Wybung Head is found at the end of Wybung Head Rd. This walk leads from the car park along a wide trail to the grand views up and down the coast from the end of the headland. A narrow track finishes the walk to the tip of Wybung Head, where there are 270-degree views of the ocean, up and down the coast. There are many large and crumbly cliffs here, please take care. A great spot for whale watching or just enjoying the turbulent ocean views.
Wybung Head
And Walk
Wybung Head
20 mins
49 m
Moderate track
(0km) Wybung Head car park → Whale watching area
70 m
2 mins
0m
-9m
Easy track
Wybung Whale Watching Area
(0km) Wybung Head car park → Wybung Head clearing
280 m
6 mins
0m
-37m
Moderate track
(0.28km) Wybung Head clearing → Tip of Wybung Head
130 m
2 mins
1m
-11m
Moderate track
Wybung Head
Maps for the Wybung Head walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Wybung Head bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wybung Head
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 804 m | ||
Time | 20 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
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) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining 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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wybung Head walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Wybung Head walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Wybung Head walk starts and ends at the Wybung Head car park (gps: -33.196223, 151.62127)
Your main transport option to Wybung Head car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/wh
Gallery images
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Grass Tree Track
And Walk
Grass Tree Track
30 mins
4 m
Experienced only
The Grass Tree Track links Wybung Head Rd with Frazer Beach via a ridge-top track. At the time of writing, this track was very overgrown (hence the high grade) and the trackhead difficult to find. Once on course, much of the track is clearer and quiet eroded in places. It is an interesting walk to see some diverse vegetation,noticing how it changes with altitude. At the bottom of the hill, the track emerges onto Frazer Beach before heading to the picnic area at the end of Frazer Rd.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.
(0km) Upper end of Grass Tree Track → Bongon Lagoon
740 m
16 mins
1m
-89m
Experienced only
Frazer Beach
(0.74km) Bongon Lagoon → Frazer Beach Picnic Area
130 m
2 mins
3m
0m
Unknow grade
Frazer Beach Picnic Area
Maps for the Grass Tree Track walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Grass Tree Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Grass Tree Track
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 862 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 5/6 Experienced only |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Rough unclear track (5/6) | ||
Signs | No directional signs (5/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 740m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 130m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 740m of this walk follows a rough unclear track, whilst the remaining 130m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 740m of this walk Has no directional signs, whilst the remaining 130m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 740m of this walk requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 130m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 740m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 740m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 130m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Grass Tree Track walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Grass Tree Track walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Grass Tree Track walk starts at the Upper end of Grass Tree Track (gps: -33.193935, 151.61836)
Your main transport option to Upper end of Grass Tree Track is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
The Grass Tree Track ends at the Frazer Beach Picnic Area (gps: -33.187821, 151.62196)
Your main transport option to Frazer Beach Picnic Area is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gtt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach
25 mins
12 m
Easy track
A short walk to access the beach from Freemans camping area. This easy walk takes campers along a wide path to Birdie Beach car park, then to Birdie Beach. The campsite is far enough back from the beach to be protected from the sea breeze, so this walk saves the longer trip via the road. Further north on Birdie Beach is Red Ochre Beach (a nude beach) and also Birdie Lagoon. Birdie Beach is not patrolled.
Freemans camping ground
(0km) Freemans camping ground → Birdie Beach car park bridge
410 m
7 mins
2m
-7m
Very easy
Birdie Beach car park
(0.41km) Birdie Beach car park bridge → North Birdie Beach
200 m
3 mins
0m
-3m
Easy track
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill along the timbered track and over the rise, in the opposite direction to the ‘Unclad Bathing 150m’ sign[17] (directly away from the car park). The sandy track then leads to another ‘Unclad Bathing 150m’ sign[18] (pointing left), then comes to the northern end of Birdie Beach[19].
Birdie Beach
Maps for the Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.2 km | ||
Time | 25 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Flat, no steps (1/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 600m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 410m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 200m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 600m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 600m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 600m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 600m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach walk starts and ends at the Freemans camping ground (gps: -33.201138, 151.60383)
Your main transport option to Freemans camping ground is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/fcatbb
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Geebung Track
And Walk
Geebung Track
1 Hr
92 m
Moderate track
The Geebung Track links Campbell Dr and Wybung Head Rd via a track through the heath. Forming part of a coastal walk, you will find occasional ocean views in addition to a great view of Birdie Beach about halfway. The Geebung Track is a great place to enjoy the wildflower display in spring and early summer. If you have extra time, you could extend your journey with the Wybung Head walk for more ocean views.
