Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

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Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

Wander among the mangroves to step back in time to explore the old Schoolmaster’s House that was part of a once vibrant community in the area. Following devastating floods in 1955, the people moved from the area with the area still being leased as farmland. Now, these wetlands are protected as part of the national park ensuring the survival of the endangered ecological community of saltmarsh and all the fish, birds and other animals that rely on them for survival. Bring a picnic lunch and settle under a tree or bring binoculars and a bird guide. Take your time to enjoy all this area has on offer.

(0km) Mangrove Boardwalk car park → Boardwalk seating area

350 m
5 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

From the Mangrove Boardwalk car park

[Pinch Point]

[1] on Millams Rd Kooragang, (with the large ‘Welcome to Kooragang Wetlands’ sign[2]) this walk follows the ‘Mangrove Boardwalk’ arrow[3] along the timber boardwalk directly away from the road. This walk gently meanders along the boardwalk for about 80m to cross a bridge with (90cm high) hand railings[4], to come to a seat

[Seat]

about 50m later. This walk then continues for the next 160m, passing a few information signs[5][6][7] to find another seat

[Seat]

. The walk continues along the boardwalk through the open wetlands for another 60m to come to a third seat

[Seat]

(on the left).

Mangroves

Mangroves are a type of resistant, salt tolerant and pretty cool tree. They are are a type of halophyte, a plant that grows in salty water. They are perfectly adapted for life in harsh coastal conditions and salt marshes like this one. The plants contain systems to manage the salt levels and root system to anchor in different areas from deep mud to rocky coastlines. The roots also have aerial shoots to help deal with the particular low oxygen levels of mud. The mangroves are great and environmentaly critical to the survival of many animals like crabs and birds.

(0.35km) Boardwalk seating area → Mangrove Boardwalk int.

190 m
3 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the seat, this walk follows the timber boardwalk south initially keeping the seat to the left and past the ‘Mangroves’ information sign[9]. This walk continues for about 180m, passing a few more information signs[10][11] to come to a 3-way intersection[12][13].

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Cobbans Track int.

160 m
2 mins
1m
-1m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Cobbans Creek’ arrow sign[14] along the timber boardwalk keeping the open area to the left. After about 40m the boardwalk ends and this walk heads along an asphalt path[15], for about 10m to a seat

[Seat]

and the ‘Sue’s Garden’ sign[16] (both on the left). From here this walk continues along the asphalt path for about 110m, passing two more seats

[Seat]

and a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) to cross a short timber bridge and come to the Cobbans Track T-intersection[17], marked by the ‘Cobbans Creek’ sign[18]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Schoolmasters House

60 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘schoolmasters house’ sign[19] gently uphill along the concrete path[20]. After about 20m the path leads past a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) and continues for about 30m to come to the front of the ‘School Masters House’[21] (on the right). Access to the old school house is either via smaller steps[22] or around the far side by heading through the car park where there are a few picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

Schoolmasters House

The schoolmaster’s house building is now used as the Kooragang Wetlands Information Centre. The building is open to the public (phone 02-4964 9308), with some interesting displays. In 1955 there were over 50 families and this school in the area, when the island was devastated by a massive flood. Following the flood, the area then was taken under state control and was leased for grazing. The school opened in 1873 and closed in 1968.
There are two main entrances. The back entrance has 3 14cm steps to get inside[26]. More info.

Maps for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House 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.

Beresfield	1:25 000 Map Series	92323N BERESFIELD	NSW-92323N
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

Accessibility summary information for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 5 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 150m apart, with a maximum gap of 210m.

Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Concrete wheel stops at edge of carpark. The gap between the wheel stops is 1.2m, and 12cm high.
This is found 10m into this walk at -32.844768228543,151.69740691781
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Found 10m into this walk

2 Seat

A timber bench seat, 46cm high, 29cm deep and 1.8m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 120m into this walk at -32.845680866787,151.69791519642
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Found 120m into this walk

3 Seat

A timber bench seat, 46cm high, 30cm deep and 1.97m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 300m into this walk at -32.846449278376,151.69922545552
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Found 300m into this walk

4 Seat

A timber bench seat, 50cm high, 36cm deep and 1.66m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 350m into this walk at -32.846951784409,151.699308604
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Found 350m into this walk

5 Seat

A timber seat, 53cm high, 44cm deep and 1.9m wide with a 19cm high arm and 46cm backrest. The seat is 2m from the track over grass.
This is found 540m into this walk at -32.847129801559,151.70140475035
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Found 540m into this walk

6 Seat

A timber bench seat, 43cm high, 25cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest. About 4m over the grass from the track.
This is found 540m into this walk at -32.847366406079,151.70146912336
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Found 540m into this walk

7 Seat

A timber seat, 48cm high, 44cm deep and 1.7m wide with a 18cm high arm and50cm backrest. The seat is 10m from the track over grass.
This is found 540m into this walk at -32.847315,151.7015966
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Found 540m into this walk

8 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 80cm high, 79cm deep and 1.9m wide. The seats are 49cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest). on a (4.2×4.2m) paved area, 10m from main track.
This is found 540m into this walk at -32.847477947991,151.70163944364
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Found 540m into this walk

9 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 74cm high, 79cm deep and 1.9m wide. The seats are 43cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest). on a (4.2×4.2m) paved area, 5m from main track.
This is found 560m into this walk at -32.846583355376,151.70103594661
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Found 560m into this walk

10 Picnic Table

Two timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The tables are 69cm high, 79cm deep and 1.9m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 18cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest). Behind the school masters house.
This is found 580m into this walk at -32.846231825331,151.7012424767
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Found 580m into this 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 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, 590m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 590m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 590m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 590m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 590m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 590m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House walk starts and ends at the Mangrove Boardwalk car park (gps: -32.844726, 151.69741)
Your main transport option to Mangrove Boardwalk car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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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.
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Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Riverside Park to Scotts Point

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Riverside Park to Scotts Point

Download & Print Map and Notes

Explore the bank of the north arm of the Hunter River by following an old road from one picnic area to another. Starting from the well established Riverside Park picnic area, you wander along the mostly flat walk following the asphalt and gravel trail along the banks of the river, through a She Oak forest and beside the wetlands. A great walk for enjoying the birdlife and varied forest along the way. There are a series of picnic tables along the way and a sheltered seating area at Scotts Point. Once you are ready, retrace your steps back to the car.

(0km) Riverside Park car park → Riverside Park car park int

20 m
0m
0m

Easy track

From the Riverside Park car park[1] at the end of The Lane, Kooragang, this walk heads over the grassy and gravel area through timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

[2] for less than 10m to come to an intersection just before the river, marked by a ‘Riverside Park’ sign[3].

(0.02km) Riverside Park car park int → City Farm jetty

100 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the gravel track to cross the short fibreglass bridge, keeping the river to the left. After about 10m this walk comes to a 3-way intersection with a gravel footpath, marked by an arrow post sign[4].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Jetty’ arrow[5] along the gravel path[6] keeping the river to the left. After about 40m the path leads past a sheltered picnic area

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

(on the right) then continues for about 30m to come to a ‘Hunter Wetlands National Park’ information sign[7] (on the right). Here the walk leads onto the floating jetty ramp[8] with 1m metal fence that leads to the City Farm jetty[9] (there is an 8cm step[10] to access the actual jetty platform[11]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

Riverside Park

Riverside Park is found near the end of ‘The Lane’, Kooragang within Hunter Wetlands National Park. There is the City Farm jetty[12] on the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River[13]. You will also find two picnic shelters[14]

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[15]

[Toilet Accessible]

at the back of the grassy area. There are a few walks that leave from the area and it is also a popular fishing and bird watching area.

(0.02km) Riverside Park car park int → Mid way pincic area

530 m
8 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk leads over the grassy section[16] between the car park and river, keeping the river to the right. At the far end of the car park the walk leads past the stone seats

[Seat]

then follows the ‘Scotts Point’ arrow[17] under the power lines, turning right at the intersection and following the asphalt trail for about 210m to pass a timber seat

[Seat]

(on the left). The walk continues along the trail for another 90m to pass a single picnic table

[Picnic Table]

. The walk continues along the trail beside the river for another 180m to find the mid way picnic area with 2 picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

[18] (on the left), just before the timber bridge[19].

Mid way pincic area

This relaxed picnic area is found on the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River nestled among She Oaks[20] and the wetlands. There are two picnic tables[21][22]

[Picnic Table]

on concrete slabs beside the trail. The grassy area around the tables can become boggy[23] after rain or very high tides. A pleasant naturally shaded area with some protection from light winds.

(0.55km) Mid way pincic area → Scotts Point

700 m
11 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the picnic area, this walk follows the old road over the 2.7m wide timber bridge[24], keeping the river to the right. Over the next 200m the walk leads past a series of large orange triangle boat navigation markers[25] with lovely views over the river[26]. The walk continues along the old road for another 250m to pass a ‘Scotts Point Way’ sign[27] where there are more views of the wetlands[28] (to the left) The walk continues for another 220m to come to the open grassy area and Scotts Point picnic area, marked with 3 signs[29] (close to the water on the right), a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) and a sheltered sitting area

[Seat]

with a water tap

[Potable Water]

. There are beautiful views of the confluence of two water ways with a view across a shipping area and a bridge and distant views of the mountains.

Scotts Point

Scotts Point is home to a water tank

[Potable Water]

, picnic table

[Picnic Table]

and seating shelter

[Seat]

beside an open grassy area at the confluence of the north and south arms of the Hunter River[30]. There are views down the river to Hexham bridge and past some shipping areas[31]. There are a series of signs [32][33][34] to explain more about the local area. This is a lovely spot to rest and enjoy the river and the wetlands.

