This short walk from the Awabakal car park out to the Awabakal Viewpoint offers a relaxing walk through native forest, with a quiet and secluded viewpoint at the end. The native heath throughout this walk is particularly attractive when in flower (July to October). Why not take a blanket and enjoy a picnic at the viewpoint? This short walk takes you to a lovely viewpoint through native forest and is recommended.
Awabakal Viewpoint Walk
And Walk
Awabakal Viewpoint Walk
30 mins
10 m
Hard track
Awabakal Nature Reserve
More info.
Awabakal Car Park
(0km) Awabakal Car Park (end of Ocean St, Dudley) → Int of Awabakal Walk & Viewpoint Track
320 m
5 mins
3m
-3m
Hard track
Turn right: From the intersection[14], this walk follows the track gently uphill[15], while leaving the stand-alone tree[16] directly behind you and keeping the ocean on your left. This walk continues, undulating through coastal vegetation for about 160m, until coming to a level three-way intersection[17] with a smaller track[18] on the right.
(0.32km) Int of Awabakal Walk & Lookout Track → Awabakal Viewpoint
160 m
3 mins
2m
-2m
Hard track
Awabakal Viewpoint
Maps for the Awabakal Viewpoint Walk 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.
Wallsend | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92323S WALLSEND | NSW-92323S |
Newcastle | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9232 NEWCASTLE | 9232 |
Cross sectional view of the Awabakal Viewpoint Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Awabakal Viewpoint Walk
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 | 948 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard 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 | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
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, 470m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 470m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 340m of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 140m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 470m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 470m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 470m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Awabakal Viewpoint Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Awabakal Viewpoint Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Awabakal Viewpoint Walk walk starts and ends at the Awabakal Car Park (end of Ocean St, Dudley) (gps: -32.99527, 151.72749)
Your transport options to Awabakal Car Park (end of Ocean St, Dudley) are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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/avw
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 🙂
Northern Redhead Beach Walk
And Walk
Northern Redhead Beach Walk
30 mins
15 m
Hard track
This circuit walk starts at Webb Park and briefly travels on the Owens Walkway, before walking along the beautiful Redhead Beach to the Redhead SLSC. The rock cliffs at the northern end of Redhead Beach are inspiring and attractive to walk underneath. The walk returns to Webb Park via the SLSC car park, crossing a small creek (feet will get wet) and arriving back on the Owens Walkway and Webb Park. This walk is a good way to experience the northern end of Redhead Beach.
Ken & Audrey Owens Walkway
Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area
(0km) Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area → Webb Park Four-Way Intersection
160 m
3 mins
1m
-2m
Very easy
(0.16km) Webb Park Four-Way Intersection → Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
470 m
8 mins
4m
-7m
Hard track
Turn left: From Redhead Beach (near Webb Park)[27], this walk follows the beach with the ocean on your right. This walk crosses Freshwater Creek (may be covered with sand) after about 60m and continues for about 230m, until coming to the Redhead Beach Surf Life Saving Club[28].
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
(0.63km) Redhead Surf Life Saving Club → Redhead Car Park (Fresh Water Creek end)
190 m
3 mins
3m
-2m
Hard track
(0.82km) Redhead Car Park (Fresh Water Creek end) → Owens Walkway Intersection
180 m
3 mins
5m
-1m
Hard track
(1.01km) Webb Park Four-Way Intersection → Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area
160 m
3 mins
2m
-1m
Very easy
Maps for the Northern Redhead Beach Walk 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.
Swansea | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314N SWANSEA | NSW-92314N |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Northern Redhead Beach Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Northern Redhead Beach Walk
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 | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 820m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 350m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 660m of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 510m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 850m of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 320m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 660m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 510m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
660m of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 320m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (190m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Northern Redhead Beach Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Northern Redhead Beach Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Northern Redhead Beach Walk walk starts and ends at the Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area (gps: -33.013028, 151.71603)
Your transport options to Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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/nrbw
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 🙂
Cain’s Timber Bridge Viewpoint Walk
And Walk
Cain’s Timber Bridge Viewpoint Walk
30 mins
4 m
Very easy
This walk takes you beside the Owens wetland and then finishes at a lovely timber bridge over the Owens Creek. You are likely to see many birds on this walk, particularly if you do the walk in the early morning or late afternoon when the birds are most active. This walk is wheelchair accessible and even has a possible shortcut, ending at the western end of Cain St. This walk makes for a pleasant stroll at anytime of the year.
