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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 p138).
To finish your walk, make
your way along Coolong Road
to Nielsen Park (see p138) and
0 Suspension bridge across Parsley Bay Shark Bay w. Protected from
its namesake by a netted
slots; a cannon lying further enclosure, the natural setting
along. After passing Lady Bay and safe waters of this beach
Beach, you will reach Hornby make it a favourite for picnics.
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 pp138–9).
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 3 Dramatic rock cleft known as Jacob’s
with a view. Follow the parade Ladder near The Gap
past the baths and tea rooms.
Pilot boats 9 moored close by
guide cruise and con tainer ships Tips for Walkers
into the harbour. Starting point: Macquarie
Lighthouse.
Watsons Bay to Vaucluse Length: 8 km (5 miles).
Continue to secluded Gibsons Getting there: Take Bus 324 from
Beach, taking the footpath left Circular Quay, or Bus 387 from
through native shrubbery, then Bondi Junction. Return by Bus
right onto Hopetoun Avenue. 325 from Nielsen Park.
Turn into The Crescent, trac ing Stopping-off points: There are
the curve of this exclusive street public toilets and showers at Camp
around to Parsley Bay Reserve. Cove, Watsons Bay, Parsley Bay and
Nielsen Park. Food and refresh-
A short descent opens onto a ments are available through out
suspension bridge hung across
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 has an
extensive menu. The walk covers
several harbour beaches where
you can swim safely. In warm
weather, bring a swimsuit, towel,
hat and sun screen, and allow
time for swimming, sun bathing
0 metres 500
q Children’s bedroom, one of the exhibits and picnicking.
0 yards 500 at Vaucluse House
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