Woollahra Tourist Attractions
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Vaucluse House, Murray Rose Pool, Art Galleries, City Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- travelwellmoreBrisbane Region, Australia301 contributionsStumbled upon this beautiful 19th Century home and gardens whilst driving around the Rose Bay/Vaucluse area during a recent Sydney stay. We were very impressed with the architecture and how well the home, interiors and outer buildings have been preserved, and we thoroughly enjoyed strolling through the expansive grounds. Staff on site are friendly, engaging and full of enthusiasm to share historical insights to this wonderful homestead and its line of inhabitants. The bonus is that it is free to enter the home, and roam freely throughout at your leisure. Wed to Sundays only.
A definite 'must do' when in Sydney and if time permits, enjoy a meal or tea at the cafe.Written 15 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AndyJohn74Sydney, Australia5,246 contributionsTo get to the Murray Rose Pool, the visitor needs to go through Blackburn Gardens. There are some paths that lead to the stairs down to the pool. There are a couple of platforms for sitting on or diving off as well as a walkway the entire way around the pool enclosure.Written 5 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- leuveenUnited Kingdom1,311 contributionsA short walk with great views - I proffered North Head walk, as this one was more crowded and the military base is somewhat off-putting, but it's still a lovely walk woth beautiful scenery.Written 28 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mairwen1United Kingdom11,254 contributionsOn its own, Nielsen Park would be a pleasant, although unremarkable spot. What makes it a really special spot is that it sits alongside Shark Beach, a very popular family harbour beach. Together the beach and park make this a perfect area for families and large groups to gather.
The park is a great space if you want to escape the sun, kick a ball or have a picnic.
Like most Australian beaches, theres no natural shade on the sand, so being able to retreat to the shade under the sprawling fig trees means that you can plan an extended stay at the beach.
The park is part of the Sydney Harbour National Park and consists of a large expanse of open, grassy area, covering 20 hectares. There is an avenue of giant, fig trees and large, mature gums are scattered throughout, providing lots of shade.
There are good facilities nearby, including clean toilets, changing rooms, outdoor showers and an historic kiosk on the beachfront that sells coffee, ice-creams and fish and chips.
For those who want to explore, the Hermitage Foreshore Walking Trail (1.8km one way) starts here.
There are also 3 short & easy, looped walking paths. Maps of the walks are shown on a large National Parks board near the Greycliffe Avenue entrance:
Glass & Bottle Point Walk (500m loop, 20 min)
Historic Greycliffe House Walk (500m loop, 30 min)
Mount Trefle Walk (500m loop, 20 min)
GETTING THERE: You’ll find free, un-timed parking along Vaucluse and Greycliffe Av. You can pretty reliably get a park mid-week and on overcast days but on a sunny weekend, it can get impossibly busy. Entry to the National Park is free.Written 10 January 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Megan CChesterfield, UK597 contributionsIf you are in Sydney you must go here. Its a bit of a climb, but so worth it, the views are amazing. Easily accessible by ferry from the central quay.Written 11 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sydneysider48Sydney, Australia1,121 contributionsParsley Bay is one of the hidden gems of Sydney harbour: a small inlet with a gently shelving beach and pleasant lawn adjacent to the beach. Although parking and access are somewhat difficult, it's worth the effort to see this lovely bay, its interesting suspension bridge and the surrounding opulent area.Written 30 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maree RChristchurch, New Zealand1,287 contributionsFantastic bay thats netted with plenty of places to lay or sit and relax before or after swimming. There is a fresh water outlet to rinse off or across the road showers and toilets right beside the cafe. Pleasant way to spend a few hours and easily reached by the ferry. My next stop on a hot day in SydneyWritten 6 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dimitris LSydney, Australia50,924 contributionsFederation Cliff Walk is a beautiful path to take if you wish to enjoy a nice day staying fit, breathing in some fresh air and enjoying some of the best views over the water. It is accessed quite easily and for the most part it is no trouble to walk across.Written 27 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FlyAtNightBrooklin, Canada3,650 contributionsThe Macquarie Lighthouse dates back to 1818. It is a stunning site to visit with excellent views of the ocean, unfortunately one cannot go inside.Written 4 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael-4551Caloundra, Australia5,532 contributionsVisited on Friday 26th May. It was a short walk to the light house and well worth going to see. The lightkeepers house is nearby as well with amazing views of Sydney Harbour.Written 23 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AndyJohn74Sydney, Australia5,246 contributionsThis small nature reserve is located at the end of some suburban housing just to the north of where the ferry terminal is. There is a small carpark or the visitor can walk. There is a walking path around the point and a number of places to sit or even throw a line in the bay.Written 11 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AndyJohn74Sydney, Australia5,246 contributionsI did the tour today with the Corps of Guides at Victoria Barracks. An informative tour around the grounds and pointed out some historical parts not often seen. There are guns on display from the earliest dates of settlement after the First Fleet arrived. The well is an interesting part of the history, with the depth at roughly 60 feet. There are not many military establishments that have heritage listed graffiti.
As previous posts have mentioned, tours are available, generally on a Thursday or a weekend. There are just some hoops to jump through.Written 10 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
