A short walk providing a 360 degree view of the quarry.
| Start | Main car park, Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Road |
|---|---|
| Finish | Viewpoint |
| Distance | 250m |
| Time | 5 minutes one way |
| Toilet | Located in the main car park area |
| Dogs | Must be kept on a leash |
| Description |
From the main car park, follow the road uphill past the buildings. Take the track to your left up the small hill to the viewpoint at the top. From here you can look down on the inner quarry and if you follow a track around the other side of the hill you get a good view of the park including all the Sister City Gardens. |
Walking tracks
Shared use
Connecting tracks
Closed
Parking
Bus stop
Toilets
Water fountains
Accessible tracks
Challenging feature
Entry and exit point
Point of interest
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