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Nielsen Park

Greycliffe Avenue | Vaucluse, Sydney, New South Wales 2030, Australia
61 2 9337 7333
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Ranked #30 of 261 attractions in Sydney
Type: Parks
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This is the place to go for a nice Sunday lunch and a swim. there's nets surrounding the bay a nice park and even a restaurant too.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The Shark Beach is a nice place to visit on a warm sunny day. Can swim in the water since enclosed with netting all around the swimming area. There is a kiosk for fast food. Make sure to get a rug to sit on. The main drawback on a warm day is parking and need to do a few rounds... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Packed the picnic basket and headed for this Park. It was a splendid location for an autumn picnic. A shady tree the ocean sparkling and the sail boats gliding by ... The beach is a short walk from the picnic area. The park has walking tracks and spots the admire the view of Sydney Harbour. Parking can be a problem,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Nielsen Park has all the best things about beach, park and food in the one spot. This is not a surf beach, similar to Balmoral over the North, it has a netted area for swimming and the water is mostly calm. It is surrounded by picturesque rocks and its only a short walk across the sand to the water. There... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

With a netted and sandy beach, surrounded by grass and parkland, a wonderful family place for a warm day.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This is a nice little park and beach not far away from CBD. The beach has nice sand and especially in side times it is worth a visit and a swim. Don't come in summer in the middle of the day, would be more than a sardine feeling. There is a restaurant and a kiosk where some basics can be... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Family friendly, great views of Sydney Harbour and ferries passing by. perfect for family and group picnics. We went for primary school year end and the children had a great time. Parking can sometimes be an issue though.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

With a great beach and a shark net this is one of the best places for a swim in Sydney Harbour. Avoid after heavy rains if entering the water.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

I love going to this park and having coffee at the refurbished boathouse or whatever it used to be. The protected little inlet here is superb and the park and views are lovely worth the little trip out of the city centre.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

This is a wonderful beach. Visually stunning looking out across the harbour to green hills on Middle Head, you are entertained by yachts and seaplanes skimming past as you swim in the always clear and clean water, sip a great coffee from the kiosk, or a glass of wine under a shady tree or in the sun. Small enough to... More

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