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Hermitage Foreshore Walk
Time
Distance
Climb
Style
1 Hr
1.8 km
74 m
One way
1.3 km WNW of Vaucluse
Sydney Harbour National Park
Track: Moderate
Beautifully preserved Australian coastal bushland this walk goes through a thin strip of bush between the houses of Vaucluse and the coast. Great views of the city, especially from Strictland House (a great place to break). Bush regeneration in the area in 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 Strictland House and Nielson Park.
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(0 km) Bayview Hill Rd to Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park) Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 16 m
Descent = -20 m
From the bottom of Bayview Hill Rd the track heads west out of the cul-de-sac and down slightly along the asphalt path. Shortly after this changes into a wide bushtrack and turns north along the clifftop before descending gradually down 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 break and enjoy the views of Rose Bay.
(0.32 km) Queens Beach (Hermitage Reserve Park) to Strickland House Track: Moderate - Bush Track
Distance = 0.6 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 24 m
Descent = -29 m
From Hermitage Reserve the track heads north across the park, connecting with the boardwalk that crosses behind Queens Beach. At the end of the boardwalk the track goes steeply up a set of rock stairs and goes north-west along the cliff top. During this section of the walk there are several short descends and ascends however the majority of the track is relatively flat until coming to an intersection with a small track that leads away from the bay and up to Tingarra Av. From the intersection the track heads north-west along the clifftop bushtrack until emerging onto the grasslands surrounding Strictland House. The track goes across the grasslands to the north-western end of the Stickland House gardens.
Strickland House
Alt = 14
First established in 1913 and named after Sir Gerald Strickland, Governor of NSW - 1913-1917 Strickland House was a women's convalescent until 1989 when it was closed. 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 Nielson Park Rd Walk: Easy - Bush Track
Distance = 0.5 km
Time = 10 mins
Climb = 34 m
Descent = -14 m
From the northern end of the parklands surrounding Strictland House the track heads north-west down to and along Milk Beach. At the end of the beach the track climbs steeply up a set of rock stairs and continues north-west along the cliff. In the final section of this walk the track ascends a gradual set of stairs to the end of the track on the road in Nielson Park. This part of the park is quite beautiful due to the fact that regeneration and vegetation has been extensively undertaken, producing a rare pure native bushland area in Sydney Harbour National Park.
(1.47 km) Int of Hermitage Foreshore walk and Nielson Park Rd to Shark Bay Track: Moderate - footpath, beach
Distance = 0.3 km
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 0 m
Descent = -24 m
From the intersection of the Hermitage Foreshore Walk and Nielson Park Rd the track heads north-west along the asphalt road until coming to an intersection with the track going off to the left and down the stairs. Just to the east and along the road it is possible to see Greycliffe House. From the intersection the track goes down the stairs and walks north-east along Shark Bay until reaching the Nielson Park Café.
Nielson Park Kiosk
Alt = 3
Opening hours 8am to 5pm the café offers inside seating and a range of meals including sandwiches and hot food. For further enquiries contact 9337 1574
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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