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Nielsen Park

Established as a public reserve in 1911. Nearby is a 1.5-km 'Hermitage Foreshore' walk through park and bushland running along the western edge of Vaucluse between Nielsen Park and Bayview Hill Road. Has a scenic harbour swimming beach protected by a shark net during the summer months, picnic areas, meals and refreshments available at the Nielsen Park kiosk. See map and details of locality.

Address: Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse
Getting there: finding a car park can be challenging at busy times. Inside Sydney Harbour National Park
Price: Free

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