Ken & Audrey Owens Walkway
Owens Walkway Car Park & Viewpoint
(0km) Owens Walkway Car Park (Off Cain Street) → Owens Walkway Intersection
30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m
Very easy
(0.03km) Owens Walkway Intersection → Owens Wetland Lookout
130 m
2 mins
0m
0m
Very easy
Owens Wetland Viewpoint
(0.16km) Owens Wetland Lookout → Int of Owens Walkway & Cain St Trail
340 m
5 mins
2m
0m
Very easy
(0.51km) Int of Owens Walkway & Cain St Trail → Elevated Timber Bridge
140 m
2 mins
0m
-1m
Very easy
Maps for the Cain’s Timber Bridge Viewpoint Walk 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.
Swansea | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314N SWANSEA | NSW-92314N |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Cain’s Timber Bridge Viewpoint Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cain’s Timber Bridge Viewpoint Walk
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 | 1.3 km | ||
Time | 30 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, 640m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 640m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 640m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 640m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 640m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 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 Cain’s Timber Bridge Viewpoint Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Cain’s Timber Bridge Viewpoint Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Cain’s Timber Bridge Viewpoint Walk walk starts and ends at the Owens Walkway Car Park (Off Cain Street) (gps: -33.015551, 151.71216)
Your transport options to Owens Walkway Car Park (Off Cain Street) are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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/ctbvw
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 🙂
Awabakal Coastal Walk
And Walk
Awabakal Coastal Walk
45 mins
21 m
Hard track
This walk traverses the Awabakal Nature Reserve. Starting from Dudley in the north, this walk travels south through coastal heath and forest, until coming to Redhead. The vegetation throughout this walk is particularly attractive during the wildflower season of July to October. The side trip out to the Awabakal Viewpoint gives great views to the north along the coastline. A car shuffle would be ideal for this one-way walk. The walking tracks are a little overgrown, but if you like native forest and heath, or simply flowers, then this is the walk for you.
Awabakal Nature Reserve
More info.
Awabakal Car Park
(0km) Awabakal Car Park (end of Ocean St, Dudley) → Int of Awabakal Walk & Viewpoint Track
320 m
5 mins
3m
-3m
Hard track
Turn right: From the intersection[14], this walk follows the track gently uphill[15], while leaving the stand-alone tree[16] directly behind you and keeping the ocean on your left. This walk continues, undulating through coastal vegetation for about 160m, until coming to a level three-way intersection[17] with a smaller track[18] on the right.
(0.32km) Int of Awabakal Walk & Lookout Track → Awabakal Viewpoint
160 m
3 mins
2m
-2m
Hard track
Awabakal Viewpoint
(0.32km) Int of Awabakal Walk & Lookout Track → Int of Awabakal Walk & Collier St, Redhead
1.6 km
28 mins
18m
-47m
Hard track
Maps for the Awabakal Coastal Walk 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.
Wallsend | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92323S WALLSEND | NSW-92323S |
Swansea | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314N SWANSEA | NSW-92314N |
Newcastle | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9232 NEWCASTLE | 9232 |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Awabakal Coastal Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Awabakal Coastal Walk
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 | 1.9 km | ||
Time | 45 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
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, 1.9km has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.6km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 320m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 1.8km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 140m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.9km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.9km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Awabakal Coastal Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Awabakal Coastal Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Awabakal Coastal Walk walk starts at the Awabakal Car Park (end of Ocean St, Dudley) (gps: -32.99527, 151.72749)
Your transport options to Awabakal Car Park (end of Ocean St, Dudley) are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Awabakal Coastal Walk ends at the Int of Awabakal Walk & Collier St, Redhead (gps: -33.010777, 151.72498)
Your transport options to Int of Awabakal Walk & Collier St, Redhead are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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/acw
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 🙂
The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway
And Walk
The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway
1 Hr
20 m
Very easy
This walk follows a series of concrete and timber footpaths through the pleasant coastal area. This walk starts and finishes at the Webb Park Picnic Area, which has good facilities and shops nearby. The Owens Walkway has been made in conjunction with the Redhead Landcare group. This walk is great for those wanting to explore the area in a wheelchair or with a pram. There are a few alternate exits along the way if you wish to make the walk shorter.