Maps for the Riverside Park to Scotts 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.

Beresfield	1:25 000 Map Series	92323N BERESFIELD	NSW-92323N
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Riverside Park to Scotts Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Riverside Park to Scotts Point

Accessibility summary information for the Riverside Park to Scotts Point

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 6 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 250m apart, with a maximum gap of 690m.

Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Picnic Shelter

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat under roof. The table is 79cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 28cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on a (6x6m) concrete slab. There is a second similar table opposite not in a shelter.
This is found 0m into this walk at -32.833981485734,151.70922070742
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 85cm wide, no hand basin, toilet seat 47cm high with a 87cm high handrail, in a 3x2m room.
This is found 0m into this walk at -32.834228266984,151.70977726579
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Found 0m into this walk

3 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 0m into this walk at -32.833996134868,151.70918315649
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Found 0m into this walk

4 Pinch Point

Plastic bollard pinch points around the edge of the carpark. The largest gap between the bollard is 1.3m, 90cm high.
This is found 10m into this walk at -32.833895844592,151.70899003744
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Found 10m into this walk

5 Picnic Shelter

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat under roof. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on a (6x6m) concrete slab.
This is found 20m into this walk at -32.833798934778,151.70957744122
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Found 20m into this walk

6 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 20m into this walk at -32.833832740539,151.7095734179
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Found 20m into this walk

7 Seat

Three sandstone bench seats, 57cm high, 40cm deep and 2.05m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 60m into this walk at -32.8339433,151.70853
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Found 60m into this walk

8 Seat

A timber bench seat, 53cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 260m into this walk at -32.8344633,151.7066166
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Found 260m into this walk

9 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 86cm high, 70cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 22cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree, on a (4.2×4.2m) concrete slab 4m from trail.
This is found 350m into this walk at -32.834735,151.70575
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Found 350m into this walk

10 Picnic Table

Two timber slat picnic tables and bench seats. The tables are 86cm high, 70cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 22cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree, on a (4.2×4.2m) concrete slab 4m from trail.
This is found 530m into this walk at -32.834641821241,151.70375302434
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Found 530m into this walk

11 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 86cm high, 70cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 22cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree, on a (4.2×4.2m) concrete slab beside trail.
This is found 1220m into this walk at -32.833170145281,151.69697374105
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Found 1220m into this walk

12 Potable Water

Tank water (treating water is recommended before use). Tap is 60cm high with gap of 1m between tap and shelter, there is a 9cm step to access the concrete slab.
This is found 1240m into this walk at -32.833305369205,151.69673502445
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Found 1240m into this walk

13 Seat

Three timber slat bench seats in a roofed shelter (4x4m), seats are 44cm high, 29cm deep and 2m wide with 40cm high fence as backrest. Entrance is 1.7m wide with a 7cm step.
This is found 1240m into this walk at -32.833255787124,151.69671624899
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Found 1240m into this 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	2.5 km
		Time	45 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

Around 720m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 530m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.2km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

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).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Riverside Park to Scotts Point walk starts and ends at the Riverside Park car park (gps: -32.833948, 151.70896)
Your main transport option to Riverside Park car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-hwnp-rptsp
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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

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City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

Download & Print Map and Notes

Step back in time on this short easy walk that guides you from Riverside Park picnic area to the ruins of the Milham’s family farmhouse. The farm was once a vibrant dairy and today you will still see cattle grazing in the fenced paddocks alongside the walk. From the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River, this walk follows the old farm road (closed to traffic) alongside the paddocks and she oak forest. There is a picnic table in the shade near the old house, a nice quiet spot to sit and reminisce on the rich history and natural beauty of the area.

(0km) Riverside Park car park → Riverside Park int

30 m
0m
0m

Easy track

From the Riverside Park car park[1] at the end of The Lane, Kooragang, this walk heads over the grassy and gravel area through timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

[2] for less than 10m to come to an intersection just before the river, marked by a ‘Riverside Park’ sign[3].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the gravel track to cross the short fibreglass bridge, keeping the river to the left. After about 10m this walk comes to a 3-way intersection with a gravel footpath, marked by an arrow post sign[4].

Riverside Park

Riverside Park is found near the end of ‘The Lane’, Kooragang within Hunter Wetlands National Park. There is the City Farm jetty[5] on the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River[6]. You will also find two picnic shelters[7]

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[8]

[Toilet Accessible]

at the back of the grassy area. There are a few walks that leave from the area and it is also a popular fishing and bird watching area.

(0.03km) Riverside Park int → City Farm jetty

90 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Jetty’ arrow[9] along the gravel path[10] keeping the river to the left. After about 40m the path leads past a sheltered picnic area

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

(on the right) then continues for about 30m to come to a ‘Hunter Wetlands National Park’ information sign[11] (on the right). Here the walk leads onto the floating jetty ramp[12] with 1m metal fence that leads to the City Farm jetty[13] (there is an 8cm step[14] to access the actual jetty platform[15]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

(0.03km) Riverside Park int → City Farm ruins

630 m
9 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘City Farm’ [16] arrow along the gravel path heading directly away from the river. After about 20m this walk leads past a picnic table (on the left) and then sheltered picnic area

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

(on the right). About 30m later this walk leads past the track leading to the toilet

[Toilet Accessible]

(on the left). This walk continues straight on, as the track widens, for about 25m to cross over a small bridge[17] where the trail then bends left[18]. Here the mostly flat trail leads alongside the farmland for 400m to then bend right through a gap in the fence and come to a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(on the right). The walk continues along the trail for another 60m as in bends left to come to the front of The City Farm ruins marked with a ‘Riverside park’ sign point back[19].

City Farm ruins

The ruins are a part of the City Farm precinct and are specifically the Milham’s farmhouse ruins. The home was built in the 1860s from sandstone quarried from Muree, then transported by bullock dray, then by river. Seashells were commonly used to produce lime in the mortar at the time . The farm was primarily a dairy farm and there are still ruins of the well[21] and milking sheds east of the house.

Maps for the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin 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.

Beresfield	1:25 000 Map Series	92323N BERESFIELD	NSW-92323N
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

Accessibility summary information for the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 1 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 3 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 300m apart, with a maximum gap of 530m.

Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Found 10m into this walk

2 Picnic Shelter

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat under roof. The table is 79cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 28cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on a (6x6m) concrete slab. There is a second similar table opposite not in a shelter.
This is found 50m into this walk at -32.833981485734,151.70922070742
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Found 50m into this walk

3 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 50m into this walk at -32.833996134868,151.70918315649
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Found 50m into this walk

4 Picnic Shelter

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat under roof. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on a (6x6m) concrete slab.
This is found 60m into this walk at -32.833798934778,151.70957744122
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Found 60m into this walk

5 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 60m into this walk at -32.833832740539,151.7095734179
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Found 60m into this walk

6 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 85cm wide, no hand basin, toilet seat 47cm high with a 87cm high handrail, in a 3x2m room.
This is found 100m into this walk at -32.834228266984,151.70977726579
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Found 100m into this walk

7 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 77cm high, 79cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 19cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree.
This is found 590m into this walk at -32.8357066,151.7142633
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Found 590m into this 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 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

Around 630m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 30m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 640m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 15m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 660m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 660m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 660m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 660m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin walk starts and ends at the Riverside Park car park (gps: -32.833948, 151.70896)
Your main transport option to Riverside Park car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Weather Forest

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Scotts Point circuit

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Scotts Point circuit

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This walk guides you around, then through the wetlands via Scott Point. You first walk along an old closed road on the banks of the Hunter River (north and south arms) then you meander along the lovely boardwalk through the heart of the wetlands then along the rainforest track to see a greater diversity of plants. You then return to the start by walking along a few roads giving you the sense of a stroll through rural farmlands. This lovely circuit walk gives you the sense of the variety of life in the precious ecosystem.

(0km) Riverside Park car park → Riverside Park car park int

20 m
0m
0m

Easy track

From the Riverside Park car park[1] at the end of The Lane, Kooragang, this walk heads over the grassy and gravel area through timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

[2] for less than 10m to come to an intersection just before the river, marked by a ‘Riverside Park’ sign[3].

(0.02km) Riverside Park car park int → City Farm jetty

100 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

Riverside Park

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[15]

[Toilet Accessible]

at the back of the grassy area. There are a few walks that leave from the area and it is also a popular fishing and bird watching area.

(0.02km) Riverside Park car park int → Mid way pincic area

530 m
8 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

[Seat]

then follows the ‘Scotts Point’ arrow[17] under the power lines, turning right at the intersection and following the asphalt trail for about 210m to pass a timber seat

[Seat]

(on the left). The walk continues along the trail for another 90m to pass a single picnic table

[Picnic Table]

. The walk continues along the trail beside the river for another 180m to find the mid way picnic area with 2 picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

[18] (on the left), just before the timber bridge[19].

Mid way pincic area

This relaxed picnic area is found on the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River nestled among She Oaks[20] and the wetlands. There are two picnic tables[21][22]

[Picnic Table]

on concrete slabs beside the trail. The grassy area around the tables can become boggy[23] after rain or very high tides. A pleasant naturally shaded area with some protection from light winds.

(0.55km) Mid way pincic area → Scotts Point

700 m
11 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) and a sheltered sitting area

[Seat]

with a water tap

[Potable Water]

. There are beautiful views of the confluence of two water ways with a view across a shipping area and a bridge and distant views of the mountains.

