Bushwalking on the Hermitage Foreshore Track

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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
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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Map Scale

500 meters

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)

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Photo Gallery




	The end of Bayview Hill Rd




	The City




	Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)




	A typical example of the bushtrack




	Across the gardens of Strictland House




	Strictland House




	The bushtrack




	Views of the Harbour Bridge




	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

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NPWS is a proud sponsor of Wildwalks. For more information on the spectacular parks and reserves of NSW Visit www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

Catch the bus to Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)
Catch the bus to Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)
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)
Drive to Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park)
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
Strickland House
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
Nielsen Park Cafe
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
Catch the bus from Top of Gun Emplacement stairs
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
Drive from Top of Gun Emplacement stairs
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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	To the start of the walk Drive from:	From the end of the walk Drive to:

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 Click to re-center search
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.

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.
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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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