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McKell Park

McKell Park is on the shores of Sydney Harbour with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the west and Sydney Heads to the east. It is a great vantage point to view Sydney Harbour activities.

The park comprises grassed landscape terraces stepping down to the harbour foreshore and the public ferry wharf. It is often used for wedding ceremonies as it has superb harbour views and manicured gardens surrounded by magnificent mature trees. The heritage listed Canonbury Cottage is the centrepiece of the park.

Getting here

159 Darling Point Road, Darling Point

Darling Point Ferry Wharf and Darling Point Road
Park gates are open from dawn to dusk (ie. approximately 7:00am - 7:30pm)

Facilities

Manicured lawns
Public ferry wharf
Sandstone sculptures
Exotic garden
Canonbury Cottage is available for limited hire for private functions, champagne toast and birthdays within the grounds.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited at all times

Restrictions

Weddings and private social events are restricted to less than 100 people
No marquees or wedding arches are permitted in association with the use of the park
The park is closed in the evenings except for New Year's Eve celebrations
Amusement devices such as jumping castles, petting zoos, kindy farms or pony rides

History

Discover the history of McKell Park and Canonbury cottage(PDF, 130KB)

Plan of management

The use of the park and its long term development is subject to the plan of management developed in conjunction with the local community.

Generic Crown Lands Plans of Management 2023(PDF, 10MB) (includes McKell Park)

Additional information

Wedding bookings shall not exceed 2 hours
Social bookings shall not exceed 4 hours
Weddings and private social events are restricted to less than 100 people
A maximum of 2 bookings permitted per day (i.e only 1 booking permitted at any given time)
An event bond of $250 is applicable for all wedding ceremonies and large social functions at McKell Park, and for weekend use of Canonbury Cottage