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20 min to 30 min
| Start | (-33.5466677,151.2290913) |
| Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Ferry Train |
| Directions | From Pacific Highway, B83
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After another 35 m come to the "McKell Park".
McKell Park
McKell Park
McKell Park is an excellent spot for an afternoon with the kids. It has a large fenced playground, interpretive display about Australia's federation, a swimming area, electric BBQ's, seating, toilets and change room facilities. The park overlooks the boats in the Hawkesbury River and is very close to the car park at the end of Dangar Rd.
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McKell Park is an excellent spot for an afternoon with the kids. It has a large fenced playground, interpretive display about Australia's federation, a swimming area, electric BBQ's, seating, toilets and change room facilities. The park overlooks the boats in the Hawkesbury River and is very close to the car park at the end of Dangar Rd.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Parsley Bay Boat Ramp. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 35 m find the "Upper McKell Park Picnic Area" (on your right).
Upper McKell Park Picnic Area
Upper McKell Park Picnic Area
McKell Park Picnic Area is perched on the headland above Parsley Bay. The picnic area provides a pleasant grassy area with picnic shelters, electric BBQ's and toilets. The picnic area also has a lookout over the Hawkesbury River.
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McKell Park Picnic Area is perched on the headland above Parsley Bay. The picnic area provides a pleasant grassy area with picnic shelters, electric BBQ's and toilets. The picnic area also has a lookout over the Hawkesbury River.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 910 m |
| Time | 20 min to 30 min |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| 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) |
Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 305 m apart with the largest gap of 470 m.
Seat: There is one 270 m from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
| 215 m | [toilet] |
Seat
| 270 m | [seat] |
Toilet
| 690 m | [toilet] |
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Find the car park at the start.
Find the King Tide Cafe at the start.
After another 15 m pass the picnic table (10 m on your left).
After another 8 m pass the BBQ (10 m on your left).
Then head down the steps (about 10 m long)
After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (on your left).
Then head up the steps (about 65 m long)
After 320 m head through/around the gate.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 330 m to the main route.