Scotts Point

Scotts Point is home to a water tank

[Potable Water]

, picnic table

[Picnic Table]

and seating shelter

[Seat]

(1.25km) Scotts Point → Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks

600 m
9 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Scotts Point picnic area

[Seat]

, this walk follows the gravel old road, keeping the river to the right[35]. This walk then gently meanders along the edge of the wetlands for about 170m to the ‘Green and Golden Bell Frog’ information sign[36] then 100m later lead past a small timber seat[37]

[Seat]

. The walk continues along the old road for another 180m to pass another small seat

[Seat]

the 150m later this walk comes to a 3-way intersection[38] marked by a sheltered sign[39] (on the right) and Scotts Point Way sign[40] (just before a locked gate).

(1.85km) Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks → East end of Rainforest boardwalk

230 m
4 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the river, following ‘The Silos’ arrow[41] down across the dip

[Wheelchair Steep]

and along the dirt track passing 3 seats

[Seat]

to find the fibreglass boardwalk[42]. This walk follows the boardwalk for 200m as it winds through the wetlands giving great views and bird watching opportunities to then come to the end of the raised boardwalk and start of a dirt track.

Rainforest boardwalk

The boardwalk leads through the beautiful Kooragang Wetlands[43] giving great views of the water plants and birds. Specifically, this walk leads over the Water Ribbon Swale, an abandoned channel of the Hunter River. You might be lucky enough to see
Chestnut Teal, Great Egret, Cattle Egret, Glossy Ibis, Australian White Ibis, Straw-necked Ibis, Common Greenshank, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, or if very lucky a Painted Snipe.

(2.08km) East end of Rainforest boardwalk → Silos car park

700 m
10 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the east end of Rainforest boardwalk, this walk heads along the grass and dirt track, away from the boardwalk for 160m passing through a few potentially boggy sections

[Trip Hazard]

to come to a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

by the ‘Fallen Ash Grove’[54] (on the right). This walk continues along the track for another 35m to pass a small timber seat

[Seat]

then the track leads past a series of plant information signs[55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71] for 230m to come to another small timber seat

[Seat]

[72]. From this seat this walk leads for another 150m through the forest past a few more plant information signs[73][74][75][76] to then cross a short fibreglass bridge[77]. About 35m past this small bridge the track leads past another seat

[Seat]

(on the left) then 90m later leads between the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

to find the concrete ‘Silos’ car park[78] beside Millams Rd, Kooragang.

(2.78km) Silos car park → Riverside Park car park

1.1 km
16 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the Silos car park, this walk heads[79] out of the car park and turns left to walk along side Millams Rd[80]. This walk continues along the asphalt road[81] (being careful of traffic) for 300m to head under the power lines[82] then turn left on to the dirt road[83], following ‘The Lane’ sign[84]. This walk then follows the dirt ‘The Lane’ beside the power lines for 700m to come to the asphalt Riverside Park car park[85] at the end of the road.

Maps for the Scotts Point 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.

Beresfield	1:25 000 Map Series	92323N BERESFIELD	NSW-92323N
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Scotts Point circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Scotts Point circuit

Accessibility summary information for the Scotts Point circuit

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 13 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 220m apart, with a maximum gap of 690m.

Hazards: There are 3 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
      Wheelchair Steep There is a 4m long moderately steep section across the dirt/grass between the trail and the boardwalk. Found about 1850m into the walk.
      Trip Hazard A 25m long boggy section of track. The track floods after heavy rain or very high tides. Found about 2150m into the walk.
      Trip Hazard A 10m long boggy section of narrow track. The track floods after heavy rain or very high tides. Found about 2190m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Picnic Shelter

Found 0m into this walk

2 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 0m into this walk at -32.833996134868,151.70918315649
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Found 0m into this walk

3 Pinch Point

Found 10m into this walk

4 Picnic Shelter

Found 20m into this walk

5 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 20m into this walk at -32.833832740539,151.7095734179
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Found 20m into this walk

6 Seat

Three sandstone bench seats, 57cm high, 40cm deep and 2.05m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 60m into this walk at -32.8339433,151.70853
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Found 60m into this walk

7 Seat

A timber bench seat, 53cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 260m into this walk at -32.8344633,151.7066166
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Found 260m into this walk

8 Picnic Table

Found 350m into this walk

9 Picnic Table

Found 530m into this walk

10 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 86cm high, 70cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 22cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree, on a (4.2×4.2m) concrete slab beside trail.
This is found 1220m into this walk at -32.833170145281,151.69697374105
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Found 1220m into this walk

11 Potable Water

Tank water (treating water is recommended before use). Tap is 60cm high with gap of 1m between tap and shelter, there is a 9cm step to access the concrete slab.
This is found 1250m into this walk at -32.833305369205,151.69673502445
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Found 1250m into this walk

12 Seat

Three timber slat bench seats in a roofed shelter (4x4m), seats are 44cm high, 29cm deep and 2m wide with 40cm high fence as backrest. Entrance is 1.7m wide with a 7cm step.
This is found 1250m into this walk at -32.833255787124,151.69671624899
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Found 1250m into this walk

13 Seat

A timber bench seat, 49cm high, 19cm deep and 2.3m wide with no arm or backrest. About 10m over grass to seat from the trail.
This is found 1510m into this walk at -32.8355383,151.6966216
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Found 1510m into this walk

14 Seat

A timber bench seat, 49cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest. Seat is about 5m from the trail over grass.
This is found 1690m into this walk at -32.837159164455,151.69668674469
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Found 1690m into this walk

15 Wheelchair Steep

There is a 4m long moderately steep section across the dirt/grass between the trail and the boardwalk.
This is found 1850m into this walk at -32.838559786018,151.69693753123
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Found 1850m into this walk

16 Seat

Three timber bench seat, 55cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 1860m into this walk at -32.838548518033,151.69704079628
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Found 1860m into this walk

17 Trip Hazard

A 25m long boggy section of track. The track floods after heavy rain or very high tides.
This is found 2150m into this walk at -32.8377366,151.6996183
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Found 2150m into this walk

18 Trip Hazard

A 10m long boggy section of narrow track. The track floods after heavy rain or very high tides.
This is found 2190m into this walk at -32.8378766,151.6999716
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Found 2190m into this walk

19 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 86cm high, 70cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 22cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With plenty of shade from a tree, on a concrete slab about 4m from track.
This is found 2240m into this walk at -32.83822,151.7003866
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Found 2240m into this walk

20 Seat

A timber bench seat, 60cm high, 20cm deep and 1.5m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 2280m into this walk at -32.8383683,151.7006483
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Found 2280m into this walk

21 Seat

A timber bench seat, 49cm high, 22cm deep and 1.5m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 2500m into this walk at -32.8394033,151.702035
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Found 2500m into this walk

22 Seat

A timber bench seat, 50cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 2680m into this walk at -32.8396016,151.7035349
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Found 2680m into this walk

23 Pinch Point

Timber bollard pinchpoints around edge of carpark. The gap between the bollard are 1.4m, they are 94cm high.
This is found 2770m into this walk at -32.8395166,151.704225
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Found 2770m into this walk

24 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 85cm wide, no hand basin, toilet seat 47cm high with a 87cm high handrail, in a 3x2m room.
This is found 3830m into this walk at -32.834228266984,151.70977726579
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Found 3830m into this 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	3.9 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	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		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 2.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 1.3km is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 3.2km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 700m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 3.9km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 3.9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 3.2km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 700m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 3.2km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 700m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Scotts Point circuit walk starts and ends at the Riverside Park car park (gps: -32.833948, 151.70896)
Your main transport option to Riverside Park car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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The Welcome walk

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The Welcome walk

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Come and meander at your own pace through this unique saltmarsh ecosystem. The timber boardwalk guides you among the mangroves as you keep an eye out for baby fish and crabs while also enjoy the birdlife. There are seats along the way making it easy to stop and just watch. There are information signs so you can get a deeper understanding of how precious this ecosystem is. Take the short side trip to the old Schoolmaster’s House and step back in time exploring the historic artefacts and displays. The walk finishes with a stroll through Sue’s Garden then along Cobbans Track to the car park. If you don’t organise a lift from the end, allow extra time and retrace your steps or return along the road.

(0km) Mangrove Boardwalk car park → Boardwalk seating area

350 m
5 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

From the Mangrove Boardwalk car park

[Pinch Point]

[Seat]

about 50m later. This walk then continues for the next 160m, passing a few information signs[5][6][7] to find another seat

[Seat]

. The walk continues along the boardwalk through the open wetlands for another 60m to come to a third seat

[Seat]

(on the left).

Mangroves

(0.35km) Boardwalk seating area → Mangrove Boardwalk int.

190 m
3 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Schoolmasters House

60 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘schoolmasters house’ sign[14] gently uphill along the concrete path[15]. After about 20m the path leads past a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) and continues for about 30m to come to the front of the ‘School Masters House’[16] (on the right). Access to the old school house is either via smaller steps[17] or around the far side by heading through the car park where there are a few picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Schoolmasters House

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Cobbans Track int.

160 m
2 mins
1m
-1m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows ‘Cobbans Creek’ arrow sign[22] along the timber boardwalk keeping the open area to the left. After about 40m the boardwalk ends and this walk heads along an asphalt path[23], for about 10m to a seat

[Seat]

and the ‘Sue’s Garden’ sign[24] (both on the left). From here this walk continues along the asphalt path for about 110m, passing two more seats

[Seat]

and a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) to cross a short timber bridge and come to the Cobbans Track T-intersection[25], marked by the ‘Cobbans Creek’ sign[26].

