Shakespheres Point loop (700m), Sydney Harbour National Park, New South Wales

Shakespheres Point loop is a 700m, grade 2 hike located in the Sydney Harbour National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 35 mins to complete.

Length: 700m

Duration: 35 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Circuit

Start: 14 Greycliffe Ave

End: 14 Greycliffe Ave

Location: Sydney Harbour National Park

Closest town: Vaucluse

New South Wales

From state capital: 10.6km

Longitude: 151.2685714

Latitude: -33.85084573

Hike summary

On this short walk you will follow a series of footpaths to Shark Bay and head up some sandstone steps to the great views of Shakespheres Point. Since you are up on this headland it is worth doing a loop around before heading back down to the main area of Nielsen Park. Make a day of it by staying for a swim and a bite to eat.

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Sydney Harbour National Park protects islands and foreshore around Sydney Harbour. Explore Sydney's history on a school excursion or guided tour to enjoy coastal walks, picnics and swimming. Sydney Harbour National Park protects a number of islands and foreshore areas around one of the world's most famous harbours. The park is home to superb swimming spots, bushwalking tracks and picnic areas, which offer a huge range of activities that will have you coming back again and again.

See native wildlife living in rare pockets of bushland once common around Sydney, or take a fascinating walk to explore the park's cultural history. You'll see everything from convict-built buildings and military fortifications to Aboriginal sites and a heritage lighthouse. And with the harbour's staggering coastline creating an endless natural lookout, the park's jaw-dropping views simply have to be seen to be believed. If you're at one of the park's lookouts during winter, be sure to keep a lookout for whales on their annual migration north.

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