I begin my journey with an old favourite Shark Bay - or Nielsen Park as it’s most commonly called referring to the harbour park in which it lies - perfect for picnics under sheltered fig trees, Christmas Day games of cricket on the expansive lawns, exploring the area by kayak, or just kicking back in the sun.
With a net keeping out the sharks and the harbour keeping out the waves it doesn’t get much safer. Enjoy a meal at the Nielsen Park Café or an ice cream from a passing vendor, and then venture out along the rocks (avoiding the oysters) or through the park’s paths to discover new sights and marvels.
Insider tip for the more daring: follow the Hermitage Foreshore Walk and keep an eye out for an opening to the large rocks over the ocean, perfect from which to plunge into the ocean.
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| Younger me plunges in |
Keep following along the Hermitage Foreshore Walk (or swim if you’ve got the stamina) for a spoilt choice of secret secluded beaches with incredible views. Let your eyes wander out through the leafy flora, across the turquoise waters, past Shark Island, to distant sailing ships gliding in front of a backdrop of striking Sydney City.
Starting with Milk Beach on the back lawns of the mid-19th century mansion ‘Strickland House’, make your way to Hermits Bay perfect for a cool tinnie in the shade of a parked tug boat, before journeying down the rocky steps to Tingara Beach and then finishing off at Queens Beach for the most majestic views of them all.
Be aware you may get the odd party yacht of wealthy youths pulling into bay on a summer’s Saturday – but don’t worry any other day these beaches are as calm as it gets, hardly a soul to share them with. Only 15 minutes from the CBD but it feels like you’re in paradise. Lie back and enjoy the serenity.
Queens Beach
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