Queens Beach to Hermit Point

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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	From the Queens Avenue (-33.8608695,151.2695806)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From New South Head Road Turn on to Vaucluse Road then drive for 440 m Turn left onto Queens Avenue and drive for another 165 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

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

An optional side trip to Queens Beach.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Queens Avenue Start (a steps). Then head down the steps (about 55 m long)
	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. From the Hermitage Foreshore Walk turn right, to head along Hermitage Foreshore Walk (a footpath).
	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 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 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.
	From the Hermitage Foreshore Walk Start heading along Hermitage Foreshore Walk (a footpath). After another 20 m come to "Queens Beach". 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 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. A quiet spot, providing an excuse to enjoy the view and splash the feet.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 20 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Queens Beach to Hermit Point

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
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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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 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. A quiet spot, providing an excuse to enjoy the view and splash the feet.

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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Weather Forecast
- Bondi Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 22 Jul
  
  19°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the evening. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late evening.
  Fire Danger: No Rating
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Wednesday 23 Jul
  
  13°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 24 Jul
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.
  
  Friday 25 Jul
  
  8°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the evening. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 26 Jul
  
  12°C → 17°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. Winds northerly 20 to 30 km/h tending northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h later.
  
  Sunday 27 Jul
  
  11°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Monday 28 Jul
  
  11°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times
  The North Head Scenic Drive gate opening times are:
  
  AEDT From 7 October 2024 to 6 April 2025 - from 5am to 8.30pm
  
  AEST From 7 April 2025 to 5 October 2025 - from 6am to 6pm
- 1080 pest management operation
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a baiting program using manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) containing 1080 poison (sodium fluroacetate) for the control of foxes.
  
  The program is continuous and ongoing between Saturday 1 February 2025 and Thursday 31 July 2025 in the following areas of Sydney Harbour National Park:
  
  Chowder Bay
  
  Dobroyd Head
  
  Bradleys Head
  
  Georges Head
  
  Middle Head
  
  North Head (North Head includes the adjoining land of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, Australian Institute of Police Management and Quarantine Station).
  
  Please don’t touch baits or ejector devices. All baiting locations are identifiable by signs.
  
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  
  Fox baiting in these reserves is aimed at reducing their impact on threatened species.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office on:
  
  Middle Head: 02 9960 6266 (business hours)
  
  NPWS after-hours call centre: 1300 056 294 (after hours)
  
  North Head Sanctuary, Many (Harbour Trust Lands): 02 8969 2128 (business hours).

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