1. Royal Botanical Gardens:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Assorted sandwiches or wraps
- Cheese and crackers
- Vegetable crudités with dip
- Homemade granola bars or energy balls
2. Mrs Macquaries Chair:
- Picnic-style fried chicken
- Mini savory pastries or sausage rolls
- Caprese skewers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil
- Mediterranean mezze platter with hummus, pita bread, and olives
- Individual fruit tarts or mini cupcakes for dessert
3. Centennial Parklands:
- BBQ-grilled burgers or hot dogs
- Pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and feta cheese
- Watermelon slices or fruit skewers
- Gazpacho or chilled soup
- Chocolate-dipped strawberries for a sweet treat
4. Balmoral Beach:
- Sushi rolls or sushi platter
- Seafood salad with shrimp or crab
- Quinoa or couscous salad with roasted vegetables
- Mini pavlova or meringue nests with fresh cream and berries
- Refreshing watermelon lemonade or iced tea
5. Bondi Beach:
- Fish tacos with slaw and avocado
- Freshly made guacamole with tortilla chips
- Chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumber, and feta
- Coconut water or fresh fruit smoothies
- Frozen grapes or fruit popsicles for a refreshing dessert
6. Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden:
- Mediterranean-inspired antipasto platter with cured meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables
- Stuffed vine leaves or dolmas
- Quiche or frittatas with seasonal vegetables
- Lemon bars or citrus-infused cookies
- Sparkling lemonade or infused water with mint and cucumber
7. Barangaroo Reserve:
- Gourmet sandwiches or sliders
- Asian-inspired rice paper rolls or summer rolls
- Edamame beans or vegetable spring rolls
- Freshly squeezed juices or fruit-infused water
- Fruit skewers with a coconut yogurt dip
8. Hyde Park:
- Gourmet picnic wraps with assorted fillings
- Caprese pasta salad with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil
- Freshly baked bread or baguette with flavored butters or spreads
- Individual fruit pies or hand pies
- Sparkling water with a splash of fruit juice or herbal iced tea
9. Nielsen Park:
- Shrimp or chicken skewers marinated in herbs and spices
- Quinoa salad with grilled vegetables and feta cheese
- Charcuterie board with cured meats, artisan cheeses, and dried fruits
- Mini cheesecakes or fruit parfaits for a sweet ending
- Bottled fresh fruit smoothies or infused water with citrus and berries
10. Newport Beach:
- Greek Salad
- Grilled vegetables and halloumi skewers
- Mediterranean flatbread or pita pockets with falafel and tzatziki sauce
- Mini fruit pies or tarts from a local bakery
- Freshly squeezed citrus juice or iced tea with a twist of mint
Remember to pack everything in appropriate coolers or containers to keep the food fresh and enjoyable throughout your picnic at each location.