Top rated Picnic grounds in Sydney, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Picnic grounds in Sydney

Experience the best that Sydney has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 65 places from Picnic ground category.

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Apple Tree Picnic Area

Picnic ground

👍 Beautiful and quiet spot for picnic and BBQ with provided cooking place and sitting tables Make sure you take Mosquito repellent spray

4.80 (90 reviews) (~24.65 km from centre)

The Firs Picnic Area

Picnic ground

👍👍 Beautiful at any time of year! If you're visiting Barrington Tops make sure you call in and see The Firs, it's 5min down the track from Dingo Gate. A few picnic tables in a private setting is the perfect spot for lunch. Toilets another 10 min up the road at Polblue campground.

4.80 (63 reviews) (~215.3 km from centre)

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Botanical garden

The country's highest botanic garden features cool-climate plants, guided tours & picnic areas.

4.70 (4.1K reviews) (~81.5 km from centre)

Centennial Parklands

Park

3 vast historical parklands with forests & open grassy fields offering a variety of recreation.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~4.77 km from centre)

Bradleys Head Amphitheatre

Scenic spot

This terraced amphitheater offers views across Sydney Harbour & is available for private rental.

4.70 (486 reviews) (~3.93 km from centre)

Greenfield Beach picnic area

Picnic ground

👍👍 Extremely great place You can find a heaven for bbq and swimming Beautiful place for family and couple One of famous 6 beaches at Jervis Bay Even bbq place is very tidy and clean, toilet, just next to the stove area. After having a yummy meal, you can enjoy a bush walking or Greenfield beach for...

4.70 (232 reviews) (~143.53 km from centre)

Polblue campground and picnic area

Campground

👍👍 Beautiful area. Lovely, short (2.7km) easy walk around Polblue swamp. Lots of seating areas along the walk for you to sit and admire the scenery. Polblue creek was very picturesque and produced such lovely photos. Unfortunately, the brumbies were in the area and you had to dodge their poop. The near...

4.70 (112 reviews) (~213.68 km from centre)

Carrington Falls picnic area

Picnic ground

👍👍 Two hour drive from Sydney via hume highway. The drive is quite scenic and beautiful . Parking for cars is limited so the early you reach the better. The trail and loockout is less than 500 meters , so quite easy to climb for children. The falls are pictures and you get a great view for selfies. Re...

4.70 (55 reviews) (~98.22 km from centre)

Lake Pavillion

Picnic ground

👍👍 Beautiful park! Lots of space and shade

4.70 (40 reviews) (~12.27 km from centre)

Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Botanical garden

Vast botanic garden with natural woodland, colorful flowers & open spaces, plus a cafe & gift shop.

4.60 (2.8K reviews) (~46.35 km from centre)

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park

Zoo

Modest, upbeat zoo with picnic areas & popular feeding encounters with animals like kangaroos.

4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~120.26 km from centre)

Bobbin Head

National park

Creekside picnic area with BBQ pits, plus paddle sports & a boardwalk through bird-filled mangroves.

4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~23.85 km from centre)

Burragorang lookout and picnic area

Picnic ground

👍👍 As usual, spectacular views. One of my favourite Sydney lookout points! The views are breathtaking, but the toilets and the entire establishment need to be cleaned. People must accept responsibility for returning their BBQ waste. I highly recommend that people come here. A part of history.

4.60 (1K reviews) (~74.76 km from centre)

Ettalong Beach Barbeque Area (Public BBQs)

BBQ area

👍👍 Peaceful and calm beach. Good for little ones and paddle boarders. Love to visit for short break all year around.

4.60 (363 reviews) (~40.93 km from centre)

Grandis picnic area

Picnic ground

👍👍 Bearing the name of the tallest tree in NSW and over 400 years old, there is no doubt that the trip was well worth it! Looking at the photos does not even give you a fraction of the impressiveness comparing to standing right in front of it. It might not shock you as a sequoia, but definitely worth a...

4.60 (108 reviews) (~195.44 km from centre)

Dobell Park

Picnic ground

👍 A beautiful family area for bbq, swimming and family get together. Was lovely watching people swimming and playing. Not a lot of shade, and the toilets had showers, but not the nicest of facilities, no paper, so take your own just in case. But when you got to go you got to go.

4.60 (105 reviews) (~95.56 km from centre)

Woodland Picnic Area

Picnic ground

👍👍 Located on the edge of the beautiful Cumberland Plain Woodland, this place is perfect for any celebration. It's easy to find with lots of parking and open green space for games or just relaxing in the sun. You can rent the whole area and a shelter. If you're planning for a big group, it's a good ide...

4.60 (96 reviews) (~45.57 km from centre)

Calais Estate Winery

Winery

👍👍 As a part of my Sperm Donation Australia tour of the Hunter Valley, my 3rd stop of the morning was here, I loved the building, which had a great feel, and also a very interesting story behind it. They were quite busy, but Susan and Natalie were fantastic in taking me in for a quick tasting. I reall...

4.60 (94 reviews) (~124.21 km from centre)

Byarong Park

Picnic ground

👍👍 Car park to start your Mount Keira ring track hike. When you reach ring track do a clock-wise hike if you want easy hike, otherwise do a anti-clockwise for hard (climb steep stairs for about 15 min or more). Parking was quite empty during weekend and parking spots have grass grown over it (Should be...

4.60 (76 reviews) (~68.33 km from centre)

Reids Flat Picnic Area

Picnic ground

👍👍 Absolutely gorgeous, relaxing area for a picnic, a swim, a paddle etc. Tucked away from the main area of Audley, it's even more peaceful, upkept phenomenally [though toilets are in need of a clean and upgrade] and just such an overall amazing place to kick back and just 'be'.

4.60 (66 reviews) (~26.17 km from centre)

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Top rated Picnic grounds in Sydney, Australia