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Hermitage Foreshore Track
Time: 1 Hr Walking time
Please allow extra time to rest and to explore
1.5 km WNW of Vaucluse
Length: 1.8 km Walk Length
As this is a One Way walk, the 1.8 km only includes the walking distance from the start to the end point
Sydney Harbour National Park
Climb: 74 m There is car access and parking near the start and end of this walk There is a bus stop within 2km of the start and end of this walk
Style: One way

This walk goes through a thin strip of beautifully preserved Australian coastal bushland, between the houses of Vaucluse and the coast. The walk has great views of the city, especially from Strickland House (a great place to break). Bush regeneration in the area, over the past five years, has allowed this to become some of the nicest bush in the inner Sydney region. This is especially so in the section between Strickland House and Nielson Park.




Please note: There are closed areas in Sydney Harbour National Park

Map of Walk

Location

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Map of Hermitage Foreshore Track
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Bayview Hill Rd
Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)
Int of Tingara Av Track and Hermitage Foreshore Walk
Strickland House
Int of Hermitage Foreshore walk and Nielsen Park Rd
Top of Gun Emplacement stairs
Starting point for this hiking track: Bayview Hill Rd

Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands   Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795   www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

Print a map and track notes here
 Sydney Heads 1:25 000 Map Series NSW-91302N 
 Sydney 1:100 000 Map Series 9130 

Photo Gallery

 
The end of Bayview Hill Rd
 
The end of Bayview Hill Rd
 
The City
 
The City
 
Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)
 
Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)

 
A typical example of the bushtrack
 
A typical example of the bushtrack
 
Across the gardens of Strictland House
 
Across the gardens of Strictland House
 
Strictland House
 
Strictland House

 
The bushtrack
 
The bushtrack
 
Views of the Harbour Bridge
 
Views of the Harbour Bridge
 
Int of Hermitage Foreshore walk and Nielson Park Rd
 
Int of Hermitage Foreshore walk and Nielson Park Rd

Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Hermitage Foreshore Track bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Hermitage Foreshore Track bushwalking track



Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hermitage Foreshore Track bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Hermitage Foreshore Track bushwalking track

Track Notes


Catch the bus to Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)
Public transport (bus) available to this Bushwalk You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk.

Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|
Drive to Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)
You can drive or ride to this start of this Bushwalk There is free parking available.
You can drive or ride to the start of this walk
Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk.
Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Bayview Hill Rd to Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)
Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 324 m Time = 8 mins
Climb = 16 m Descent = -20 m
From the bottom of Bayview Hill Rd, this walk heads west out of the cul-de-sac and down slightly along the concrete path. This soon changes into a wide bush track and turns north along the clifftop, before descending gradually along a gravel path into Hermitage Reserve. During this section of track, there are some great views over Sydney Harbour, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. At Hermitage Reserve, there are several tables to take a break and enjoy the views of Rose Bay.

(0.32 km) Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park) to Strickland House
Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 598 m Time = 13 mins
Climb = 24 m Descent = -29 m
From Hermitage Reserve, this walk heads north across the park, connecting with the boardwalk that crosses behind Queens Beach. At the end of the boardwalk, the walk goes steeply up a set of rock stairs and then north-west along the cliff top. During this section of the walk, there are several short descents and ascents among longer stretches of relative flat. The walk comes to an intersection with a small track that leads away from the bay and up to Tingara Av.
From the intersection, this walk heads north-west along the clifftop track, until emerging onto the grasslands surrounding Strictland House. The walk goes across the grasslands to the north-western end of the Stickland House gardens.

Strickland House Alt = 14 m
First established in 1913 and named after Sir Gerald Strickland (Governor of NSW 1913-1917) Strickland House was a women's convalescent home until 1989. The house and gardens are currently hired out for private functions however, if just walking through, this is a great spot to take a break, enjoy the views and rest from the walk. For more information phone Strickland House on (02) 9337 5999.

(0.92 km) Strickland House to Int of Hermitage Foreshore walk and Nielsen Park Rd
Walk: Easy - bushtrack
Length = 548 m Time = 12 mins
Climb = 34 m Descent = -14 m
From the northern end of the parklands surrounding Strickland House, this walk heads north-west down to, and along, Milk Beach. At the end of the beach, the walk climbs steeply up a set of rock stairs and continues north-west along the cliff. The walk ascends a gradual set of stairs before coming to the road in Nielsen Park. This part of the park is quite beautiful, due to the fact that regeneration and revegetation has been extensively undertaken, producing a rare native bushland area in Sydney Harbour National Park.

