Queens Beach to Hermit Point

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20 mins

552 m Return

39 m

Moderate track

This short walk explores a memorable section of the Hermitage Foreshore Walk. Starting from Queens Ave, this walk heads down the fairly steep stone steps and enjoys a short side trip to Queens Beach. From the beach, this walk heads back up the steps a short way, then follows the main walk around to Hermit Point. Hermit Point is a great place for a picnic and to enjoy the water views. There is access to the water, natural shade, and picnic tables. A short walk with great harbour views.

Rosky section of the Hermitage Foreshore Walk

(0km) Int of Queens Ave and Little Queens Lane → Bottom of Queens Rd Track

40 m

2 mins

-16m Moderate track

From the 'Hermitage Foreshore Walk - Queens Beach' sign[1] on Queens Ave (just near Little Queens Lane[2]), this walk heads down the sandstone steps towards the water. Partway down the steps (before the beach), this track comes to three-way intersection[3] with the main Hermitage Foreshore walking track.

(0km) Bottom of Queens Rd Track → Queens Beach

10 m

-2m Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads down the steps towards the beach. The track then comes to a boardwalk[4], a 'Hermitage Foreshore Walk - Queens Beach' sign[5] and a short set of steps leading down to the beach[6]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.

Queens Beach

Queens Beach is a small, 50m wide sandy beach that faces west, near Queens Ave Vaucluse. The beach has the Hermitage Foreshore walk[7] running behind it. The beach is protected from the ocean surf and is not patrolled. There are great views across the harbour to the city and Harbour Bridge[8]. A quiet spot, providing an excuse to enjoy the view and splash the feet.

(0km) Bottom of Queens Rd Track → Hermit Point

240 m

5 mins

-16m Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the short flat path[9] (keeping the water down to your left) and soon heads up some steps[10]. The track crosses a small creek[11] and then leads behind some houses. Next, the walk heads down some steps and turns left, following a wide concrete path[12] down the hill to the signposted 'Hermit Point'[13].

Hermit Point

Hermit Point hosts a grassy open area and is surrounded by a sandstone sea wall[14]. The sea wall has been shaped to host some boat pens[15], a launch[16] and a timber wharf[17]. The area is now protected as part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. Here, you will find a number of picnic tables[18], a small sandstone cave[19], natural shade and some great water views[20]. The headland, bay and ultimately the Hermitage Foreshore Walk, derive their names from the large home behind this point. The Hermitage was originally built in 1840 by Alexander Dick, then in the 1870's, Edward Mason Hunt undertook some significant renovations, turning it into a Victorian Rustic Gothic house.

Maps for the Queens Beach to Hermit Point walk

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These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Sydney Heads	1:25 000 Map Series	91302N SYDNEY HEADS	NSW-91302N
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130

Cross sectional view of the Queens Beach to Hermit Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Queens Beach to Hermit Point

Altitude analysis for Queens Beach to Hermit Point

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	552 m
		Time	20 mins
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Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 240m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 40m has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 240m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 40m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 280m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 280m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 280m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 280m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Queens Beach to Hermit Point walk.

Queens Beach

108 m Return, 10 mins

This short walk follows a set of sandstone steps from the narrow streets of Vaucluse to the small, isolated Queens Beach on Sydney Harbour. The beach has great views across the top of Rose Bay to the city and Sydney Harbour Bridge. A great place to wet the toes and enjoy a peaceful lunch by the wate

Total climbing: 18m

Moderate track

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2.2 km One way, 1 Hr

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Total climbing: 123m

Moderate track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Queens Beach to Hermit Point walk.

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706 m Return, 25 mins

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Total climbing: 31m

Easy track

History of Nielsen Park

896 m Return, 20 mins

On this short walk, you will follow the footpaths through Nielsen Park, visiting some of the historic buildings. Walking past the beautiful Shark Bay, you may be temped to take a dip or at least stop and enjoy the blue water and sandstone boulders. Climbing up the stairs, you will then be able to e

Total climbing: 25m

Easy track

Mt Trefle

1.7 km Circuit, 40 mins

This walk explores the bushy interior section of Nielsen Park. On this walk, you will visit historic Greycliffe House and the Steele Point Gun Emplacement. The walk climbs over the Mount Trefle summit. At just over 40m above sea level, I suspect most walkers will not consider it much of a mountain,

Total climbing: 58m

Easy track

Nielsen Park and Strickland House loop

2.5 km Circuit, 1 Hr

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Total climbing: 104m

Moderate track

Nielsen Park Circuit

1.8 km Circuit, 40 mins

With much to offer, this walk is a great way to explore the history, water, views and bushland of Nielsen Park. This walk first leads past Shark Bay - a great place for a swim - with the chance to enjoy the views and grab a bite to eat from the cafe. Then, it's up some steps to visit the historic gu

Total climbing: 54m

Easy track

Shakespheres Point loop

661 m Circuit, 15 mins

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Total climbing: 24m

Easy track

Bradleys Head Walk

1.7 km Circuit, 1 Hr

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Total climbing: 83m

Moderate track

Bradleys Head to Chowder Bay walk

2.8 km One way, 1 hr 30 mins

This walk explores a great section of Sydney Harbour. Starting with some historic points at Bradleys Head, you can enjoy views of Sydney's Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The views will continue to delight as you explore bushland and the bays along the way. The pleasant walk ends at Clifton Gardens,

Total climbing: 161m

Moderate track

Watsons Bay to Hornby Lighthouse

2.8 km Return, 1 hr 15 mins

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Total climbing: 93m

Easy track

Gap Bluff Lookout

886 m Return, 30 mins

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Total climbing: 43m

Hard track

South Head Tour

4.1 km Circuit, 1 hr 45 mins

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Total climbing: 144m

Hard track

The Gap Bluff and Green Point loop

2.5 km Circuit, 1 Hr

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Total climbing: 84m

Hard track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Queens Beach to Hermit Point walk starts and ends at the Int of Queens Ave and Little Queens Lane (gps: -33.860857, 151.26951)

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Park Information

Sydney Harbour National Park

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.

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