The Coal Loader
Coal loading tunnels and a rooftop garden platform make The Coal Loader a public park on Sydney Harbour at Waverton, a former coal transfer depot. The parklands and platform are open to the public at any time, and the site is the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability.
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About The Coal Loader
Coal Loading Tunnels and Rooftop Platform at The Coal Loader
The Coal Loader has coal loading tunnels that visitors can explore, and the tunnels were once used to load coal. The Coal Loader has a platform that is a rooftop garden, and the park describes it as one of Sydney's largest rooftop gardens. The platform is open to the public at any time, and the park suggests spending an afternoon there. The site was a former coal transfer depot before it became the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability.
Foreshore Parkland and Walking Track at The Coal Loader
The Coal Loader has foreshore parkland, and the centre's sustainability focus extends to that foreshore park. The Coal Loader has a walking track and a community garden on the site. The parkland and platform remain open to the public at any time, including on public holidays, when the centre's office is closed.
Facilities at The Coal Loader
Getting to The Coal Loader
The Coal Loader is at 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton NSW 2060, on the right-hand side before Balls Head Reserve.
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- 📍Balls Head Reserve
- 📍Quarantine Boat Depot Beach (beach, about 150 m)
Frequently asked questions about The Coal Loader
Is The Coal Loader open to the public?
Yes, the parklands and platform are open to the public at any time, including public holidays.
Are there toilets at The Coal Loader?
Yes, the park has public toilets, seats and picnic tables, and a water fountain.
Can you bring a dog to The Coal Loader?
Dogs are permitted at the park with restrictions, and the council's dogs in public spaces page covers them.
Is the cafe at The Coal Loader open?
The Coal Loader cafe is currently closed, and the council says updates will be shared on the cafe's webpage.