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Cooks River Cycleway: Mackey Park to Belfield

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New South Wales

Cooks River Cycleway: Mackey Park to Belfield

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Cooks River Cycleway: Mackey Park to Belfield

03:38

14.3km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.48 km

Steel Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Steel Park is a large riverside recreation area nestled along the Cooks River, with open lawns, sports fields, picnic areas, and access to the popular Cooks River cycle and walking path. There is a playground, outdoor fitness equipment, shady picnic spots, and a seasonal water play area that makes it especially popular with families in the warmer months. It’s a great place to take a break and enjoy the river scenery.

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4.04 km

Cooks River

Highlight • River

Cooks River winds through Sydney’s inner suburbs for around 23 kilometres, flowing from the Canterbury area to Botany Bay through a mix of parkland, wetlands, and urban neighbourhoods. From here, there are beautiful, wide-open views across the water, where you’ll likely see plenty of waterbirds along the banks. It’s a lovely spot to pause and watch rowers, cyclists, and the changing activity on one of Sydney’s most accessible urban waterways.

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4.90 km

Canterbury Sugar Works

Highlight • Historical Site

The historic Canterbury Sugarworks — also known as the Canterbury Sugar Mill — which was opened in 1842. At this location, imported raw sugar was processed. The gold rush resulted in the facility closing in 1854 due to a labour shortage. The river was dammed at the time to provide fresh water for the boilers.

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6.06 km

Cooks River Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cooks River Cycleway is a shared walking and cycling path in Sydney, following the Cooks River for roughly 23 kilometres from Strathfield to Botany Bay. The mostly flat, paved route passes through parklands, wetlands, and urban green spaces, connecting a series of suburbs along the river corridor. Popular for commuting and recreation, it offers an accessible, off-road route with regular entry points, rest areas, and picturesque waterside sections.

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

203 m

117 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

205 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 July

17°C

12°C

49 %

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