Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail
Hunter Wetlands National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Scotts Point Way to Riverside Park trail.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.4km one-way
Time
45min - 1hr 15min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Steps
No steps
Quality of path
Well-formed track: The walk is 4m-wide and hard-packed ground with some wood vehicle bridges at points.
Other barriers
Gates: There are gates at the start and the end of the walk.
Other barriers:
- There are points on the track where grass has grown.
- After rain, some parts of the track may be boggy and muddy.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Scotts Point to Riverside Park trail is in the Ash Island precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park. To get there from Newcastle:
- From the Pacific Highway, turn onto the Ash Island Bridge.
- On the other side of the bridge, turn left and drive along Scotts Point Way.
- Park at the end of Scotts Point Way near the information sign
Parking
- Roadside parking is available if you're starting the walk at Scotts Point Way.
- There's a bitumen carpark if you're starting the walk from Riverside Park.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Hunter Wetlands National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
With the weather mild, now is the time to get those bicycles out and ride the paths around Ash Island.
Spring
Pack a picnic to eat at Scotts Point or Riverside Park This is also the time you'll see the cream flowers of the mangroves .
Summer
This is the best time for birdwatching at Stockton Sandspit, as many of the migratory birds are here feeding. Make sure you're there at low-tide.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
42°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
1.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
November
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
283.7mm
Facilities
Picnic tables
There are picnic tables at points along the walk.
Seats and resting points
There is a covered shelter at the bend in the walk with 3 benches.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Scotts Point to Riverside Park trail is 4m-wide, flat and step-free. There are some areas where assistance may be required:
- There are gates at the start and the end of the walk
- There are points on the track where grass has grown.
- After rain, some parts of the track may be boggy and muddy.
There are flush toilets at the Riverside Park end of the track, but they're not accessible or ambulant.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Newcastle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4946 4100
- npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Wetlands Place, Shortland NSW 2307
Park info
- in Hunter Wetlands National Park in the North Coast region
Hunter Wetlands National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.