(0.69km) Cobbans Track int. → Cobbans car park

250 m
4 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide gravel trail gently uphill, in the opposite direction of the ‘Cobbans Creek’ arrow [27], initially keeping the timber bridge to the left. This walk continues straight for about 250m to then head around the metal gate beside the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

to the Cobbans car park[28], marked by the ‘Cobbans Track’ sign[29] just off the side of Millams Rd, Kooragang.

Maps for the The Welcome 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.

Beresfield	1:25 000 Map Series	92323N BERESFIELD	NSW-92323N
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the The Welcome walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Welcome walk

Accessibility summary information for the The Welcome walk

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 7 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 110m apart, with a maximum gap of 240m.

Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Found 10m into this walk

2 Seat

A timber bench seat, 46cm high, 29cm deep and 1.8m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 130m into this walk at -32.845680866787,151.69791519642
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Found 130m into this walk

3 Seat

A timber bench seat, 46cm high, 30cm deep and 1.97m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 290m into this walk at -32.846449278376,151.69922545552
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Found 290m into this walk

4 Seat

A timber bench seat, 50cm high, 36cm deep and 1.66m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 350m into this walk at -32.846951784409,151.699308604
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Found 350m into this walk

5 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 74cm high, 79cm deep and 1.9m wide. The seats are 43cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest). on a (4.2×4.2m) paved area, 5m from main track.
This is found 530m into this walk at -32.846583355376,151.70103594661
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Found 530m into this walk

6 Picnic Table

Two timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The tables are 69cm high, 79cm deep and 1.9m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 18cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest). Behind the school masters house.
This is found 530m into this walk at -32.846231825331,151.7012424767
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Found 530m into this walk

7 Seat

A timber seat, 53cm high, 44cm deep and 1.9m wide with a 19cm high arm and 46cm backrest. The seat is 2m from the track over grass.
This is found 590m into this walk at -32.847129801559,151.70140475035
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Found 590m into this walk

8 Seat

A timber seat, 48cm high, 44cm deep and 1.7m wide with a 18cm high arm and50cm backrest. The seat is 10m from the track over grass.
This is found 610m into this walk at -32.847315,151.7015966
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Found 610m into this walk

9 Seat

A timber bench seat, 43cm high, 25cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest. About 4m over the grass from the track.
This is found 620m into this walk at -32.847366406079,151.70146912336
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Found 620m into this walk

10 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 80cm high, 79cm deep and 1.9m wide. The seats are 49cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide (no backrest). on a (4.2×4.2m) paved area, 10m from main track.
This is found 630m into this walk at -32.847477947991,151.70163944364
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Found 630m into this walk

11 Pinch Point

Timber bollard pinchpoints around edge of carpark. The gap between the gate and bollard is 1m, and aboutt 1m high.
This is found 930m into this walk at -32.845657205914,151.70233950019
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Found 930m into this 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	945 m
		Time	30 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, 950m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 690m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 250m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 950m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 950m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 950m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 950m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Welcome walk walk starts at the Mangrove Boardwalk car park (gps: -32.844726, 151.69741)
Your main transport option to Mangrove Boardwalk car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The The Welcome walk ends at the Cobbans car park (gps: -32.84559, 151.70238)
Your main transport option to Cobbans car park is by;
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Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail

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Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail

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On this walk you follow a trail nestled between the Hunter River and the glistening wetlands. You will enjoy an abundance of water birds, water views and plenty of places to sit to take it all in. The walk starts with an optional side trip along a boardwalk before following the old road (now closed to traffic) along side the Green and Golden Bell Frog habitat to the delightful picnic area at Scotts Point. Then the trail leads you along the northern arm of the Hunter River to the car park at Riverside Park. Maybe pack a fishing rod, camera, binoculars or a picnic lunch taking the extra time to enjoy this unique historical and environmentally sensitive area.

(0km) End of Scotts Point Way → Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks

30 m
0m
0m

Easy track

From the car park[1] at the end of Scotts Point Way Kooragang, this walk heads towards then around the metal gate[2] between the timber bollard

[Pinch Point]

to walk for 15m to the 3-way intersection, marked by a large ‘Welcome to Ash Island’ sign [3].

(0.03km) Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks → East end of Rainforest boardwalk

230 m
4 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the river, following ‘The Silos’ arrow[4] down across the dip

[Wheelchair Steep]

and along the dirt track passing 3 seats

[Seat]

to find the fibreglass boardwalk[5]. This walk follows the boardwalk for 200m as it winds through the wetlands giving great views and bird watching opportunities to then come to the end of the raised boardwalk and start of a dirt track. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Rainforest boardwalk

The boardwalk leads through the beautiful Kooragang Wetlands[6] giving great views of the water plants and birds. Specifically, this walk leads over the Water Ribbon Swale, an abandoned channel of the Hunter River. You might be lucky enough to see
Chestnut Teal, Great Egret, Cattle Egret, Glossy Ibis, Australian White Ibis, Straw-necked Ibis, Common Greenshank, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, or if very lucky a Painted Snipe.

(0.03km) Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks → Scotts Point

600 m
9 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the old road directly away from the car park, keeping the sheltered sign[17] and river to the left. After 150m this walk leads past a seat

[Seat]

then after another 180m it leads past another small timber seat[18]

[Seat]

. Just 100m past this seat the walk comes to a ‘Green and Golden Bell Frog’ information sign[19] where the walk continues to gently meander along the edge of the wetlands for 170m to come to the Scotts Point picnic area with a sheltered sitting area

[Seat]

(on the right). There are beautiful views of the confluence of two creeks with a view across a shipping area and a bridge and distant views of the mountains.

Scotts Point

Scotts Point is home to a water tank

[Potable Water]

, picnic table

[Picnic Table]

and seating shelter

[Seat]

beside an open grassy area at the confluence of the north and south arms of the Hunter River[20]. There are views down the river to Hexham bridge and past some shipping areas[21]. There are a series of signs [22][23][24] to explain more about the local area. This is a lovely spot to rest and enjoy the river and the wetlands.

(0.63km) Scotts Point → Mid way pincic area

700 m
11 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Scotts Point sheltered sitting area

[Seat]

, this walk follows the old road, keeping the river to the left. After about 20m this walk leads past a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

then continues along the trail for 220m to pass a ‘Scotts Point Way’ sign[25] where there are more views of the wetlands[26] (to the right). The walk continues along the old road for another 250m to head past a series of large orange triangle boat navigation markers[27] with lovely views over the river[28] then the trail leads back into the she oak forest for about 200m to then cross over a 2.7m wide timber bridge[29] and come to a picnic area with two picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

(on the right).

Mid way pincic area

This relaxed picnic area is found on the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River nestled among She Oaks[30] and the wetlands. There are two picnic tables[31][32]

[Picnic Table]

on concrete slabs beside the trail. The grassy area around the tables can become boggy[33] after rain or very high tides. A pleasant naturally shaded area with some protection from light winds.

(1.33km) Mid way pincic area → Riverside Park car park int

530 m
8 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the picnic area

[Picnic Table]

, this walk follows the old asphalt road, directly away from the timber bridge, keeping the river to the left[34]. This walk continues along the trail for 180m to pass a single picnic table

[Picnic Table]

then another 90m to pass a timber seat

[Seat]

(on the right). Continuing along the trail for another 210m this walk leads under the power lines, veers left at the intersection to head past the stone seats

[Seat]

then over the grassy section[35] between the car park and river, to the intersection at the other end of the car park marked by a Riverside Park sign[36].

(1.86km) Riverside Park car park int → City Farm jetty

100 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the gravel track to cross the short fibreglass bridge, keeping the river to the left. After about 10m this walk comes to a 3-way intersection with a gravel footpath, marked by an arrow post sign[37].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Jetty’ arrow[38] along the gravel path[39] keeping the river to the left. After about 40m the path leads past a sheltered picnic area

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

(on the right) then continues for about 30m to come to a ‘Hunter Wetlands National Park’ information sign[40] (on the right). Here the walk leads onto the floating jetty ramp[41] with 1m metal fence that leads to the City Farm jetty[42] (there is an 8cm step[43] to access the actual jetty platform[44]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Riverside Park

Riverside Park is found near the end of ‘The Lane’, Kooragang within Hunter Wetlands National Park. There is the City Farm jetty[45] on the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River[46]. You will also find two picnic shelters[47]

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[48]

[Toilet Accessible]

at the back of the grassy area. There are a few walks that leave from the area and it is also a popular fishing and bird watching area.

(1.86km) Riverside Park car park int → Riverside Park car park

20 m
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads over the grass and gravel area[49] to the car park leading between the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

[50] to the Riverside Park car park[51] at the end of The Lane, Kooragang.

Maps for the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail 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.

Beresfield	1:25 000 Map Series	92323N BERESFIELD	NSW-92323N
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail

Accessibility summary information for the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 8 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 260m apart, with a maximum gap of 690m.

Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Wheelchair Steep There is a 4m long moderately steep section across the dirt/grass between the trail and the boardwalk. Found about 30m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

A 1.5m gap beside a normally locked (1m high) gate.
This is found 10m into this walk at -32.838701762513,151.69691607356
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Found 10m into this walk

2 Seat

Three timber bench seat, 55cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 20m into this walk at -32.838548518033,151.69704079628
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Found 20m into this walk

3 Wheelchair Steep

There is a 4m long moderately steep section across the dirt/grass between the trail and the boardwalk.
This is found 30m into this walk at -32.838559786018,151.69693753123
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Found 30m into this walk

4 Seat

A timber bench seat, 49cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest. Seat is about 5m from the trail over grass.
This is found 180m into this walk at -32.837159164455,151.69668674469
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Found 180m into this walk

5 Seat

A timber bench seat, 49cm high, 19cm deep and 2.3m wide with no arm or backrest. About 10m over grass to seat from the trail.
This is found 360m into this walk at -32.8355383,151.6966216
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Found 360m into this walk

6 Seat

Three timber slat bench seats in a roofed shelter (4x4m), seats are 44cm high, 29cm deep and 2m wide with 40cm high fence as backrest. Entrance is 1.7m wide with a 7cm step.
This is found 620m into this walk at -32.833255787124,151.69671624899
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Found 620m into this walk

7 Potable Water

Tank water (treating water is recommended before use). Tap is 60cm high with gap of 1m between tap and shelter, there is a 9cm step to access the concrete slab.
This is found 620m into this walk at -32.833305369205,151.69673502445
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Found 620m into this walk

8 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 86cm high, 70cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 22cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree, on a (4.2×4.2m) concrete slab beside trail.
This is found 650m into this walk at -32.833170145281,151.69697374105
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Found 650m into this walk

9 Picnic Table

Two timber slat picnic tables and bench seats. The tables are 86cm high, 70cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 22cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree, on a (4.2×4.2m) concrete slab 4m from trail.
This is found 1340m into this walk at -32.834641821241,151.70375302434
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Found 1340m into this walk

10 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 86cm high, 70cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 22cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With some shade from a tree, on a (4.2×4.2m) concrete slab 4m from trail.
This is found 1520m into this walk at -32.834735,151.70575
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Found 1520m into this walk

11 Seat

A timber bench seat, 53cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 1610m into this walk at -32.8344633,151.7066166
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Found 1610m into this walk

12 Seat

Three sandstone bench seats, 57cm high, 40cm deep and 2.05m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 1810m into this walk at -32.8339433,151.70853
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Found 1810m into this walk

13 Picnic Shelter

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat under roof. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on a (6x6m) concrete slab.
This is found 1850m into this walk at -32.833798934778,151.70957744122
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Found 1850m into this walk

14 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 1850m into this walk at -32.833832740539,151.7095734179
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Found 1850m into this walk

15 Pinch Point

Plastic bollard pinch points around the edge of the carpark. The largest gap between the bollard is 1.3m, 90cm high.
This is found 1860m into this walk at -32.833895844592,151.70899003744
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Found 1860m into this walk

16 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 1870m into this walk at -32.833996134868,151.70918315649
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Found 1870m into this walk

17 Picnic Shelter

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat under roof. The table is 79cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 28cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on a (6x6m) concrete slab. There is a second similar table opposite not in a shelter.
This is found 1870m into this walk at -32.833981485734,151.70922070742
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Found 1870m into this walk

18 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 85cm wide, no hand basin, toilet seat 47cm high with a 87cm high handrail, in a 3x2m room.
This is found 1870m into this walk at -32.834228266984,151.70977726579
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Found 1870m into this 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 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

Around 1.3km of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 550m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 1.9km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.9km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.9km requires no previous 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 is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail walk starts at the End of Scotts Point Way (gps: -32.838774, 151.6969)
Your main transport option to End of Scotts Point Way is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail ends at the Riverside Park car park (gps: -32.833948, 151.70896)
Your main transport option to Riverside Park car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

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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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Rainforest walk to Riverside Park

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Rainforest walk to Riverside Park

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(0km) End of Scotts Point Way → Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks

30 m
0m
0m

Easy track

From the car park[1] at the end of Scotts Point Way Kooragang, this walk heads towards then around the metal gate[2] between the timber bollard

[Pinch Point]

to walk for 15m to the 3-way intersection, marked by a large ‘Welcome to Ash Island’ sign [3].

(0.03km) Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks → East end of Rainforest boardwalk

230 m
4 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the river, following ‘The Silos’ arrow[4] down across the dip

[Wheelchair Steep]

and along the dirt track passing 3 seats

[Seat]

Rainforest boardwalk

(0.26km) East end of Rainforest boardwalk → Silos car park

700 m
10 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the east end of Rainforest boardwalk, this walk heads along the grass and dirt track, away from the boardwalk for 160m passing through a few potentially boggy sections

[Trip Hazard]

to come to a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

by the ‘Fallen Ash Grove’[17] (on the right). This walk continues along the track for another 35m to pass a small timber seat

[Seat]

then the track leads past a series of plant information signs[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] for 230m to come to another small timber seat

[Seat]

[35]. From this seat this walk leads for another 150m through the forest past a few more plant information signs[36][37][38][39] to then cross a short fibreglass bridge[40]. About 35m past this small bridge the track leads past another seat

[Seat]

(on the left) then 90m later leads between the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

to find the concrete ‘Silos’ car park[41] beside Millams Rd, Kooragang.

(0.96km) Silos car park → Riverside Park car park

1.1 km
16 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Turn right: From the Silos car park, this walk heads[42] out of the car park and turns left to walk along side Millams Rd[43]. This walk continues along the asphalt road[44] (being careful of traffic) for 300m to head under the power lines[45] then turn left on to the dirt road[46], following ‘The Lane’ sign[47]. This walk then follows the dirt ‘The Lane’ beside the power lines for 700m to come to the asphalt Riverside Park car park[48] at the end of the road.

(2.04km) Riverside Park car park → Riverside Park int

30 m
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the Riverside Park car park[49] at the end of The Lane, Kooragang, this walk heads over the grassy and gravel area through timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

[50] for less than 10m to come to an intersection just before the river, marked by a ‘Riverside Park’ sign[51].
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the gravel track to cross the short fibreglass bridge, keeping the river to the left. After about 10m this walk comes to a 3-way intersection with a gravel footpath, marked by an arrow post sign[52]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn around.

Riverside Park

Riverside Park is found near the end of ‘The Lane’, Kooragang within Hunter Wetlands National Park. There is the City Farm jetty[53] on the banks of the north arm of the Hunter River[54]. You will also find two picnic shelters[55]

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[56]

[Toilet Accessible]

at the back of the grassy area. There are a few walks that leave from the area and it is also a popular fishing and bird watching area.

Maps for the Rainforest walk to Riverside Park 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.

Beresfield	1:25 000 Map Series	92323N BERESFIELD	NSW-92323N
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Rainforest walk to Riverside Park bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Rainforest walk to Riverside Park

Accessibility summary information for the Rainforest walk to Riverside Park

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 5 places to sit on this walk.
They are on average 220m apart, with a maximum gap of 380m.

Hazards: There are 3 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
      Wheelchair Steep There is a 4m long moderately steep section across the dirt/grass between the trail and the boardwalk. Found about 30m into the walk.
      Trip Hazard A 25m long boggy section of track. The track floods after heavy rain or very high tides. Found about 330m into the walk.
      Trip Hazard A 10m long boggy section of narrow track. The track floods after heavy rain or very high tides. Found about 370m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

A 1.5m gap beside a normally locked (1m high) gate.
This is found 10m into this walk at -32.838701762513,151.69691607356
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Found 10m into this walk

2 Wheelchair Steep

Found 30m into this walk

3 Seat

Three timber bench seat, 55cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 40m into this walk at -32.838548518033,151.69704079628
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Found 40m into this walk

4 Trip Hazard

A 25m long boggy section of track. The track floods after heavy rain or very high tides.
This is found 330m into this walk at -32.8377366,151.6996183
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Found 330m into this walk

5 Trip Hazard

A 10m long boggy section of narrow track. The track floods after heavy rain or very high tides.
This is found 370m into this walk at -32.8378766,151.6999716
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Found 370m into this walk

6 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 86cm high, 70cm deep and 1.8m wide. The seats are 47cm high, 22cm deep and 1.8m wide (no backrest). With plenty of shade from a tree, on a concrete slab about 4m from track.
This is found 420m into this walk at -32.83822,151.7003866
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Found 420m into this walk

7 Seat

A timber bench seat, 60cm high, 20cm deep and 1.5m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 460m into this walk at -32.8383683,151.7006483
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Found 460m into this walk

8 Seat

A timber bench seat, 49cm high, 22cm deep and 1.5m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 680m into this walk at -32.8394033,151.702035
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Found 680m into this walk

9 Seat

A timber bench seat, 50cm high, 19cm deep and 1.9m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 860m into this walk at -32.8396016,151.7035349
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Found 860m into this walk

10 Pinch Point

Timber bollard pinchpoints around edge of carpark. The gap between the bollard are 1.4m, they are 94cm high.
This is found 950m into this walk at -32.8395166,151.704225
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Found 950m into this walk

11 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 85cm wide, no hand basin, toilet seat 47cm high with a 87cm high handrail, in a 3x2m room.
This is found 2010m into this walk at -32.834228266984,151.70977726579
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Found 2010m into this walk

12 Picnic Shelter

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat under roof. The table is 79cm high, 73cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 44cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on a (6x6m) concrete slab.
This is found 2030m into this walk at -32.833798934778,151.70957744122
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Found 2030m into this walk

13 Picnic Shelter

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat under roof. The table is 79cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 46cm high, 28cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on a (6x6m) concrete slab. There is a second similar table opposite not in a shelter.
This is found 2030m into this walk at -32.833981485734,151.70922070742
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Found 2030m into this walk

14 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 2030m into this walk at -32.833996134868,151.70918315649
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Found 2030m into this walk

15 Potable Water

Water tank beside picnic sheter. Treat water before use. Tap 60cm high on concrete slab.
This is found 2030m into this walk at -32.833832740539,151.7095734179
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Found 2030m into this walk

16 Pinch Point

Plastic bollard pinch points around the edge of the carpark. The largest gap between the bollard is 1.3m, 90cm high.
This is found 2030m into this walk at -32.833895844592,151.70899003744
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Found 2030m into this 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	2 km
		Time	45 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	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		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, 2km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 700m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 2km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.3km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 700m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 1.3km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 700m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Rainforest walk to Riverside Park walk starts at the End of Scotts Point Way (gps: -32.838774, 151.6969)
Your main transport option to End of Scotts Point Way is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Rainforest walk to Riverside Park ends at the Riverside Park car park (gps: -32.833949, 151.70895)
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Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek

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Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek

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A great way to explore the tree canopy and valley in one easy walk. From the car park, you will be lead along a 100m long elevated timber boardwalk that brings you eye level with the tree canopy. Continue into the valley following the gently undulating wide track to cross Flaggy Creek using a solid suspension bridge. From the bridge, it is just 40m to a pleasant picnic area near the creek. You will find a rough track leading down to the rock platform that forms the Flaggy Creek bed, from the picnic area. The walk is gently sloping downhill most of the way to the picnic area, so it is uphill the way back.

