Natural Attractions

Nielsen Park offers one of the most picturesque locations on Sydney Harbour for a picnic, swim, and a short walk. Located in Sydney Harbour National Park at Vaucluse, it boasts three large, sheltered picnic areas and expansive lawns. Relax on the grass and enjoy your lunch beneath a shady fig tree.

Once you’ve taken a swim at the glistening Shark Beach drop into The Nielsen cafe for a coffee or an ice cream while the kids build sandcastles.

Stroll along the scenic foreshore walking track or explore the area by kayak. For a longer walk, explore Bottle and Glass Point or take a 3.6km return walk along the unmissable Hermitage Foreshore track for ultimate views of Sydney Harbour.

If you’d like to stay longer you can also book accommodation at Steele Point Cottage or Gardeners Cottage.

Learn more about the project to upgrade the Nielsen Park seawall, or take a virtual tour of Nielsen Park captured with Google Street View Trekker.