Nielsen Park, Sydney

Name: Nielsen Park
Address: Greycliffe Avenue, Sydney, 2030, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9337 7333

#134 among attractions in Sydney

Park, Relax in park, Beach

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Facts and practical information

Nielsen Park is a heritage-listed historic site, park and nature reserve located at Greycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The traditional lands of the Birrabirragal indigenous people, the park was designed by John Frederick Hilly, James Barnet and the Office of the New South Wales Government Architect. It is also known as Vaucluse Estate, Greycliffe Estate and Greycliffe House. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 28 August 2017. ()

Elevation: 75 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°51'7"S, 151°16'1"E

Address

Greycliffe AvenueEastern Suburbs (Vaucluse)Sydney 2030 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9337 7333

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Day trips

Nielsen Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bradleys Head Light, Wentworth Memorial Church, South Head General Cemetery, Macquarie Lighthouse.

1.2 miW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, View point
Bradleys Head Light, Sydney
30 min walk • The Bradleys Head Light is an active heritage-listed lighthouse at Bradleys Head, a headland protruding from the north shore of Sydney Harbour, within Mosman, Mosman Council, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is the sibling of Robertson Point Light.
0.5 miE
Church
Wentworth Memorial Church, Sydney
12 min walk • Wentworth Memorial Church is a heritage-listed former Anglican church building located at 32B Fitzwilliam Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Clarke Gazzard and Partners and built by Monteith Constructions, with Miller Milston and Ferris as engineers.
1 miSE
Cemetery
South Head General Cemetery, Sydney
25 min walk • The South Head General Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery located at 793 Old South Head Road, Vaucluse, Waverley Municipality, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1868 to 1950. It is also known as Old South Head Cemetery and the South Head Cemetery. The property is owned by Waverley Municipal Council.
1 miE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, Park
Macquarie Lighthouse, Sydney
27 min walk • The Macquarie Lighthouse, also known as South Head Upper Light, is the first, and is the longest serving, lighthouse site in Australia.
0.7 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Shark Island Light, Sydney
17 min walk • Shark Island Light is an active pile lighthouse located just north of Shark Island, an island in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. Its light is only visible on in the fairway of the harbour, between Shark Point and Point Piper.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum
Vaucluse House, Sydney
12 min walk • Vaucluse House is a heritage-listed residence, colonial farm and country estate and now tourist attraction, house museum and public park located at 69a Wentworth Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
0.5 miE
Mausoleum
Wentworth Mausoleum, Sydney
12 min walk • Wentworth Mausoleum is a heritage-listed mausoleum located at 5 Chapel Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1872 to 1874 by Mansfield Brothers, architects. It is also known as Wentworth Mausoleum and site.
1.1 miE
Park
Signal Hill Battery, Sydney
28 min walk • The Signal Hill Battery was constructed in 1892–3 at Watsons Bay and is adjacent to the Signal Hill Lighthouse on Old South Head Road.
0.4 miNE
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, Sydney
11 min walk • Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light is an active lighthouse located on the east side of the entrance to Vaucluse Bay in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the front range light into Vaucluse Bay. The distance between the lights is 945 metres.
~1460 ftS
Park
Strickland House, Sydney
8 min walk • Strickland House is a heritage-listed former residence and convalescent home and now functions, film studio, urban park and visitor attraction located at 52 Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse in the Municipality of Woollahra local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by John F.
0.6 miSE
Lighthouse
Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light, Sydney
15 min walk • Vaucluse Bay Range Rear Light is an active lighthouse located on the east side of the entrance to Vaucluse Bay in Vaucluse, New South Wales, Australia. It serves as the rear range light companion to the Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, into Vaucluse Bay. The distance between the two lights is 945 metres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nielsen Park open?

Nielsen Park is open:

Monday 8 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 7 pm
Thursday 8 am - 7 pm
Friday 8 am - 7 pm
Saturday 8 am - 7 pm
Sunday 8 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Nielsen Park?

Nearby attractions include Greycliffe House, Sydney (1 min walk), Steel Point Battery, Sydney (4 min walk), Strickland House, Sydney (8 min walk), Vaucluse Bay Range Front Light, Sydney (11 min walk).

How to get to Nielsen Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nielsen Park:

Ferry

Watsons Bay Wharf • Lines: F7 (26 min walk)