Yuelarbah car park

Yuelarbah car park[1] on Burwood Rd, Kahibah is the starting point to a number of walking and MTB tracks within the Glenrock State Conservation Area. There is a sheltered information sign[2] with historical and natural heritage information. There are about 25 parking bays, and a mobility parking bay

[Parking Accessible]

(0km) Yuelarbah car park → Int of Yuelarbah track AND Glenrock scoutcamp track

580 m
12 mins
13m
-33m

Easy track

From the Yuelarbah car park[3], this walk follows the ‘Yuelarbah walking track’ sign[4] down along the sealed footpath, between the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

. The footpath has a handrail on each side and initally zig zags[5] downhill before joining the timber boardwalk[6]. The elevated boardwalk[7] has (1m high) handrails[8] and leads through the bush for just shy of 100m, where there is a small step down

[Trip Hazard]

on to the gravel track. The walk continues gently downhill along the wide gravel track for 100m to pass a faint rough track (on the left, that leads to a picnic table [9]

[Picnic Table]

). This walk stays on the main wide path as is gently undulates mostly dowhill for another 400m, then coming to a 3-way intersection[10], marked with a ‘Yuelarbah Track’ sign[11] (and track[12] on the right) just before a large foot bridge[13].

(0.58km) Int of Yuelarbah track & Glenrock scoutcamp track → Int of Yuelarbah & Flaggy Creek tracks

40 m
1 mins
3m
-1m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection[14], this walk follows the ‘Yuelarbah Track’ sign[15] down and across the large foot suspension bridge, over Flaggy Creek[16]. On the other side of the bridge, this walk leads gently up to a T-intersection[17] with a wide track[18].

(0.62km) Int of Yuelarbah & Flaggy Creek tracks → Flaggy Creek picnic area

40 m
1 mins
1m
-1m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide gravel track[19] towards the yellow and black sign in the distance[20], keeping the creek down to the left[21]. The track leads over a gentle rise then down to a concrete platform[22] with two picnic tables[23]

[Picnic Table]

Flaggy Creek picnic area

The Flaggy Creek picnic area, is an unsignposted picnic area on the northern side of Flaggy Creek, near the suspension bridge. There are two picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

on a large concrete slab. There is a rough track[24] that leads down to the cascades[25] on the creek. There is also a warning sign saying that the creek water may be contaminated from sewerage overflow and swimming is not advised.[26]. It is, however, a very pleasant spot to enjoy the quiet and peacefull valley.

Maps for the Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek walk

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Wallsend	1:25 000 Map Series	92323S WALLSEND	NSW-92323S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek

Accessibility summary information for the Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek

Parking: There are 1 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 2 places to sit on this walk.
They are 640m apart.

Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard Between the gravel path and timber boardwalk is a 5cm step, 1.5m wide. Found about 110m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking Accessible

There are about 25 car parking bays. One is a marked mobility parking bay at the eastern end. The mobility parking area is asphalt, 3.2m wide and 4m deep, with extra 1.5m space beside the parking bay.
This is found 0m into this walk at -32.9621816,151.7197933
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Found 0m into this walk

2 Pinch Point

Timber bollard pinch points around the edge of car park. The gap between the bollard are 1m, they are 70cm high.
This is found 0m into this walk at -32.962085716889,151.71973899007
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Found 0m into this walk

3 Trip Hazard

Between the gravel path and timber boardwalk is a 5cm step, 1.5m wide.
This is found 110m into this walk at -32.9613016,151.7199483
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Found 110m into this walk

4 Picnic Table

A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 85cm high, 75cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 54cm high, 29cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The seat is found about 10m down a rough track (with 13cm step), from the main path.
This is found 230m into this walk at -32.9604516,151.7205616
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Found 230m into this walk

5 Picnic Table

Two timber slat picnic tables with bench seats. The tables are 79cm high, 93cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The tables are on a large paved flat area.
This is found 640m into this walk at -32.9588733,151.72298
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Found 640m into this 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	40 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		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

Around 580m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 80m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 660m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 660m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 660m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 660m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 660m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek walk starts and ends at the Yuelarbah car park (gps: -32.962127, 151.71977)
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Charlestown Park track head to Merewether

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Charlestown Park track head to Merewether

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Starting from a small park in Charlestown you will follow the Great North Walk through a few reserves and along a Burwood Beach, past the heads to Merewether Beach. Exploring bush around Glenrock lagoon on the Yuelarbah Track, including the Leichhardt’s Lookout are highlights. From this lookout the track leads down past the edge of the lagoon then along the sandy beach, past Merewether ocean pools. This walk describes a side trip to the scout campsite beside the lagoon for those who have organised to camp there.

Charlestown Park

‘Charlestown Park’[1], by the Pacific Highway in Charlestown, offers a picnic table[2], shelter[3], barbeque[4] and war memorial[5]. Charlestown Park is also known and signposted as ‘Anniversary Grove’[6].

(0km) Charlestown Park → End of Milson Street

750 m
13 mins
6m
-20m

Very easy

From Charlestown Park[7], this walk follows the ‘Newcastle’ sign[8] across the Pacific Highway at the traffic lights[9]. The walk then turns left to cross ‘Dudley Road’ and follow the GNW arrow post along the foot path towards the service station on the Pacific Highway. Just before the service station, this walk turns right to following Charles Street[10] gently downhill for about 100m, then takes the first right onto Smith Street[11], and then immediately turns left into Mulbinga Street[12]. The walk follows Mulbinga St gently downhill[13] for about 300m, turning left onto Moto St[14] heading gently uphill[15] for about 100m before turning right onto Milson Street[16]. This walk follows Milson St gently downhill for about 40m, until coming to the end of the street.[17] where there is a small timber footbridge[18] (on the left).

(0.75km) End of Milson Street → Int of Flaggy Creek track & Guna Street

710 m
12 mins
2m
-15m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the end of Milson Street[19], this walk follows the GNW arrow post[20] down over the grass and across the timber footbridge[21]. The walk continues through the forest, and over the next 150m, heads along a few sections of timber boardwalk[22] and crosses a small bridge with a handrail[23], to then cross Flaggy Creek[24] at a metal bridge with handrails[25]. Just after crossing the bridge, this walk turns left, following the GNW arrow post at the three-way intersection[26]. This walk follows the track, keeping Flaggy Creek to the left for about 500m, until coming to an intersection [27] with Guna Street[28].

(1.46km) Int of Flaggy Creek track & Guna Street → Yuelarbah carpark

1.7 km
31 mins
31m
-42m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[29], this follows the GNW arrow post across Guna Road then follows the track east, back into the bush. The walk follows the track for about 200m then crosses the usually small creek[30]. The track continues for another 160m and then crosses the now-a-bit-wider creek[31]. The wide track gently winds through forest for about 600m before crossing the creek again on the timber boardwalk and bridge with handrails[32]. The walk then continues to follow the track for a further 170m, to head up the timbers steps and cross a smaller timber bridge[33]. The track continues gently uphill[34] for another 170m, until coming to a T-intersection[35] with the sealed shared Fernleigh Track[36].
Turn left: From the intersection[37], this walk follows the shared Fernleigh Track footpath gently uphill[38], initially keeping the railing on your right[39]. The walk follows the sealed path for about 110m to find Burwood Rd[40] and a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights[41]. Here the walk crosses Burwood Rd and comes to an intersection[42], marked with a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[43].
Turn right: From the intersection[44], this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk – Newcastle’ sign[45] gently downhill along the footpath[46], keeping the safety barrier and Burwood Rd to your right. After about 70m, the path leads across a bridge[47] (over Flaggy Creek) and then after another 30m, the walk turns left into the signposted ‘Yuelarbah car park’[48].

Yuelarbah car park

Yuelarbah car park[49] on Burwood Rd, Kahibah is the starting point to a number of walking and MTB tracks within the Glenrock State Conservation Area. There is a sheltered information sign[50] with historical and natural heritage information. There are about 25 parking bays, and a mobility parking bay

[Parking Accessible]

(3.19km) Yuelarbah car park → Int of Yuelarbah track AND Glenrock scoutcamp track

580 m
12 mins
13m
-33m

Easy track

Veer left: From the Yuelarbah car park[51], this walk follows the ‘Yuelarbah walking track’ sign[52] down along the sealed footpath, between the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

. The footpath has a handrail on each side and initally zig zags[53] downhill before joining the timber boardwalk[54]. The elevated boardwalk[55] has (1m high) handrails[56] and leads through the bush for just shy of 100m, where there is a small step down

[Trip Hazard]

on to the gravel track. The walk continues gently downhill along the wide gravel track for 100m to pass a faint rough track (on the left, that leads to a picnic table [57]

[Picnic Table]

). This walk stays on the main wide path as is gently undulates mostly dowhill for another 400m, then coming to a 3-way intersection[58], marked with a ‘Yuelarbah Track’ sign[59] (and track[60] on the right) just before a large foot bridge[61].