(0km) Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr → Birdie Beach View
1.7 km
29 mins
60m
-5m
Moderate track
Birdie Beach View
(1.67km) Birdie Beach View → Int of Geebung Track and Wybung Head Rd
690 m
12 mins
32m
-5m
Moderate track
Maps for the Geebung Track walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Geebung Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Geebung Track
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 2.4 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 2.4km has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 2.4km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 2.4km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 2.4km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 2.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 2.4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Geebung Track walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Geebung Track walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Geebung Track walk starts at the Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr (gps: -33.195424, 151.60157)
Your main transport option to Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
The Geebung Track ends at the Int of Geebung Track and Wybung Head Rd (gps: -33.194166, 151.61786)
Your main transport option to Int of Geebung Track and Wybung Head Rd is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/2i
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Munmorah Coast Track
And Walk
Munmorah Coast Track
1 hr 30 mins
96 m
Experienced only
Starting from Campbell Dr, this walk follows the Geebung and Grass Tree tracks to Frazer Beach, with an optional sidetrip to Wybung Head. Geebung Track leads you through the low heath and past a few sweeping ocean views, and great wildflower displays in spring and summer. The side trip to Wybung Head follows a dirt road, and the views are well worth the detour. Grass Tree Track is overgrown and unclear in places, making its way down to Frazer Beach.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.
(0km) Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr → Birdie Beach View
1.7 km
29 mins
60m
-5m
Moderate track
Birdie Beach View
(1.67km) Birdie Beach View → Int of Geebung Track and Wybung Head Rd
690 m
12 mins
32m
-5m
Moderate track
(2.35km) Int of Geebung Track and Wybung Head Rd → Upper end of Grass Tree Track
50 m
1 mins
0m
0m
Very easy
(2.41km) Upper end of Grass Tree Track → Tip of Wybung Head
790 m
15 mins
1m
-74m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the locked gate at the car park[22] (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[23]. The trail then bends left and passes along the top of an unfenced cliff[24]. As the trail flattens out, it passes a grassy clearing and ends on the narrow saddle[25], with views up and down the coast.
Continue straight: From the narrow saddle, this walk follows the narrower track towards the ocean along middle of the headland[26]. 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[27]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.
Wybung Head
(2.41km) Upper end of Grass Tree Track → Bongon Lagoon
740 m
16 mins
1m
-89m
Experienced only
Frazer Beach
(3.15km) Bongon Lagoon → Frazer Beach Picnic Area
130 m
2 mins
3m
0m
Unknow grade
Frazer Beach Picnic Area
Maps for the Munmorah Coast Track walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Munmorah Coast Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Munmorah Coast Track
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 3.3 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 5/6 Experienced only |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Rough unclear track (5/6) | ||
Signs | No directional signs (5/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 740m has short steep hills. The remaining (55m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
2.5km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 740m follows a rough unclear track. The remaining (55m) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
2.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 740m Has no directional signs. The remaining (180m) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
2.4km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 740m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (180m) requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 2.4km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 740m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 3.1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 180m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Munmorah Coast Track walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Munmorah Coast Track walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Munmorah Coast Track walk starts at the Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr (gps: -33.195424, 151.60157)
Your main transport option to Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
The Munmorah Coast Track ends at the Frazer Beach Picnic Area (gps: -33.187821, 151.62196)
Your main transport option to Frazer Beach Picnic Area is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/mct
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Campbell Dr to Birdie Beach View (Geebung Track)
1 hr 15 mins
65 m
Moderate track
This walk follows the Geebung Track to the sweeping views of Birdie Beach. From Campbell Dr, you will follow a management trail down to a creek where the Geebung Track narrows and winds through the heath to the top of the hill, where there is a view to Birdie Beach. The views south along Birdie Beach are good and extend over Bird Island to Norah Head. This walk is especially worthwhile in spring when the wildflowers are in bloom (although you will still see wildflowers for much of summer).
