Walks · Our pick in Sydney
The Hermitage Foreshore track
1.8 km one way
From Nielsen Park along the harbour to Rose Bay: beaches, Shark Island and the Bridge in view.
Our take
- Swim at Nielsen Park
- Address
- Vaucluse, Sydney
- Website
- nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
About The Hermitage Foreshore track
The Hermitage Foreshore track is an easy 1.8 km one-way walk from Nielsen Park, with views of Shark Island, the Harbour Bridge and the grounds of Strickland House (NPWS).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Hermitage Foreshore track before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
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What’s nearby
Distances from The Hermitage Foreshore track are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Bondi Beach4.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Royal Botanic Garden4.8 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Harbour Bridge5.2 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Hyde Park Barracks5.4 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Queen Victoria Building6.0 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Darling Harbour6.4 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Sydney Airport13 kmCar or taxi 48 min
- Sydney Opera House17 kmCar or taxi 60 min
Main stations and the Quay
- Circular Quay5.3 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Wynyard Station5.8 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Central Station6.6 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min
Location
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