(3.77km) Int of Yuelarbah track & Glenrock scoutcamp track → Int of Yuelarbah track AND powerlines

200 m
4 mins
6m
-14m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection[62], this walk follows the ‘Yuelarbah Track’ sign[63] down and across the large foot suspension bridge, over Flaggy Creek[64]. On the other side of the bridge, this walk leads gently up to a T-intersection[65] with a wide track[66].
Turn right: From the intersection[67], this walk follows the track gently downhill[68], initially keeping the bridge[69] and Flaggy Creek[70] on your right. The walk heads down along the footpath[71], past the bench seat[72] and down a few timber steps[73] for about 150m, until coming to an intersection under the power lines[74], just past the ‘Yuelarbah Track’ sign[75].

(3.97km) Int of Yuelarbah AND powerline tracks → Leichhardts Lookout

290 m
6 mins
9m
-12m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[76], this walk follows the ‘Yuelarbah Track’ sign[77] under the power lines and down the timber steps[78], while keeping the creek[79] on your right. The walk heads past the NPWS post[80] and follows the track for about 60m, to then follow a section of timber railing[81] with views over the waterfall[82] (on the right). Then the walk continues gently downhill[83] for about 130m, until coming to a three-way intersection with a track[84], marked with another ‘Yuelarbah Track’ sign[85] (and a bridge[86] visible on the right).
Turn right: From the intersection[87], this walk follows the rocky track[88] moderately steeply downhill, towards the timber bridge[89]. At the bottom of the timber steps[90], this walk crosses the timber bridge[91] over Little Flaggy Creek[92]. Here the walk leads up some timber steps[93] then winds moderately steeply up along the track for about 70m, coming to a three-way intersection beside the raised timber platform[94], signposted as ‘Leichhardts Lookout’[95].

Leichhardts Lookout

Leichhardts Lookout is within the Glenrock State Conservation Area. This lookout is a timber platform, looking east[96] across Glenrock Lagoon and out to the ocean[97]. Leichhardts Lookout is named after Ludwig Leichhardt a Prussian naturalist and explorer who, in 1842, described the view down into Glenrock Lagoon as well as other important geological sightings in the area. More info.

(4.26km) Leichhardts Lookout → Int of Yuelarbah AND Glenrock Beach

1.3 km
27 mins
47m
-75m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From ‘Leichhardts Lookout’[99], this walk follows the track east from the beside the lookout[100], whilst keeping the valley to your right. The track leads quite steeply down[101] the timber steps[102] and soon passes down between the cleft in the rocks[103]. The walk continues down the steep steps beside the rock face[104] then down the staircase with a handrail[105]. From here, the track continues down the steps for another 150m, crossing two small timber bridges[106][107] to where the track begins to flatten out. Here the track leads more gently along the side of the hill, crossing 5 more small timber bridges[108][109][110][111][112] over the next 900m before leaving the dense forest and getting a view of the beach beside the large ‘Great North walk’ sign[113][114]. The walk now follows the GNW arrow post gently downhill[115] for about 80m to the large sandy beach[116], just beside Glenrock Lagoon[117] (on the right), to find a GNW arrow post at the bottom of the vegetated bank[118] (on the left).

Glenrock Lagoon & Reserve

The Glenrock Lagoon is within the Glenrock State Conservation Area and has a rich history. It was named for ‘Glen’ meaning narrow valley and ‘rock’ because of the rocky nature of the valley. The site was first occupied by the local aboriginals of the Awabakal Tribe, who were known to roam and hunt in the Glenrock Lagoon, with evidence near the mouth of the lagoon. The Awabakal Tribe had a large sacred cave, which was filled with paintings, however, these paintings are now gone. Glenrock was the site of the first coal deposits found in Australia. Deep in the valley, there are remnants of the early Colliery. Coal was mined at Glenrock for over 100 years – a good example of this is Smelters Beach, just north of the lagoon exit, which contains historic rail tracks in the cliff side. The Scout camp was established here in 1932, with a 99 year lease and continues today.

(5.51km) Glenrock Beach (north of lagoon) → Glenrock Scout Camp

710 m
12 mins
15m
-9m

Hard track

Turn sharp right: From the GNW arrow post[120], this walk follows the main beach south[121] (while keeping the ocean to your left) for about 70m. There is a possibility of getting wet feet when crossing the lagoon outlet stream[122], depending on conditions. Once past the lagoon (on the south side), this walk comes to a faint intersection with the scout camp access track (on your right)[123].
Veer right: From Glenrock Beach[124], this walk follows the sandy track inland, keeping the lagoon[125] on your right. After about 280m, this walk passes the ‘This is Scout property’ sign[126] and then walks over the large grassed area[127] for about 100m to the camping area beside the camp kitchen[128]. From here, the walk continues gently uphill over the large grassed area (towards the cluster of buildings[129]) for about 150m, until passing around a locked chain gate[130] with an ‘Emergency Assembly Point’ sign[131], just beside the caretaker’s house (on your left). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Continue straight.

Glenrock Scout Camp

Glenrock Scout Camp, off Burwood road and within the Glenrock State Conservation Area is owned and operated by the Scouting Association of Australia. The scout camp is located by a beautiful lagoon[132] and is close to the ocean[133]. The scout camp is a great place to stop and relax, with self guided walks and nature trails available close by. At the scout camp there is a public telephone[134], locked toilets (available upon request), water[135] and sheltered picnic tables[136]. The scout camp has indoor accommodation available. The Overman’s Cottage is a large simple cottage, with sleeping on mattress’s on the floor and costs $80/day plus $8/person. Also available is the Mac Crumb Room, which is for adults only, has 8 bunks and has a self contained kitchen and toilet. The Mac Crumb Room costs $80/day plus $10/person. Camping is for Scouts only. Please contact the Hunter and Coastal Regional Office (02 4929 1760) for information and to make a booking. The on site resident is also available (02 49447303). More info.

(5.51km) Glenrock Beach (north of lagoon) → Int of Burwood Beach & Hickson St track

1 km
18 mins
21m
-22m

Hard track

Veer left: From the GNW arrow marker[137], this walk follows the wide beach north, keeping the ocean on your right. This walk follows the beach past attractive cliffs[138] and historical remnants of the coal mine[139] (on the left), then several side tracks, over about 800m to come to an intersection[140] with a timber formed track[141] and information signs[142](on the left). The walk continues straight along the beach for another 230m until coming to another intersection[143] with a track, beside the sheltered information sign[144] (up the hill to the left).

(6.51km) Int of Burwood Beach & the Hickson Street track → Merewether Baths

1 km
22 mins
43m
-39m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection[145] (below the information shelter[146]), this walk follows the beach north[147], while keeping the ocean on your right. The walk soon heads over a series of attractive rock platforms[148] at the base of a large cliff and headland, and after about 1km, comes to the Merewether Ocean Baths[149][150]. If there is a light to moderate onshore breeze, then you might also enjoy the view of some hanggliders and paragliders flying above. Take care along the rock platforms, especially during high tides and high seas – during particularly high tides this section may become unsafe to pass.

Merewether Baths

Merewether Baths, located off Henderson Parade in Merewether, have a long history of swimming for the people of Newcastle. The baths are open to the ocean[151] and therefore conditions will be variable. There are toilets[152], some shelter[153] and seats available here. The baths are open year round (subject to maintenance and cleaning) and are patrolled from 9am to 5pm from 25 September 2010 to 25 April 2011. The current baths were opened in 1935 , to replace the original baths just to the north. Both the original and newer baths are used year round. More info.

(7.56km) Merewether Baths → Merewether SLSC

370 m
6 mins
5m
-6m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the ‘Merewether Ocean Baths’[156], this walk follows the slightly elevated footpath gently uphill[157], keeping the ocean and beach to your right. The walk continues to follow the footpath[158] for about 300m, passing a large picnic shelter[159] and some bench seats[160] until coming to Swell cafe[161], under the Merewether Surf Life Saving Club building, just near the intersection of John and Henderson Parades.

Swell Cafe

Swell cafe is located right on the beach[162] (with the Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club[163] above it) and just off John Parade in Merewether. Swell cafe offers fresh juices, cafe food, a toilet[164] and water. More info.

Maps for the Charlestown Park track head to Merewether 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	1:25 000 Map Series	92322S NEWCASTLE	NSW-92322S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Charlestown Park track head to Merewether bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Charlestown Park track head to Merewether

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	7.9 km
		Time	2 hrs 45 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	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
		Weather	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
		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

4.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 2.1km is flat with no steps. The remaining (1.4km) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

3.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 2.2km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 2km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 170m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 4.6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 3.3km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 1.4km requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (1km) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 7km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1km is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 6km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 2.4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Charlestown Park track head to Merewether walk starts at the Charlestown Park (gps: -32.967837, 151.69429)
Your transport options to Charlestown Park are by;

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The Charlestown Park track head to Merewether ends at the Merewether SLSC (gps: -32.948318, 151.75681)
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Weather Forest

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Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp

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Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp

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This walk follows the most northern section of the Great North Walk, from the Teralba station along Macquarie lake, to Warners Bay. Most of the walking is along footpaths, through park land, or along the road side. After Charlestown, the walk heads through the bush to the old Belmont railway and along Flaggy creek to the Glenrock Scout Camp. On day two, the walk heads along the beaches past Merewether baths, and up to the top of Shephards hill, through King Edwards park to the obelisk and down to the cities train station.

