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Nielsen Park (Shark Beach)
A netted harbour beach in Sydney Harbour National Park with calm water for swimming, three picnic areas in the shade of the park's trees, and the 3.6 km Hermitage Foreshore track starting nearby. The park is open sunrise to sunset.
Type: Beaches · Area: Vaucluse, Sydney
Address: 6 Steele Point Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Allow: 2–3 hrs
Opening pattern: Open daily (per the official site — check the day you go)
Entry: No park entry fee applies at Nielsen Park — the NPWS park-information page lists vehicle entry fees only for other Sydney Harbour National Park precincts (Bradleys Head, North Head and Chowder Bay).
Accessibility: Designated accessible parking is available in Greycliffe Avenue (four spots), per NSW National Parks visitor information for Nielsen Park.
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Place details checked against the official page — NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service · Last reviewed 3 Nov 2026. Event listings are refreshed daily; always confirm times and tickets on the event’s own page.