Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
onto a suspension bridge hung
across the waters of tranquil
Parsley Bay
0
. Crossing the
bridge, follow the pathway
between two houses to arrive
on Fitzwilliam Road. Continue
right along Fitzwilliam Road,
turning left into Wentworth
Road to reach the extravagant
Vaucluse House
q
, surrounded
by exotic gardens
(see p136)
.
To finish your walk, make
your way along Coolong Road
to Nielsen Park
(see p136)
and Shark Bay
w
. Protected
from its namesake by a netted
enclosure, the natural setting
and safe waters of this beach
make it a favourite for picnics.
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Naval Memorial
Chapel
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Suspension bridge across Parsley Bay
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Head. Above the steps are
signs of colonial defences: a
firing wall with rifl slots; a
cannon lying further along.
After passing Lady Bay Beach,
you will reach Hornby Light-
house
7
, which marks the
harbour's entrance. Retrace
your steps to Camp Cove
Beach. Climb the western-end
stairs to Laings Point, a defence
post in World War II. A net
stretching across the harbour
mouth was anchored here to
prevent enemy ships entering.
Follow Pacific Street to Cove
Street, then along to Marine
Parade and Wharf Beach in
Watsons Bay
8
(see pp136-7)
.
Named after Robert Watson of
the First Fleet's Sirius, this was
once first port of call for ships
entering the harbour. Nearby,
Doyle's restaurant offers sea-
food with a view. Follow the
parade past the baths and tea
rooms. Pilot boats
9
moored
close by guide cruise and con-
tainer ships into the harbour.
Dunbar's
Anchor
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Dramatic rock cleft known as
Jacob's Ladder
3
near The Gap
TIPS FOR WALKERS
Starting point:
Macquarie
Lighthouse.
Length:
8 km (5 miles).
Getting there:
Take Bus 324
from Circular Quay, or Bus 387
from Bondi Junction. Return by
Bus 325 from Nielsen Park.
Stopping-off points:
There are
public toilets and showers at
Camp Cove, Watsons Bay, Parsley
Bay and Nielsen Park. Food and
refreshments are available
throughout the walk at Watsons
Bay, Parsley Bay, Vaucluse and
Nielsen Park. The tea rooms at
Vaucluse House offer views of
the gardens, and the café at
Nielsen Park sells homemade fare
in generous portions. The walk
covers several harbour beaches
where you can swim safely. In
warm weather, bring a swimsuit,
towel, hat and sunscreen, and
allow time for swimming, sun-
bathing and picnicking.
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/
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Watsons Bay to Vaucluse
Continue to secluded Gibsons
Beach, taking the footpath left
through native shrubbery, then
right onto Hopetoun Avenue.
Turn into The Crescent, trac-
ing the curve of this exclusive
street around to Parsley Bay
Reserve. A short descent opens
Macquarie Lighthouse
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500
Children's bedroom, one of the
exhibits at Vaucluse House
q
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500
