BushwalkBushwalk
15 min to 20 min
| Start | (-33.8608695,151.2695806) |
| Mode | Bus Car |
| Directions | From New South Head Road
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Queens Beach. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Continue another 235 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 290 m to get back to the start.
About 10 m past the end is "Hermit Point".
 Hermit Point
Hermit Point
Hermit Point hosts a grassy open area and is surrounded by a sandstone sea wall. The sea wall has been shaped to host some boat pens, a launch and a timber wharf. The area is now protected as part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. Here, you will find a number of picnic tables, a small sandstone cave, natural shade and some great water views. 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.
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Hermit Point hosts a grassy open area and is surrounded by a sandstone sea wall. The sea wall has been shaped to host some boat pens, a launch and a timber wharf. The area is now protected as part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. Here, you will find a number of picnic tables, a small sandstone cave, natural shade and some great water views. 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.
About 115 m past the end is "Hermit Bay beach".
 Hermit Bay beach
Hermit Bay beach
This secluded beach in Hermit Bay (just north of Hermit Point) is home to a 40m-wide, east facing sandy beach. Behind the beach is the Hermitage Foreshore walk track and a few houses through the trees. The beach is lined with some natural sandstone sculptures of interesting form and is a quiet place to enjoy the wide harbour views.
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This secluded beach in Hermit Bay (just north of Hermit Point) is home to a 40m-wide, east facing sandy beach. Behind the beach is the Hermitage Foreshore walk track and a few houses through the trees. The beach is lined with some natural sandstone sculptures of interesting form and is a quiet place to enjoy the wide harbour views.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 580 m |
| Time | 15 min to 20 min |
| Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Clearly signposted (1/6) |
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
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Then head down the steps (about 55 m long)
