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McKell Park

  • Free
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Toilets
  • Accessible
  • Darling Point

Small open foreshore location with good views of the city and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

  • View through trees of sailboats anchored in blue water, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline visible in the background under a clear sky.
  • A waterfront path with trees and grass beside a stone wall overlooks a harbor with boats and a city skyline in the distance under a clear blue sky.
  • A grassy path runs beside a stone wall along a waterfront, with trees, utility boxes, and sunlight streaming through the branches.
  • Stone seawall alongside clear water, with green trees and a house partially visible behind the foliage under a clear blue sky.
  • A stone path curves through a park with stone walls, stairs, lush greenery, tall trees, and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
  • Sunlit garden with stone walls, trimmed hedges, and green metal railings, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.
  • View of sailboats on blue water with the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline in the background, seen from behind green railings and trees.
  • A grassy park area with scattered trees, some in shadow and some in sunlight, with a glimpse of water visible in the background.

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Admission, hours and capacity

Admission

No ticket required.

You do not need to book or register to enter.

Hours

midday – 12:30am

Capacity

Holds up to 1,000 people

About the Site

  • Food and beverages

    No food for sale but you can bring your own

  • Alcohol

    Alcohol isn’t allowed here

  • Toilets

    Toilets are available but accessible facilities aren’t provided

  • Drinking water

    Drinking water stations are available

Restrictions

  • No glass
  • No busking
  • No drones
  • No BYO alcohol
  • Partial fireworks views

Accessibility

  • Transport less than 1km

Location & Access

Darling Point Road, Darling Point

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Managed by

Woollahra Council

02 9391 7000 Website

Transport options

Getting here

  • Roads approaching the vantage point will close from 3pm. Arrive early.
  • See the road closure map and real-time traffic updates at livetraffic.com

      • Bus

        Buses will operate regularly and make stops within short walking distance.

      • Ferry

        The last ferry to Darling Point leaves Circular Quay at 4:57pm. No ferries to or from the wharf after this time.

      Getting home

      • Roads remain closed until around 2am. Follow directions of NSW Police and staff.
      • Pedestrian diversions are in place on New Year’s Eve. The way you arrive, may be different to how you get home.
      • Be prepared for a longer walk to transport hubs.
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