Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail

Where

Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast

Accessibility

Medium

Distance

1.4km one-way

Time suggested

45min - 1hr 15min

Grade

Grade 2

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen

Please note

Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch.

Take a step back in history as well as a walk through nature. At the beginning of the Scotts Point to Riverside Park trail, you’ll find a visitor information shelter that shows some reproductions of 1860s botanical drawings by the Scott sisters, the daughters of one of the island’s first European settlers.

The trail follows the north arm of the Hunter River. It’s an easy walk or you can jump on a bike. There are two rest spots with picnic tables – one at Scotts Point and the other at your final destination, Riverside Park.

Once you’re there, you might want to get out your fishing line. There’s a jetty here – the only deepwater one between Newcastle and Raymond Terrace – that’s popular for recreational fishing.

If you’re an early riser, dawn around here is spectacular. The water is so still, it’s like a mirror, and the birds are actively fishing and foraging on the river foreshore.

Take a virtual tour of Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info