(0km) Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr → Birdie Beach View
1.7 km
29 mins
60m
-5m
Moderate track
Birdie Beach View
Maps for the Campbell Dr to Birdie Beach View (Geebung Track) walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Campbell Dr to Birdie Beach View (Geebung Track) bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Campbell Dr to Birdie Beach View (Geebung Track)
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 3.3 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 15 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 1.7km has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.7km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.7km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.7km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.7km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.7km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Campbell Dr to Birdie Beach View (Geebung Track) walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Campbell Dr to Birdie Beach View (Geebung Track) walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Campbell Dr to Birdie Beach View (Geebung Track) walk starts and ends at the Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr (gps: -33.195424, 151.60157)
Your main transport option to Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/cdtbbvt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Campbell Drive to Snapper Point
And Walk
Campbell Drive to Snapper Point
1 hr 45 mins
135 m
Experienced only
This walk follows the Coast Track to Frazer Beach, along the Geebung and (overgrown) Grass Tree Tracks. From the northern end of Frazer Beach, the walk heads across the exposed rockshelf to Snapper Point Beach, then on to Snapper Point (consider tide and sea conditions before setting out). From Snapper Point, there are more great ocean views and a lookout which views a large sea cave. If you have extra time, the side trip to Wybung Head is worth the effort. A very diverse walk exploring many of the highlights in the park.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.
(0km) Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr → Birdie Beach View
1.7 km
29 mins
60m
-5m
Moderate track
Birdie Beach View
(1.67km) Birdie Beach View → Int of Geebung Track and Wybung Head Rd
690 m
12 mins
32m
-5m
Moderate track
(2.35km) Int of Geebung Track and Wybung Head Rd → Upper end of Grass Tree Track
50 m
1 mins
0m
0m
Very easy
(2.41km) Upper end of Grass Tree Track → Tip of Wybung Head
790 m
15 mins
1m
-74m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the locked gate at the car park[22] (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[23]. The trail then bends left and passes along the top of an unfenced cliff[24]. As the trail flattens out, it passes a grassy clearing and ends on the narrow saddle[25], with views up and down the coast.
Continue straight: From the narrow saddle, this walk follows the narrower track towards the ocean along middle of the headland[26]. 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[27]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.
Wybung Head
(2.41km) Upper end of Grass Tree Track → Bongon Lagoon
740 m
16 mins
1m
-89m
Experienced only
Frazer Beach
(3.15km) Bongon Lagoon → Frazer Beach Picnic Area
130 m
2 mins
3m
0m
Unknow grade
(3.27km) Frazer Beach Picnic Area → Frazer Beach Camping Ground
180 m
4 mins
8m
-1m
Unknow grade
Frazer camping ground
(3.45km) Frazer Beach Camping Ground → Northern end of Frazer Beach
70 m
2 mins
0m
-9m
Moderate track
(3.52km) Northern end of Frazer Beach → Snapper Point Beach
370 m
7 mins
13m
-9m
Experienced only
Snapper Point Beach
(3.9km) Snapper Point Beach → Snapper Point Beach Buoy
110 m
2 mins
2m
-4m
Experienced only
(4km) Snapper Point Beach Buoy → Life Buoy Sign
100 m
2 mins
13m
-1m
Moderate track
(4.11km) Life Buoy Sign → Snapper Point Memorial
30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m
Moderate track
Snapper Point Memorial
(4.11km) Life Buoy Sign → Snapper Point car park
110 m
2 mins
3m
-1m
Easy track
Snapper Point Cave Lookout
Maps for the Campbell Drive to Snapper Point walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Campbell Drive to Snapper Point bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Campbell Drive to Snapper Point
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4.2 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 45 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 5/6 Experienced only |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Rough unclear track (5/6) | ||
Signs | No directional signs (5/6) | ||
Experience Required | High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6) | ||
Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 1.3km has short steep hills. The remaining (340m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
2.8km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 1.2km follows a rough unclear track. Whilst another 100m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and the remaining 55m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
2.5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 1.2km Has no directional signs. The remaining (540m) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
2.5km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 740m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. Whilst another 540m requires no previous bushwalking experience and the remaining 480m requires a leader with a high level of bushwalking experience.
