Greycliffe Ave Car Park +

	Main Nielsen Park entrance +

	Welcome to Nielsen Park +

	Rocks and trees in Nielsen Park +

	Shark Bay Beach +

	Nielsen Park Cafe +

	Steps below Shakespheres Point +

	Sandstone Steps +

	Shakespheres Point +

	View over Shark Bay from Shakespheres Point +

	Path Between Shakespheres Point and Bottle and Glass +

	Well formeed Path +

	Bottle and Glass Clearing +

	Path leading towards road +

	Just near the int of Greycliffe Ave and Coolong Rd +

	Path ramping up from gate +

	Looking towards Shakespheres Point +

	Steps towards Shark Bay from Shakespheres Point +

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Catch the bus to Greycliffe Ave Car Park
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to Greycliffe Ave Car Park
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Greycliffe Ave Car Park to Mid Nielsen Park Int Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - servicetrail	Length = 69 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -2 m
From the lower end of the car park on Greycliffe Ave, this walk heads around the gate and along the sealed path (driveway) towards the water, passing the 'Sydney Harbour National Park' sign[1]. After ≈50m, the path leads to a four-way intersection just past the garbage bins.

(0.07 km) Mid Nielsen Park Int to Nielsen Park Cafe Optional sidetrip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 127 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -5 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads towards the water following the wide path[2]. The path soon bends left (near the toilet block, on the right[3]) and heads behind the beach, past the large information sign[4]. Soon the path heads over the 'Dressing Pavilion' tunnel[5] and, ≈50m later, comes to the front of the Nielsen Park Cafe[6] with it's great water views[7]. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)

Shark Bay	Alt = 2 m
Located at the northern end of Nielsen Park, this beach faces north across Sydney Harbour. The sandy beach offers a swimming net enclosure[8], public toilets[9][10] and change rooms[11], showers[12] and is a popular place for people to simply relax. The beach is a focal point of Nielsen Park and also boasts a cafe[13]. Protected by the harbour, there is no surf at this beach. The beach is not patrolled. This is a lovely spot, with natural shade not far from the beach.

Nielsen Park Cafe	Alt = 3 m
Open 8-5 daily, this historic cafe offers inside seating and a range of meals, including breakfast, sandwiches and hot food. This is one of a number of buildings in Nielsen Park which are available for functions. For further enquiries, contact 9337 1574. More info

(0.07 km) Mid Nielsen Park Int to Shakespheres Point int Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 52 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 7 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the path, past the bins and towards the staircase[14](keeping the water to your left). The walk heads up the sandstone staircase, passing the female toilet block[15] along the way, to a three-way intersection[16] near a grassy clearing and Shakespheres Point[17].

(0.12 km) Shakespheres Point int to Bottle and Glass Clearing Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 143 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 5 m	Descent = -5 m
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sealed path around the side of the hill, keeping the water and grassy clearing to your left[18]. Soon the path leads through a grove of trees and past a group of garbage bins[19] before coming to another grassy clearing with some bench seats[20] and views - this is Bottle and Glass clearing.

(0.26 km) Bottle and Glass Clearing to Roundabout gate Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 171 m	Time = 3 mins
	Climb = 4 m	Descent = -6 m
Continue straight: From the clearing[21], this walk heads away from the garbage bins, following the sealed path as it bends right[22] (keeping the water to your left). The path heads gently downhill[23] past the back of some houses[24] and comes to an intersection and locked gate[25] (near the intersection of Greycliffe Ave and Coolong Rd).

(0.44 km) Roundabout gate to Greycliffe Ave Car Park Walk: Easy - footpath,bushtrack,servicetrail	Length = 226 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 8 m	Descent = -10 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the steeper path away from the gate (initially keeping the 'Sydney Harbour National Park - Nielsen Park' sign[26] to your right). The path heads up a short, but moderately steep section[27] and soon flattens out, wandering through a grassy clearing[28]. As the path comes into view of the water, it leads to a three-way intersection[29] (with steps on the left) just before Shakespheres Point[30]. Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads down the stairs. The steps lead past the female toilet block[31] and continues down to the open parkland area of Nielsen Park. The walk continues past the bin to a four-way intersection[32]. Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide sealed path (driveway) directly away from the water, past the garbage bins. The path soon leads past the 'Sydney Harbour National Park' sign[33] and through the gate to Greycliff Ave.

Catch the bus from Greycliffe Ave Car Park
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from Greycliffe Ave Car Park
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Outdoor Equipment	60 Spring St , Bondi Junction	(02) 9389 8122	5 km
Inski	46 York St , Sydney	(02) 9233 3200	6.1 km
Mitchells Adventure	81 York St , Sydney	(02) 9299 6321	6.1 km
Venus Repair Workshop	Suite 36a 104 Bathurst St , Sydney	(02) 9267 0706	6.2 km
Wildsports	Upper Floor 447 Kent St , Sydney	(02) 9264 2095	6.4 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Shakespheres Point loop.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Shakespheres Point loop Click to re-center search
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	20 km (to the NW)
1	SYD01	12/14 Ormonde Parade HURSTVILLE	20 km (to the SW)
6	VMB7	CB Repeater Site 16 Alan Rd BEROWRA HEIGHTS	29 km (to the NNW)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	34 km (to the WNW)
8	MDC08	Gencom Site Lot 6 Wakefield Close KARIONG	46 km (to the N)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place.
(Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 8 years ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

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Sydney Harbour National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
One of Sydney's most diverse parks, Sydney Harbour National Park is formed from 11 pockets of harbour islands and shoreline. Highlights include coastal walks and swimming, breath-taking viewpoints, tours of colonial buildings and Aboriginal cave art.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Sydney Harbour National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Park closure sunset to sunrise for pest management
Pest management activities are taking place between sunset and sunrise at the following selected sites within Sydney Harbour National Park. Please abide by all park signage. Closed areas are:​

• Middle Head
• North Head
• Quarantine Station

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Bobbin Head Information Centre (02) 9472 8949 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Shark Island upcoming closures
Shark Island in Sydney Harbour will be closed to public access due to essential wharf repairs on the following dates:
16 to 17 September 2015
24 to 27 September 2015.

Other incidents: Sydney Harbour National Park accommodation
Constables, Green Point and Steele Point Cottages are no longer available for accomodation bookings. New options are being considered for the conservation, management and use of these buildings.

Closed areas: Collins Flat Beach unavailable for venue hire
Collins Flat Beach is currently unavailable for venue hire due to the impact of high visitation on the critical habitat found at this location. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Mosman office on (02) 9960 6266 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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