various scenic spots such as Bald Hill, Sea Cliff Bridge, etc.). We also enjoyed the lunch that Greg provided (very well equipped and prepared--much better than we do for ourselves when out hiking!). This tour was definitely a highlight of our time in Sydney! Without Greg's tour, we wouldn't have been able to enjoy the sights in the Royal National Park.

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.

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.

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!

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.

I can't say enough good things about Greg. He was prompt, pleasant, fun, interesting, well informed, well organized, patient, and flexible. We thoroughly enjoyed our day at Symbio Wildlife Preserve and Royal National Park.

My two days with Greg were amazing and fun. As a solo traveler and non driver getting off the beaten track is either impossible or too time consuming using public transport. I provided Greg with a list of everything I wanted to do and see and got to do everything on my list and more. He took specific photos for me, did the Wedding Cake Rock walk at my pace which is pretty slow due to an injury, went swimming with me and located my obscure attractions. He is informative, organized, prepared, a great conversationalist, drives carefully, selects and prepares delicious food, and an all round lovely guy. I highly recommend Nimble Tours to anyone that wants a bespoke tour or hates tour groups.

Greg was such an amazing tour guide. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. Also he takes great pictures too. We did the tour of royal national park tour, and we took the trail to eagle rock. The views are really scenic and beautiful!! We went to wattamolla falls and curracurang fallls!! We also went to seacliffe bridge and bald hill lookout. The view was stunning!!! I really recommend this tour with Greg since it is an amazing memorable experience!!

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!

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.

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.

Absolutely brilliant. Greg was helpful, great advice and loved our day at the Royal National Park. The highlight being fhe stunning coastal walk and views, eagle rock (and the music). But then we stopped counting the whales after 30, waterfalls, lyrebird, swim, bridge - it was all fabulous. Beautiful lunch and a very enjoyable day. Thanks Greg and we will definitely recommend you to others. Im so appreciative to the person who recommended this tour to us.

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!

It was a wonderful experience going along with Anne Maree to the Symbio Wildlife Park where we were lucky to see the cassowary. The trip continued to the Bald Hill Lookout where the view was beautiful and then a walk along the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge. This was followed by a healthy lunch packed by Greg. The trip concluded with a memorable Rainforest Walk where Greg and Anne gave us informative details about the forest and then a visit to the scenic Wattamolla picnic area. Many memories made!

We had a great experience joining this day tour to Royal National Park by Sydney Nimble Tours. It was a perfectly private guided tour, so we were able to decide what to do accordingly to the weather and our conditions. That day we had fine but a bit hot weather so our great driver/guide Greg took us to Big Marley Trail first thing in the morning (before the temperature goes too high) which led us to magnificent viewpoints overlooking Marley beach, Wedding Cake Rocks, other various incredible earth formations. That was really worthwhile. Then we took a delicious and healthy picnic lunch Greg prepared for us. When we walked he provided us with adequate cold water which was really essential in such a hot day, also some snacks and fruits. After the walk we visited Bold Hill Lookout where we enjoy fabulous landscape of NSW coastline including the Secret Bridge. As we were leaving Australia very soon it baca me an unforgettable memory to us.

If you are an outdoor person, prefer small group/private tours, like hiking and nature, this tour is for you

We had the best time on our private tour with Greg. He was very friendly and provided so much information throughout our time with him. There were plenty of options on which area we wanted to see in the royal national park. We were very impressed with his knowledge on hidden gems throughout the park, we managed to visit a waterfall to ourselves where we got to swim and have lovely pictures taken.Greg provided a delicious lunch which was a nice way to recover from our hike to Eagle Rock (which we highly recommend seeing!)During the tour Greg was taking amazing photos which was sent to us after the tour, we also loved the T-shirt we got. The day with Greg was the highlight of our Sydney trip, we would recommend anyone visiting Sydney to do this tour!

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.

A great day out with Greg in the Royal National Park. As first time visitors to the area he took us to places we would have never found on our own. He was so flexible, knowledgeable and great company! Highly recommended and so much better than joining a large group.

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.

I had a wonderful experience with beautiful beaches, rain forest walk, marvelous look outs and cool animal encounters in Royal National Park. I was accompanied by my elderly mom and Greg was very helpful and supportive throughout the trip by customizing it with her health situations. He is extremely friendly and informative.

Greg is a fantastic guide. His meticulous planning for the day is superb. He offered to pick us up from our Airbnb which made the travel so much more smooth. Greg is passionate about nature and photography and this is evident in his tour. He does recommend good walking shoes and one should not slough this off…wear hiking shoes! Greg keeps a fast pace to ensure you get the most of your day so be ready to walk and hike about 8 miles. My wife and I LOVED this tour. Spend the money and enjoy your day with Greg.

