Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail
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45 mins
1.9 km One way
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Easy track
(0km) End of Scotts Point Way → Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks
30 m
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Easy track
(0.03km) Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks → East end of Rainforest boardwalk
230 m
4 mins
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Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the river, following ‘The Silos’ arrow[4] down across the dip and along the dirt track passing 3 seats to find the fibreglass boardwalk[5]. This walk follows the boardwalk for 200m as it winds through the wetlands giving great views and bird watching opportunities to then come to the end of the raised boardwalk and start of a dirt track. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.
Rainforest boardwalk
The boardwalk leads through the beautiful Kooragang Wetlands[6] giving great views of the water plants and birds. Specifically, this walk leads over the Water Ribbon Swale, an abandoned channel of the Hunter River. You might be lucky enough to see
Chestnut Teal, Great Egret, Cattle Egret, Glossy Ibis, Australian White Ibis, Straw-necked Ibis, Common Greenshank, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, or if very lucky a Painted Snipe.
(0.03km) Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks → Scotts Point
600 m
9 mins
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0m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the old road directly away from the car park, keeping the sheltered sign[17] and river to the left. After 150m this walk leads past a seat then after another 180m it leads past another small timber seat[18]. Just 100m past this seat the walk comes to a ‘Green and Golden Bell Frog’ information sign[19] where the walk continues to gently meander along the edge of the wetlands for 170m to come to the Scotts Point picnic area with a sheltered sitting area (on the right). There are beautiful views of the confluence of two creeks with a view across a shipping area and a bridge and distant views of the mountains.
Scotts Point
Scotts Point is home to a water tank, picnic table and seating shelter beside an open grassy area at the confluence of the north and south arms of the Hunter River[20]. There are views down the river to Hexham bridge and past some shipping areas[21]. There are a series of signs [22][23][24] to explain more about the local area. This is a lovely spot to rest and enjoy the river and the wetlands.
(0.63km) Scotts Point → Mid way pincic area
700 m
11 mins
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0m
Easy track
Continue straight: From Scotts Point sheltered sitting area, this walk follows the old road, keeping the river to the left. After about 20m this walk leads past a picnic table then continues along the trail for 220m to pass a ‘Scotts Point Way’ sign[25] where there are more views of the wetlands[26] (to the right). The walk continues along the old road for another 250m to head past a series of large orange triangle boat navigation markers[27] with lovely views over the river[28] then the trail leads back into the she oak forest for about 200m to then cross over a 2.7m wide timber bridge[29] and come to a picnic area with two picnic tables (on the right).
Mid way pincic area
This relaxed picnic area is found on the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River nestled among She Oaks[30] and the wetlands. There are two picnic tables[31][32] on concrete slabs beside the trail. The grassy area around the tables can become boggy[33] after rain or very high tides. A pleasant naturally shaded area with some protection from light winds.
(1.33km) Mid way pincic area → Riverside Park car park int
530 m
8 mins
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0m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk follows the old asphalt road, directly away from the timber bridge, keeping the river to the left[34]. This walk continues along the trail for 180m to pass a single picnic table then another 90m to pass a timber seat (on the right). Continuing along the trail for another 210m this walk leads under the power lines, veers left at the intersection to head past the stone seats then over the grassy section[35] between the car park and river, to the intersection at the other end of the car park marked by a Riverside Park sign[36].
(1.86km) Riverside Park car park int → City Farm jetty
100 m
1 mins
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Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the gravel track to cross the short fibreglass bridge, keeping the river to the left. After about 10m this walk comes to a 3-way intersection with a gravel footpath, marked by an arrow post sign[37].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Jetty’ arrow[38] along the gravel path[39] keeping the river to the left. After about 40m the path leads past a sheltered picnic area and water tap (on the right) then continues for about 30m to come to a ‘Hunter Wetlands National Park’ information sign[40] (on the right). Here the walk leads onto the floating jetty ramp[41] with 1m metal fence that leads to the City Farm jetty[42] (there is an 8cm step[43] to access the actual jetty platform[44]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Jetty’ arrow[38] along the gravel path[39] keeping the river to the left. After about 40m the path leads past a sheltered picnic area and water tap (on the right) then continues for about 30m to come to a ‘Hunter Wetlands National Park’ information sign[40] (on the right). Here the walk leads onto the floating jetty ramp[41] with 1m metal fence that leads to the City Farm jetty[42] (there is an 8cm step[43] to access the actual jetty platform[44]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Riverside Park
Riverside Park is found near the end of ‘The Lane’, Kooragang within Hunter Wetlands National Park. There is the City Farm jetty[45] on the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River[46]. You will also find two picnic shelters[47], each with a water tank. There is also an accessible toilet[48] at the back of the grassy area. There are a few walks that leave from the area and it is also a popular fishing and bird watching area.
Maps for the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Beresfield | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92323N BERESFIELD | NSW-92323N |
| Newcastle | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9232 NEWCASTLE | 9232 |
Cross sectional view of the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail
Accessibility summary information for the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail
Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 8 places to sit on this walk. They are on average 260m apart, with a maximum gap of 690m.
Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Wheelchair Steep There is a 4m long moderately steep section across the dirt/grass between the trail and the boardwalk. Found about 30m into the walk.
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 8 places to sit on this walk. They are on average 260m apart, with a maximum gap of 690m.
Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Wheelchair Steep There is a 4m long moderately steep section across the dirt/grass between the trail and the boardwalk. Found about 30m into the walk.
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Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 1.9 km | ||
| Time | 45 mins | ||
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| Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
| Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 1.3km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 550m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.9km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.9km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail walk starts at the End of Scotts Point Way (gps: -32.838774, 151.6969)Your main transport option to End of Scotts Point Way is by;
Car. There is free parking available.(get details)
The Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail ends at the Riverside Park car park (gps: -32.833948, 151.70896)
Your main transport option to Riverside Park car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/spwtrpt
Gallery images
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* KML (google earth file)
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* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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