weather
2.6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation) and another 840m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety. The remaining (480m) forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 3.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 640m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Campbell Drive to Snapper Point walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Campbell Drive to Snapper Point walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Campbell Drive to Snapper Point walk starts at the Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr (gps: -33.195424, 151.60157)
Your main transport option to Int of Geebung Track and Campbell Dr is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
The Campbell Drive to Snapper Point ends at the Snapper Point car park (gps: -33.18624, 151.62793)
Your main transport option to Snapper Point car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/cdtsp
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Wybung Head whale viewing area
And Walk
Wybung Head whale viewing area
5 mins
9 m
Easy track
This short walk starts at the end of Wybung Head Rd, leading along the top of the ridge to a fairly large clearing with sweeping ocean views. A large sign provides some information on Marine Mammals. This is a good spot to watch migrations – northern migration from June to July and southern migration from Sept to Oct. There is no shade, wind protection or any other facilities, so come well prepared if planning to sit and watch for a while.
(0km) Wybung Head car park → Whale watching area
70 m
2 mins
0m
-9m
Easy track
Wybung Whale Watching Area
Maps for the Wybung Head whale viewing area walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Wybung Head whale viewing area bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Wybung Head whale viewing area
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 142 m | ||
Time | 5 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 70m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 70m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 70m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 70m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 70m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 70m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wybung Head whale viewing area walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Wybung Head whale viewing area walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Wybung Head whale viewing area walk starts and ends at the Wybung Head car park (gps: -33.196221, 151.62127)
Your main transport option to Wybung Head car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/whwva
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout
3 mins
3 m
Very easy
This short walk leads from the Tea Tree car park and Picnic Area to the Bird Island Lookout. The view from the fenced platform looks up and down Birdie Beach, and out to sea to Bird Island. The walk starts from the car park and heads across the compacted dirt and gravel track, before leading up a timber ramp to the actual lookout. A short walk to a grand view.
(0km) Tea Tree car park → Tea Tree car park information sign
10 m
0m
0m
Very easy
(0.01km) Tea Tree car park information sign → Tea Tree Picnic area
30 m
0m
0m
Easy track
Tea Tree Picnic area
in a shelter[7] and a 4 picnic tables
, and tap water
. An information sign[8] markes the start of a track, leading to a lookout and to Birdie Beach. The grass is usually short and the ground well packed, although gently sloping and uneven in places. There is limited shade, but the heath provides fair protection from the afternoon sea breeze. A quiet picnic area, great if visiting the beach. (There is a toilet a short drive away at the main Birdie Beach car park).
(0.01km) Tea Tree car park information sign → Bird Island Lookout
60 m
1 mins
0m
-3m
Very easy
, this walk follows the firm gravel track directly away from the car park[10] (towards the ocean) for about 50m to pass the ‘Seabird Survival’ information sign[11] and find the start of the boardwalk. The walk continues along the timber boardwalk for just shy of 15m to find an intersection (with a boardwalk on the right) and the fenced, un-signposted lookout[12].
Bird Island Lookout
Maps for the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout
Accessibility summary information for the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 1 places to sit on this walk.
Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Accessibility Details
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 136 m | ||
Time | 3 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 1/6 Very easy |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Flat, no steps (1/6) |
Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 70m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 70m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 70m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 70m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 70m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 70m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk starts and ends at the Tea Tree car park (gps: -33.20585, 151.60275)
Your main transport option to Tea Tree car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ttpatbil
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Snapper Point
And Walk
Snapper Point
10 mins
5 m
Moderate track
This short walk takes you from the great view of Snapper Point Sea Cave (at the end of Snapper Point Rd) along a management trail to Snapper Point. The area is very rocky and provides grand ocean views. The memorial on Snapper Point gives a good reminder to take care. There are views out over the ocean, and also south to Frazer Beach and north up the coast. An enjoyable short walk with great views, especially on sunny days.
Snapper Point Cave Lookout
(0km) Snapper Point car park → Life Buoy Sign
110 m
2 mins
1m
-3m
Easy track
(0.11km) Life Buoy Sign → Snapper Point Memorial
30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m
Moderate track
Snapper Point Memorial
Maps for the Snapper Point walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Snapper Point bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Snapper Point
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 280 m | ||
Time | 10 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
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 | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 110m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 35m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 110m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 35m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 110m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 35m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 110m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 35m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 110m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 35m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 140m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Snapper Point walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Snapper Point walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Snapper Point walk starts and ends at the Snapper Point car park (gps: -33.18624, 151.62793)
Your main transport option to Snapper Point car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/2h
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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