This short track provides access up to Findlay's picnic area.
| Start | The main entrance, Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Road |
|---|---|
| Finish | Findlay's Picnic Area |
| Time | 10 minutes one way |
| Toilets | Located in the main car park area and Findlay's picnic area |
| Dogs | Must be kept on a leash |
| Description | From the main entrance, follow the path alongside the road, up past the Visitor Centre and the main car park until you reach Findlay's picnic area. |
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