Sydney's top 5 picnic spots
<p><strong>If you're in Australia, try out these gorgeous places for a sweet picnic with loved ones. </strong></p>
<p>Who loves going on a delicious picnic once the weather turns warmer? We do too! After all, it is a fantastic opportunity to gather friends and family for a fun afternoon. Ready to go?</p>
<p><strong>1. North Bondi Beach</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moving away from the tourist filled Bondi Beach main stretch, head north and you’ll find where the locals spend their time. There are a few picnic shelters and coin-operated BBQs, but get there early to save yourself a good spot!</span></p>
<p><strong>Highlights:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Relax at the beachside park whilst enjoying the beautiful ocean view. Plus, if you feel like going for a dip, it is only a short walk to the beach.</span></p>
<p><strong>Facilities:</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Playgrounds, outdoor workout gym, running water, outdoor shower, lockers, change rooms, gelato stores, cafes, buses, coin-operated barbeques.</span></p>
<p><strong>2. Como Pleasure Grounds</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Living up to their name, the Como Pleasure Grounds offer serenity and relaxation among its well-tended plant life and riverside views.</span></p>
<p><strong>Highlights:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Georges River.</span></p>
<p><strong>Facilities</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>:</strong> Playground, picnic tables, bike track, BBQ areas, parking, seasonal aquatic recreation facility, tidal baths, cafes and restaurants. </span></p>
<p><strong>3. Auburn Botanical Gardens</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Auburn Botanical Gardens are famous for their idyllic Japanese Gardens, complete with a waterfall, decorative bridges and bonsai. Numerous animals also wander freely around the Botanical Gardens including Black-faced Cuckoo Shrikes, Peacocks, and Magpie larks - just to name a few exotic birds!</span></p>
<p><strong>Highlights:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> An annual Cherry Blossom festival is held between mid-August and early September in these traditionally landscaped Japanese Gardens. </span></p>
<p><strong>Facilities:</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Playgrounds, buses and free parking.</span></p>
<p><strong>4. Wendy’s Secret Garden</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After the death of her husband, artist Wendy Whiteley took it upon herself to clean up a patch of derelict land owned by NSW Rail. Over the past 15 years Wendy transformed the area into a beautiful garden, entirely open to anyone who knows where to find it. In 2009 Wendy was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her efforts in creating the garden.</span></p>
<p><strong>Highlights</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>:</strong> A peaceful haven to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with beautifully maintained gardens, outdoor sculptures and antiques plinths, it is deemed an oasis in North Sydney.</span></p>
<p><strong>Nearby</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>:</strong> Luna Park.</span></p>
<p><strong>5. Cockatoo Island </strong></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A quick ferry ride from Circular Quay will get you to Cockatoo Island, a former naval site with stunning views of the harbour and plenty of industrial buildings to explore.</span></p>
<p><strong>Highlights:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The island is centred in the stunning Sydney Harbour with numerous shady picnic spots, BBQ areas and even an Island Bar.</span></p>
<p><strong>Facilities:</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Cafes, BBQ areas, bars, ferries, vending machines and camping areas.</span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Republished with permission of </span><a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/travel/top-ten-picnic-spots-in-sydney.aspx"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wyza.com.au. </span></a></em></p>
