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    Alex McKenzie Park & Arboretum

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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

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    Chris
    Sep 15, 2026
    Positive

    Lots of space. Lots of good walks. Near road but pretty quiet here.

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    Anonymous
    Dec 23, 2025
    Positive

    The gates are now open. Some areas are restricted due to recent storm damage still being cleared. There are large areas for you and your leashed dog to wander through. It is very peaceful.

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    Anonymous
    Oct 27, 2025
    Positive

    Gate currently locked. Like from storm damage is my guess.

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    Anonymous
    Oct 17, 2025
    Positive

    Pleasant spot for a night. Nice walk around the Aboretum. Sign clearly states overnight camping is welcome, free but donations accepted.

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    Eduardo
    May 28, 2025
    Negative

    Just a parking. No signs about overnight permission so we left. There were many possums, we saw 5-6 just in the entrance.

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    Jeannine
    Jan 5, 2025
    Positive

    Beautiful little parking space. Is close to a road. It has a toilet, nothing special but it's enough.

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    Anonymous
    Nov 12, 2024
    Positive

    Stopped here because my van ran out of fuel. Very quiet and peaceful. No one else here the night I stayed. Clean toilets and nice scenery

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    Anonymous
    Feb 27, 2024
    Positive

    Lovely and quiet, we were the only ones there for the night. Great clean flushing toilet!

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    Anonymous
    Oct 19, 2023
    Positive

    great spot, very quiet. flush toilets veeeery clean!

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    Anonymous
    Mar 7, 2023
    Positive

    Loved this 'simple' place