(1.47 km) Int of Hermitage Foreshore walk and Nielsen Park Rd to Shark Bay
Track: Moderate - footpath,beach
Length = 287 m Time = 6 mins
Climb = 0 m Descent = -24 m
From the intersection of the Hermitage Foreshore Walk and Nielsen Park Rd, this walk heads north-west along the asphalt road (water off to the left) until coming to an intersection with the track on the left (which goes down the stairs). Just to the east along the road, it is possible to see Greycliffe House.
From the intersection, this walk goes down the stairs and walks north-east along Shark Bay until reaching the Nielsen Park Cafe.

Nielsen Park Cafe Alt = 3 m
Open 8-5 daily, this historic cafe offers inside seating and a range of meals, including breakfast, sandwiches and hot food. This is one of a number of buildings in Nielsen Park which are available for functions. For further enquiries, contact 9337 1574. More info

Catch the bus from Top of Gun Emplacement stairs
Public transport (bus) available from this Bushwalk You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk.

Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|
Drive from Top of Gun Emplacement stairs
You can drive or ride from this end of this Bushwalk There is free parking available.
You can drive or ride from the end of this walk
Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk.
Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport Timetables

To the start of the walk

From
Castle Hill
Chatswood
Dural
Epping
Gosford
Hornsby
Katoomba
Manly
Parramatta
Penrith
Strathfield
Sutherland
Sydney
From the end of the walk

To
Castle Hill
Chatswood
Dural
Epping
Gosford
Hornsby
Katoomba
Manly
Parramatta
Penrith
Strathfield
Sutherland
Sydney

Driving Directions
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Near by

We do not have any walks that share the track with this one.
The next 10 closest walks
Walk Name Park Style Length (km) Time Grade km from the
start of this walk
Mt Trefles Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 1.1 km 30 mins 2 / 6 1.3 km
South Head Coastal Walk Sydney Harbour National Park One way 5.8 km 2 hrs 30 mins 3 / 6 2.0 km
Bradleys Head Walk Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 1.7 km 1 Hr 3 / 6 2.4 km
Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk Sydney Harbour National Park One way 2.9 km 1 hr 30 mins 4 / 6 2.4 km
South Head Heritage Walk Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 1.9 km 1 Hr 3 / 6 2.6 km
Chowder Bay to Georges Heights Lookout Sydney Harbour National Park Return 0.9 km 30 mins 3 / 6 3.0 km
Clifton Gardens to Georges Heights Sydney Harbour National Park Return 1.7 km 1 Hr 3 / 6 3.1 km
Chowder Bay to Middle Head return via Chowder Bay Rd Sydney Harbour National Park Circuit 5.1 km 2 hrs 30 mins 3 / 6 3.2 km
Georges Heights Lookout Sydney Harbour National Park Return 0.1 km 7 mins 1 / 6 3.2 km
Taronga to Musgrave Wharf Sydney Harbour National Park One way 1.6 km 1 Hr 4 / 6 3.4 km


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
Store Address Phone Distance (straight line)
Outdoor Equipment 60 Spring St , Bondi Junction (02) 9389 8122 3.8 km
Inski 46 York St , Sydney (02) 9233 3200 5.9 km
Mitchells Adventure 81 York St , Sydney (02) 9299 6321 5.9 km
Venus Repair Workshop Suite 36a 104 Bathurst St , Sydney (02) 9267 0706 5.8 km
Wildsports Upper Floor 447 Kent St , Sydney (02) 9264 2095 6.1 km


A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Hermitage Foreshore Track.
Channel Call sign
(more info)
Site Distance and dir from Hermitage Foreshore Track
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1 SYD01 12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE 19 km (to the SW)
5 SYD05 Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA
Emergency use only
21 km (to the NW)
6 VMB7 CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS 30 km (to the NNW)
7 SYD07 7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN 34 km (to the WNW)
8 MDC08 Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG 47 km (to the N)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW-MODERATE rating and No Ban in place. (Checked 18 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here
A few showers.
A few showers.
19.5°C (feels like 0.0°)
41 km/h from the S (gusting 43)
0% humidity     (as at 10/09:05am)
A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

Sydney Harbour National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

One of Sydney's most diverse parks, Sydney Harbour National Park is formed from 11 pockets of harbour islands and shoreline. Highlights include coastal walks and swimming, breath-taking viewpoints, tours of colonial buildings and Aboriginal cave art.

Cost to drive a car into the park (if you do not have a valid pass)

      $3

Public toilets are available in the park

A kiosk is available in the park

Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees
Facilities


Current Park Closure information for Sydney Harbour National Park
Closure information last checked Wednesday 10th of March 2010 09:00 AM

Closed areas

Goat Island is currently closed until further notice while extensive maintenance works are carried out. Please note tours, filming, public access and everything relating to Goat Island is not available during this period.


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