Vaucluse is known mainly for its plethora of hugely expensive houses, yummy mummys and expensive cars. However, it is also home to many a secluded spot, perfect for a cheap romantic day out. There are plenty hidden beaches and parks, all with fantastic views of the city and great swimming spots in clear, blue water.
Nielsen Park - Photo by Barbara Ann Wiebel (www.holeinthedonut.com)
Above is an image of Nielsen Park, a very large park in the heart of Vaucluse, with great views over the water towards the city, and over to the North Shore. Within Nielsen Park there are many small beaches (like above) and plenty of shady picnic spots. There is also a kiosk for a relaxing lunch or dinner. Its definitely worth exploring, so take a picnic and your swimmers and hang round for most of the day!
Milk Beach
Along the western coastline of Vaucluse are a number of beaches (such as Milk Beach, above). To access any of these beaches, take the Hermitage Foreshore Walk from Bayview Hill Lane. This leads all the way up to Nielsen Park, and will take you past some of the most well-hidden, yet beautiful beaches Sydney has to offer.A great way to access everything along the Vaucluse shoreline
is by kayak, which can be hired from Rose Bay (next to the Rose Bay RSL). Its worth taking a kayak and going by water as it gives you a fantastic view, and it lets you access areas that you wouldn’t be able to access by foot.
is by kayak, which can be hired from Rose Bay (next to the Rose Bay RSL). Its worth taking a kayak and going by water as it gives you a fantastic view, and it lets you access areas that you wouldn’t be able to access by foot.
Shark Beach, Nielsen Park
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