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Map of Wybung Head
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Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Wybung Head bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wybung Head bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	800m
		Time	20 mins
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Grade 3/6 Track: Moderate	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 400m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track
Around 280m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 130m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs
Around 280m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 130m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 400m requires some bushwalking experience.

Weather
Around 280m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 130m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure
Around 280m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 130m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Wybung Head car park
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Wybung Head car park to Whale watching area Optional sidetrip: Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 71 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -9 m
Continue straight: From the locked gate at the car park[1] (at the end of Wybung Head Rd), this walk heads downhill along the management trail for a few metres, then turns left and follows the track[2]. The track heads through the heath to a large 'Marine Mammals' sign[3] (about whales) and a large clearing with wide ocean views[4]. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn around to continue along this walk.)

Wybung Whale Watching Area	Alt = 58 m
The Wybung Whale Watching Area is a small clearing perched on Wybung Head, just a short walk from the end of Wybung Head Rd. The clearing on the top of the hill provides sweeping views[5] of the ocean. A sign hidden among the scrub[6] provides information about the migrating mammals. There is no shade or wind protection on this exposed grassy knoll, but it does provide a great spot to watch the migration. Northern migration from June to July and southern migration from Sept to Oct[7].

(0 km) Wybung Head car park to Wybung Head clearing Track: Moderate - servicetrail	Length = 277 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -37 m
From the locked gate at the car park[8] (at the end of Wybung Head Rd), this walk heads downhill along the management trail. The trail soon passes a track (on the left, that leads to the whale watching area), and continues downhill along the wide trail to find the grand ocean views[9]. The trail then bends left and passes along the top of an unfenced cliff[10]. As the trail flattens out, it passes a grassy clearing and ends on the narrow saddle[11], with views up and down the coast.

(0.28 km) Wybung Head clearing to Tip of Wybung Head Track: Moderate - bushtrack	Length = 125 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 1 m	Descent = -11 m
Continue straight: From the narrow saddle, this walk follows the narrower track towards the ocean along middle of the headland[12]. The track leads up a small rise and through some heath, to then suddenly open up at the top of an unfenced cliff and view across the ocean[13].

Wybung Head	Alt = 25 m
Wybung Head is distinct headland found at the end of Wybung Head Rd, and provides great views up[14] and down[15] the coast. Wybung is a local Aboriginal word meaning 'Dangerous Sea'[16]. The narrow headland has sheer unfenced cliffs all around, and sweeping views of the ocean. There is no shade, or protection from the wind. A great spot to enjoy the pounding sea.

Drive from Wybung Head car park
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

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Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
Frazer camping ground
Freemans camping ground


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Camping Country	401 Pacific Hwy, Belmont North	(02) 4945 1555	19.5 km
Lake Macquarie Kayaks & Camping	Unit 1 61 Alliance Ave, Morisset	(02) 4973 2028	16.5 km
Central Coast Canvas	33 Holloway Drv, Jilliby	(02) 4353 9885	20.3 km
Camping World	Cnr Hillsborough & Macquarie Rds, Warners Bay	(02) 4956 6183	25.7 km
East Lake Refrigeration	511 Lake Rd , Argenton	(02) 4958 6255	29 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Wybung Head.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Wybung Head Click to re-center search
3	VMB2	Tower Street BATEAU BAY	25 km (to the SW)
1	CHT01	Our Town Repeater Group 244 Pacific Highway CHARLESTOWN	27 km (to the NNE)
5	CHN05	Our Town Repeater Group 244 Pacific Highway CHARLESTOWN Emergency use only	27 km (to the NNE)
6	NEW06	Gencom Site 1 Sugarloaf Range via NEWCASTLE	30 km (to the NNW)
2	VMB4	Auzcom Communications Site 1 Sugarloaf Range Via NEWCASTLE	32 km (to the NNW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 3 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Shower or two developing. 14.6°C (feels like 11.7°) 11 km/h from the S (gusting 13) 58% humidity     (as at 18/04:35pm)

Munmorah State Conservation Area Link to official closures and fire bans page
Munmorah State Conservation Area is a coastal park south of Catherine Hill Bay at the northern end of the NSW Central Coast. The park is blessed with some wonderful beaches popular with swimmers and surfers. You can stay overnight in either of the two well established campsites, both a short walk from the beach. The park puts on a wonderful wildflower in spring and summer each year. The park entrance gates are locked overnight and are open 5:30am to 9:00p.m during daylight savings period, 6:00am to 6:00pm outside of daylight savings time.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Munmorah State Conservation Area
Closure information last downloaded Tuesday 18th of June 2013 05:00 PM
CLOSED AREAS
Currently portable toilets only and no drinking water at Freemans Camping Area - Freemans campground
Due to a broken water main the toilets and showers are not functioning at Freemans Camping Area. Portable toilets are on site for visitor use. An outdoor cold shower is available at Birdie Beach carpark.  Note there is no drinking water available at Freemans Camping area.  Water is available at nearby Birdie Beach and Tea Tree Picnic Area, but it is recommended that you bring your own drinking water.
We apologise for any inconvience and will have repairs undertaken as a matter of urgency.

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