Ken & Audrey Owens Walkway
Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area
(0km) Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area → Webb Park Four-Way Intersection
160 m
3 mins
1m
-2m
Very easy
(0.16km) Webb Park Four-Way Intersection → Owens Walkway Intersection
450 m
8 mins
5m
-9m
Very easy
Continue straight: From the intersection[30][31], this walk follows the concrete footpath gently uphill[32], while leaving the ‘Dog Exercise Area’ sign[33] on your right. This walk continues for about 40m, until passing between timber posts[34][35] and coming to a three-way intersection with a gently uphill footpath[36] (on your right).
(0.61km) Owens Walkway Intersection → Owens Walkway Car Park (Off Cain Street)
30 m
1 mins
1m
0m
Very easy
Owens Walkway Car Park & Viewpoint
(0.61km) Owens Walkway Intersection → Owens Wetland Lookout
130 m
2 mins
0m
0m
Very easy
Owens Wetland Viewpoint
(0.74km) Owens Wetland Lookout → Int of Owens Walkway & Cain St Trail
340 m
5 mins
2m
0m
Very easy
(1.08km) Int of Owens Walkway & Cain St Trail → Elevated Timber Bridge
140 m
2 mins
0m
-1m
Very easy
Maps for the The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway 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.
Swansea | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314N SWANSEA | NSW-92314N |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway
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 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, 1.2km is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.2km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.2km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.2km 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 The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway walk starts and ends at the Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area (gps: -33.013028, 151.71603)
Your transport options to Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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/wtbvw
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 🙂
The Redhead Owens Walkway Circuit
And Walk
The Redhead Owens Walkway Circuit
1 Hr
26 m
Hard track
This walk visits the Owens Wetland on the Owens Walkway, before entering Redhead Beach and walking north to the Redhead SLSC. The cliffs to the north are worth a closer look. The walk then returns via the Redhead Beach car park, crossing a creek (your feet will get wet) and following the Owens Walkway back to the start of the walk. A good walk that gives an excellent sense of the northern end of Redhead.
Ken & Audrey Owens Walkway
Owens Walkway Car Park & Viewpoint
(0km) Owens Walkway Car Park (Off Cain Street) → Owens Walkway Intersection
30 m
1 mins
0m
-1m
Very easy
(0.03km) Owens Walkway Intersection → Owens Wetland Lookout
130 m
2 mins
0m
0m
Very easy
Owens Wetland Viewpoint
(0.16km) Owens Wetland Lookout → Int of Owens Walkway & Cain St Trail
340 m
5 mins
2m
0m
Very easy
(0.51km) Int of Owens Walkway & Cain St Trail → Elevated Timber Bridge
140 m
2 mins
0m
-1m
Very easy
(0.64km) Elevated timber bridge → Redhead Beach (Owens Walk end)
560 m
9 mins
3m
-7m
Hard track
(1.21km) Redhead Beach (Owens Walk end) → Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
1.2 km
18 mins
7m
-4m
Hard track
Continue straight: From Redhead Beach (near Webb Park)[59], this walk follows the beach with the ocean on your right. This walk crosses Freshwater Creek (may be covered with sand) after about 60m and continues for about 230m, until coming to the Redhead Beach Surf Life Saving Club[60].
