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The Nielsen

Sydney Harbour National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about The Nielsen.

Getting there and parking

The Nielsen is in the Nielsen Park precinct of Sydney Harbour National Park. To get there:

Take New South Head Road away from the city
Turn left into Vaucluse Road and then left into Greycliffe Avenue
It’s a short walk to The Nielsen from here

Road quality

Sealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Parking is available in Greycliffe Avenue, including 4 designated accessible parking spots. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.

Facilities

Toilets

Flush toilets

Cafe/kiosk

There is also a restaurant and function space

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled and can have strong rip currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Water activities

Beaches, rivers and lakes in NSW national parks offer lots of opportunities for water activities. Please take care in the water and find out how to help your family and friends stay safe around water.

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

There are 2 entrances to The Nielsen - both have between 5 to 7 stone steps with a handrail. Assistance may be required for people with reduced mobility to enter the cafe.
The outdoor seating area is flat, concrete and can be easily accessed by wheelchair users, prams and people with mobility scooters.
The parking on nearby Greycliffe Avenue has 4 designated accessible parking spots. There's wheelchair access from the street parking to The Nielsen along bitumen paths.

Prohibited

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by

Nielsen Park office
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
02 9337 5511
npws.sydneysouth@environment.nsw.gov.au
Greycliffe House, Nielsen Park, 6 Steele Point Road, Vaucluse NSW 2030

Park info

in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:

Bradleys Head: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head: $5 per vehicle per day. Tap and pay card or phone payments accepted at pay machines. Coin payment available at Fairfax carpark machines only. Chowder Bay: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. Park’nPay: You can also pay for your visit to any area via the Park’nPay app.

Other fees:

Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.
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