McKell Park
A beautiful harbourside park at Darling Point with stunning views, rated 4.7 across more than 500 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
McKell Park sits on Darling Point Road at Darling Point, on the harbour in Sydney's elegant eastern suburbs. A lovely harbourside park on the site of a former grand estate, it offers beautifully landscaped gardens, lawns and a foreshore setting with stunning views across the harbour to the city and the Harbour Bridge.
The appeal is that combination of gracious gardens, a peaceful harbourside setting and spectacular water views, making it a lovely spot for a stroll, a picnic or simply taking in one of the harbour's most beautiful outlooks. A popular spot for weddings and quiet moments alike, it's a serene, scenic escape close to the city.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 500 reviews, it's a much-loved harbourside spot. The park is free and open, but facilities are limited and it can be busy with events, so it's worth checking before a special trip — though for a stroll, a picnic or to take in the harbour views, you can generally just turn up and enjoy one of the eastern suburbs' loveliest waterside parks.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 19:30
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 19:30
- WednesdayToday
- 07:00 – 19:30
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 19:30
- Friday
- 07:00 – 19:30
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 19:30
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 19:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 82
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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