Greg the tour guide was informative and knowledgeable about the area and was mindful of our fitness levels. It was beautifully quiet and serene in the forest and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

An awesome walk to the wedding cake rock. It was a windy, rainy day but Greg guided us so well and helped us reach our destination. He even got delicious lunch for us. He took beautiful photographs with his DSLR camera and shared them with us! The limestone and sandstone rocks looked ethereal. Visit to the bald hills was also included in the trip. The views from the royal national park were mesmerizing. A special thanks to Greg for guiding the difficult trek to the wedding cake rock especially on such a rainy day.

We took the Royal National Park with Greg, and it was an amazing experience. He is very nice and takes care of the customers. He rescheduled due to bad weather, at no extra cost and accommodate the itinerary to be the best possible given the weather conditions. We have visited the Symbio Wildlife park, which seems to take more consideration on animal ethics and conservation. I will totally recommend Nimble tours and will go with them again next time I visit Sydney.

Amazing tour by Greg, He knew the ins and outs of the Royal National Park as well as being a great host and preparing a great lunch! The Whole tour was very convenient and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is thinking of going through the Royal National Park!

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.

The tour of the National Park is a great complement to any trip to Sydney. The park is just over an hour's drive from Sydney and it's a world away from the skyscrapers and pricey bars! The scenery is stunning and Greg is a wonderful guide. His recommendations were all great, the day was unhurried and he made every effort to get the most out of the day for us. Highly recommended!!!

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!!

We really enjoyed the tour. Greg is very attentive when needed but allowed to spend some time on our own. Greg gives you options to choose from and is willing to show as many places as he can. Greg showed us some hidden gems and gave us a lot of tips for the future. We got great photos from Greg as well. Eagle Rock track was amazing with breathtaking views. Would definitely recommend this tour!

We had an amazing day at the park. Greg was simply a great host and guide. We really enjoyed his conversation on the road and his hospitality. He would give us options to consider and to customise the trip to fit our preferences. I strongly recommend Sydney Nimble Tours for anyone who would like to have a day out at the Royal National Park and other parts of Sydney.

Many thanks Greg for a marvelleous day out to see the various landscapes of the Royal National Park and a terrific walk to Eagle Rock. Greg pointed out so many interesting things and tailored our walk to our interests in the geology, flora and fauna of the area. He supplied a delicious lunch which we had under the trees at Governor Game Lookout...a beautiful quiet setting and ensured we had plenty of time to enjoy some of the spots I had visited as a child. We can't recommend this tour highly enough! Greg is such a polite and attentive guide, a safe considerate driver and has a wealth of knowledge...and an obvious passion for what he does. Thanks again Greg for a great day! Robyn and Chris

I had an amazing day with Greg, doing two fantastic walks, one to Eagle Rock and another to Wedding Cake rock. Amazing scenery: waves crashing on rocks, waterfalls, craggy cliffs, and rock formations. This was a perfect daytrip, not too far, a good amount of walking but not too much. Greg was excellent as a guide: friendly, knowledgeable, easy going, eager to customize the trip to focus on what I wanted to see, and funny. I especially appreciated him showing me off-the track spots that I wouldn't have seen myself, so I got a lot more out of it than I would have trying to do on my own. Very highly recommended.

Greg took us on a tour of the Royal National Park, and was very responsive to our needs and interests. He modified our activities as we went, showed us amazing sites. The day was a wonderful experience. Greg was fantastic!!

While in Australia we are mostly in urban areas because we don't want to drive. And how can you experience a country if you are only in cities? Greg is a wonderful host and our day at the Park and the wildlife zoo were perfect. The walk to Eagle Rock starts with a walk along the beach to get to the trail followed by a 10-20 minute climb up steps but after that there is an elevated path that makes for smooth, easy walking--and great of the landscape and up-close views of the plants and birds. Highly recommend it.

I had a great 2 days walking with Greg in the National Parks near Sydney, trekking to Eagle Rock and the Wedding cake. Also was taken to get an overall view of Sydney district and beaches. Greg is amazing and planned an individual tailored schedule for my abilities and what I wanted to do. He also helped by recommending accommodation well in advance so I could book from the UK. His lunches are great and very enjoyable, the full package and as a local he has a vast amount of knowledge that really helps put all you see into a bigger picture. I would highly recommend using Greg and his company for tours. I had a really enjoyable 2 days and would definitely use his company again when I visit Australia.

Our family had a super day out in the Royal National Park with Sydney Nimble Tours. Greg was both attentive and relaxed. He showed us many things on the walk to Wedding Cake Rock and Greg's local knowledge took us to one vantage point where we were rewarded with seeing a whale playing in the ocean. A great day out!

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.