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
(2.36km) Redhead Surf Life Saving Club → Redhead Car Park (Fresh Water Creek end)
190 m
3 mins
3m
-2m
Hard track
(2.55km) Redhead Car Park (Fresh Water Creek end) → Owens Walkway Intersection
180 m
3 mins
5m
-1m
Hard track
(2.73km) Webb Park Four-Way Intersection → Int of Owens Walkway & Dog exercise footpath
390 m
7 mins
5m
-9m
Very easy
(3.13km) Int of Owens Walkway & Dog exercise footpath → Owens Walkway Car Park (Off Cain Street)
90 m
2 mins
1m
0m
Very easy
Turn right: From the intersection[103][104], this walk follows the concrete footpath gently uphill[105], leaving the ocean directly behind you. This walk continues through coastal forest (passing a water tap[106] on the right), until coming to the Owens Walkway car park[107][108], with an elevated lookout[109] on your left.
Maps for the The Redhead Owens Walkway Circuit 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.
Swansea | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314N SWANSEA | NSW-92314N |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the The Redhead Owens Walkway Circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Redhead Owens Walkway Circuit
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 | 3.2 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 2.5km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 750m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 1.9km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 1.3km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 2.1km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 1.1km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
1.3km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 1.1km requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (850m) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 1.8km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.4km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
1.3km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 1.1km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (750m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the The Redhead Owens Walkway Circuit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the The Redhead Owens Walkway Circuit walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The The Redhead Owens Walkway Circuit walk starts and ends at the Owens Walkway Car Park (Off Cain Street) (gps: -33.015551, 151.71216)
Your transport options to Owens Walkway Car Park (Off Cain Street) are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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/2o
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 🙂
Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk
And Walk
Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk
1 Hr
10 m
Moderate track
The Belmont Lagoon Spit walk in Belmont is a quiet relaxing walk surrounded by water. This walk is best completed in the early morning or late afternoon, when the bird life is most active. You may see Black Swans, Spoon Bills and if you are lucky, the migratory Bar Tailed Godwit. This walk is close to Redhead Beach and could happily be combined with a dip or a beach stroll. The Belmont Lagoon is a sanctuary for wildlife in the area.
Belmont Lagoon
More info.
Belmont Lagoon Car Park
More info.
(0km) Belmont Lagoon (Beach St Car Park) → Int of Cold Tea Walkway & Ocean Park Trail
960 m
15 mins
4m
-2m
Moderate track
Turn right: From the intersection[17][18], this walk follows the trail, initially keeping the footbridge and creek on your right[19] and Belmont Lagoon on your left. This walk continues for about 700m, until coming to a four-way intersection[20] with a large trail, and a faint trail[21] directly ahead.
(0.96km) Int of Cold Tea Walkway & Ocean Park Trail → Belmont Lagoon Car Park
1.2 km
19 mins
2m
-3m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection[29], this walk follows Ocean Park Road gently uphill, while initially keeping the large metal gate[30] and Ocean Park Trail on your right. This walk continues for about 500m to pass Green Street[31] on your left. Then this walk continues for about 120m, passing William Street and some houses[32] on your left, until coming to a three-way intersection with a trail and ‘Belmont Lagoon Reserve’ sign[33][34] on the right (as Ocean Park Road[35] turns left).
Veer right: From the intersection[36][37], this walk follows the trail, while keeping the ‘Belmont Lagoon Reserve’ sign[38][39] on the right and the houses on the left. This walk continues for about 150m, until coming to a car park[40] with a low metal locked gate[41], and a ‘Belmont Lagoon Reserve Map’ sign[42] on the right (with cricket oval[43] beyond).
(0.96km) Int of Cold Tea Walkway & Ocean Park Trail → Belmont Lagoon Spit
650 m
10 mins
1m
-3m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection[48], this walk follows the trail gently downhill[49], while keeping the large pile of concrete rubble[50] initially on your right. This walk continues, undulating gently[51] with the lagoon[52] on both sides for about 400m, until coming to the end of the spit[53] and two derelict buildings[54].
Belmont Lagoon Spit
Maps for the Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk 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.
Swansea | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314N SWANSEA | NSW-92314N |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk
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 | 3.2 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 | 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
Around 880m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 730m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.6km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.6km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.6km 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 Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk walk starts and ends at the Belmont Lagoon (Beach St Car Park) (gps: -33.048223, 151.65833)
Your transport options to Belmont Lagoon (Beach St Car Park) are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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/blsw
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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