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For its lovely beaches that offer a panoramic view of the Sydney Harbour, Nielsen Park, Sydney is a frequented by many families especially from the eastern suburbs. Nielsen Park has a generous cover of shady trees and the walk along the park is most relaxing. Nielsen Park: History During initial years Nielsen Park belonged to Vaucluse House estate, which was under the ownership of William Charles Wentworth. His son-in-law, John Reeve constructed Greycliffe House on the raised plain above Shark Beach. The year 1911 saw the area being given to the public and christened Neil Park, after the incumbent minister for land, Niels Nielsen. Subsequent to its being declared a public property, Nielsen Park received additional features in the form of the bathing sheds, kiosk and the sea wall. In 1975 the park together with the house was subsumed under the umbrella of Sydney Harbour National Park. Nielsen Park: Features An outing to Nielsen Park promises all the excitement of swimming, a long walk along the Hermitage Foreshore Track, which leads from Park to Rose Bay and aptly complemented by the relaxing ambience of the Greycliffe House. The much admired Greycliffe House is one of the few models of Gothic architecture that remain in Sydney. The House’s garden is immaculately maintained and boasts of large variety of species of plants. Nielsen Park: How to Reach For visits to Nielsen Park there is public transport- Bus 324 or 325- available from Circular Quay. The park opens at 5 am and shuts at 10 pm.
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