Celebrate the NSW Lockdown End with These Perfect Picnic Dates

While many restrictions remain as the Sydney lockdown end date emerges, picnics are officially back on the table. That’s right, alfresco feasting with a view is one of the first perks for the NSW fully vaccinated. The new picnic rules in NSW now allow up to five fully vaccinated adults to gather in public parks for a picnic, as long as you stay within your local government area or within five kilometres of your home. So, what better time to find the perfect picnic ideas in Sydney?

With no time restrictions imposed on this recreational activity, you can lay out your picnic rugs, whip up those tasty picnic food ideas you’ve been saving up all year and say goodbye to the harsh lockdown 2021 for as long as you please. Simply get your Covid vaccination certificate online and you’ll be ready to reconnect with your friends and toast to a season of new beginnings.

These new freedoms have been brought in to help ease the mental strain of the long Sydney lockdown, so treat your mind and your tummy to a heavenly afternoon in the open air.

To help refresh your mind after a long winter of wondering when lockdown will end, we’ve collated some impressive picnic date ideas and pairings that you simply can’t go wrong with.

Flower arranging and bubbly

Nothing sings ‘spring’ more than flowers, a picnic and a few glasses of bubbly. While the start of spring this year in Sydney may look a little different, the introduction of picnic rules NSW is the perfect excuse for a legal catch-up with your besties.

Pair this get-together with an outdoor DIY flower crown arranging class and you’ll have two hours of crafty fun to help break the ice in this new social setting. This activity goes perfectly with some picnic hampers NSW and a few glasses of bubbly (or your favourite tipple) to help you unwind and get those creative juices flowing. Finish up with a bohemian-style everlasting flower crown that you can continue to wear for many Sydney picnics to come!

Ukulele and the beach

Live music - it’s something everyone has craved while the stay at home orders were in place, so what better way to celebrate the NSW lockdown end than with a good old-fashioned jam sesh?

Set at alongside the pristine ocean at Bondi Beach, you will learn how to strum and fingerpick the ukulele and work towards playing popular songs like Vance Joy’s Riptide. Leave the speaker at home for this picnic with friends, as you’ll have the music covered for this blissful afternoon of melodic tunes in the sun. It’s the perfect way to connect with your loved ones in a stunning outdoor picnic setup. Keen to celebrate when the NSW October 11 restrictions come into play? Check out these epic picnic ideas and reconnect with your friends and family!

Porcelain mugs and tea

If lockdown 2021 taught us anything, it’s to enjoy the little things, like the simple pleasure of drinking out of your favourite mug every morning. With this tea-inspired picnic in Centennial Park, arguably one of the best picnic spots in Sydney, you can learn how to bring your own porcelain mug to life using the Japanese Porcelart technique to transfer your favourite designs.

Be inspired by the blossoms around you and create your own spring flower pattern while you foster your friendships and munch away on your own BYO picnic packs. The outdoor picnic setup will be ready for you on arrival, including picnic rugs, tables, cushions and decorations, so all you have to do is bring your creative self and some tasty snacks!

A seafood feast and croquet

Travel back in time to the 19th century with a classy picnic spread paired with a few rounds of croquet and boules. This unique experience in Sydney is fully catered for, so you and your fully vaccinated friends can simply pop on your best picnic clothing and get ready to indulge in a feast fit for a royal.

You will have a private butler curate the most divine outdoor picnic setup for you and your friends, including martinis on arrival, crystal decanters, delicious French wines and a luxurious spread of fresh seafood and nibbles. Pass the afternoon away lounging in the fresh air, indulging in your picnic spread and play a few rounds of boules and croquet with an antique set included in the experience. We can’t think of a more exuberant way to celebrate the start of the roadmap out of lockdown NSW!

Friends and photography

Three months indoors has probably resulted in a camera roll full of the same images: your dog, your morning coffee, your third takeout meal for the week and your dog again. Thankfully, the newly allowed picnic with friends is the perfect way to switch up your setting and capture some new moments outdoors.

Pair picnic day 2021 with a smartphone photography class, where your expert instructor will show you how to utilise your phone’s full capabilities when it comes to capturing those special moments. Besides, is there a more special moment than your first picnic dates after a long winter at home? Trust us, these are the dreamy, blissful moments you’ll want to look back on forever.

No matter what you choose to do, taking advantage of these new freedoms and picnic rules in NSW for full vaccinated adults is a great way to take care of your mental wellbeing and celebrate the NSW lockdown end. The best part? Once the state reaches 70% vaccinated and beyond, even more exciting freedoms will be introduced, with bigger and better picnics still to come!

Cover image by Nikki Zeng