(0km) Teralba Train Station → Int of William Street and Anzac Parade

80 m
1 mins
0m
-4m

Easy track

From Teralba station[1] (at the top of the overpass steps), this walk follows the railway bridge steps[2] south, initially keeping the station building on your right. This walk follows the steps down and heads along the footpath for about 30m, to find a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[3]. This walk then follows the ‘Newcastle’ arrow[4] across William St[5], coming to a GNW arrow post on the intersection of William St and Anzac Parade, opposite the ‘The Great Northern Hotel’[6].

(0.08km) Int of William Street & Anzac Parade → Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park on Anzac Parade

290 m
5 mins
0m
-6m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection[7], this walk follows the footpath alongside Anzac Parade gently downhill, past ‘Teralba Fire Station’[8] (on your left). The walk follows the footpath for about 80m to pass ‘Anzac Park’[9] (and toilets[10] opposite the road on your right), then continues straight ahead for about 200m crossing York and Margaret St, to come beside ‘Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park’[11] (on your left).

Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park on Anzac Parade

Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park at 21 Anzac Parade, Teralba has unpowered tent sites ($20/night), standard cabins ($90 for 5 people) and deluxe cabins ($125 for 7 people). The manager is available from 8am till 8.30pm. For more information, phone (02)49585370. You can grab a meal or beverage from the ‘Great Northern Hotel’[12] or grab a snack from the local servo, just up the road.

(0.36km) Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park on Anzac Parade → End of Lake Crescent

330 m
5 mins
0m
-2m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the ‘Teralba Lakeside Caravan Park’, this walk follows Anzac Parade gently downhill[13], initially keeping the caravan park on your left. After 160m this walk then turns left (following the GNW arrow post[14]) into ‘Lake Crescent’[15] (just before the larger Five Islands Road[16]). This walk follows ‘Lake Crescent’[17] for 130m, until coming to the end of the road[18] and a shared footpath/cycleway[19].

(0.7km) End of Lake Crescent → Int of Warners Bay footpath & The Esplanade footpath

5.2 km
1 hr 25 mins
37m
-37m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the end of Lake Crescent[20], this walk follows the footpath[21], keeping the large Five Islands Rd[22] up to your right. The walk follows the footpath for about 250m, until coming to a T-intersection[23] with another footpath (beside the ‘Raymond Smith’ concrete monument[24]).
Turn right: From the intersection[25], this walk follows the GNW arrow post along the footpath and through the underpass[26]. Just after the underpass, this walk heads gently up the ramp to come beside[27] Five Islands Rd. Here, the walk turns right[28] to follow a footpath for about 900m, crossing over a two bridges[29] and an island (two arms of Cockle Creek[30]). On the far side the second bridge (Watkins Bridge[31]), this walk comes to the intersection[32] with another footpath, marked by a GNW arrow post[33].
Turn right: From the intersection[34], this walk follows the GNW arrow post gently downhill along the footpath[35] towards the water, while keeping the playing fields[36] on the left. The walk continues on the footpath (beside the bridge), to then bend left and lead along side a small road and Cockle Creek[37] (on your right), until coming to a road crossing[38] with Creek Reserve Rd, on the far side of ‘Macquarie Field’.
Continue straight: From the intersection[39], this walk follow the GNW arrow post[40] across Creek Reserve Rd and follows the footpath through Speers Point Park[41] passing the ‘Walk Safe’ sign[42] (on your right). The walk continues through Speers Point Park for about 500m, past picnic shelters[43], a stage[44], a wharf[45] to then cross the road beside ‘Speers Point Swimming Pool’[46]. The walk continues on the footpath, with the water on the right[47] for about 300m to pass the War Memorial[48]. Here the walk continues along the waters edge for 2.5km to pass a car park then cross ‘North Creek’[49] on the road bridge[50]. Continue for another 100m, through the park, then just past the toilet block the footpath leads to a large ‘Great North Walk – Warners Bay Trackhead’ sign, beside the traffic lights.

Warners Bay

Warners Bay is a large, open bay[51] on Lake Macquarie, with a public park[52] and small shopping centre[53] nearby. There are cafes and restaurants with alfresco dining, the ‘Centro’ shopping centre, specialty shops, boutiques and a post office. The public park on the lakeshore has a shared bike/walking path[55], picnic tables, barbeques[56], toilets[57] and water. A-must-stop ice cream shop on the Esplanade is Dippin Dots[58], they have a unique ice cream that has been made using super-cold freezing methods to make little beads[59] of ice cream.

(5.93km) Int of Warners Bay footpath AND The Esplanade footpath → Int of The Esplanade AND King Street

150 m
3 mins
3m
0m

Very easy

Turn left : From the intersection[61], near the toilet block this walk follows the ‘Charlestown Park’ sign[62] across The Esplanade[63] using the pedestrian crossing[64]. On the other side this walk turns right[65] and follows the footpath[66] for about 160m (past ‘Dippin Dots’ ice cream shop[67]) until coming to the intersection of The Esplanade and King Street[68](at the large roundabout[69]).

(6.08km) Int of The Esplanade AND King Street → End of Vermont Place

2 km
34 mins
26m
-12m

Easy track

Turn left: From the intersection[70], this walk follows the footpath gently uphill[71] alongside ‘King St’, heading directly away from the water[72]. The walk follows King St (passing traffic lights[73] and a roundabout[74]) and heads towards Cardiff for about 300m, to find a set of traffic lights[75], at the Caltex Servo. Here the walk crosses King St (using the pedestrian lights[76]) and follows the footpath through the nature strip to find Queen St[77] and a GNW arrow post[78] (Queen St is a minor street running parallel to King St) .
Turn left: From the intersection, (near the King Street crossing[79]), this walk follows the footpath beside Queen Street[80], past the fruit store [81], keeping King St to your left. The walk continues along Queen St for about 500m, crossing ‘Pring St’[82] to the grassy area at the end of road. From here the walk follows GNW arrow post along the footpath[83], along the grassy verge to come to the northern section of ‘Queen St’[84]. The walk follows ‘Queen St’ for another 170m, to turn right and follow ‘Myles Ave’[85] for about 80m, until coming to a three-way intersection[86] with Yorston St[87] (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection[88], this walk follows the grassy verge beside Myles Rd gently uphill[89], initially keeping Yorston St on your right. This walk continues to follow Myles Rd and GNW arrow posts[90] for about 700m, first crossing ‘Bonarius St’, then crossing a few few more side streets until coming to an intersection[91], with ‘Vermont Place’ (on the right).
Turn right: From the intersection[92], this walk the footpath down a small dip then gently uphill alongside ‘Vermont Place’[93] for about 100m, until coming to the end of the street[94] on the edge of of a grassy park[95].

Vermont Place Park

Vermont Place Park, at the end of Vermont Place in Warners Bay, is an open grassed park[96] surrounded by native forest. The park has a children’s playground[97], picnic table[98], a shelter and water fountain[99] (water may not be available).

(8.05km) End of Vermont place → GNW Management Trail (near Vermont Oval)

170 m
3 mins
4m
-1m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the end of Vermont Place[100], this walk follows the GNW arrow post, along the footpath[101] through the gate[102] and into the park. The footpath leads around the edge of the park, past a playground[103] then continues around the back of the oval[104] for another 80m, to an intersection[105] with a management trail, marked with a gate[106] and a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[107].

(8.23km) GNW Management Trail (near Vermont Oval) → Int of GNW Track AND Management Trail

350 m
6 mins
15m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the edge of the park[108], this walk follows the ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[109] through the locked gate[110] heading moderately steeply uphill[111] along the management trail, through forest. The walk follows GNW arrow markers[112] (ignoring side tracks) for about 350m, to an intersection[113], with a track[114] on the right.

(8.57km) Int of GNW Track AND Management Trail → Int of Charlestown Golf Course Track & E K Ave

2.9 km
52 mins
53m
-57m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection[115], this walk follows the GNW arrow post east gently uphill[116] along the eroded track. The walk continues for about 220m, to find an open area[117] with overhead power lines[118]. This walk then crosses underneath the power lines (following the GNW arrow markers) and leads gently downhill[119] for about 500m, until coming to an intersection[120], with a track on the left (about 10m after a deeply eroded section of track[121]).
Continue straight: From the intersection[122], this walk follows the GNW arrow post south, gently downhill[123] along the narrow track[124]. This walk continues to follow the track for about 250m, passing views of the golf course[125] (on the left), to cross a timber footbridge[126]. Here the walk continues alongside the golf course for about 1.3km, to then lead down through the West Charlestown Bypass underpass[127]. On the other side of this road the walk continues gently uphill[128] for about 500m, to an intersection[129], with E K Ave[130].

(11.46km) Int of Charlestown golf course track AND E K Avenue → Int of E K Avenue AND Winding Creek Track

70 m
1 mins
1m
-1m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection[131], this walk follows the GNW arrow post gently downhill[132] along the concrete footpath, beside E K Avenue. After about 70m this walk comes to GNW arrow post[133] at the signposted bus stop[134]).

(11.52km) Int of E K Avenue AND Winding Creek Track → End of Park Street

440 m
7 mins
9m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the bus stop, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[135], across E K Ave[136] to then follow the indistinct track[137] alongside a new development[138] (on your left). The walk follows the forested creek[139] (on your right) and the edge of the development for about 160m, to veer right at an intersection[140] marked with a GNW arrow post[141]. The walk follows this track gently downhill for about 120m, to cross a timber footbridge[142], then continues alongside the creek[143] for almost 200m, to find the end of Park St[144].

(11.96km) End of Park Street → Int of Park Street and GNW Arrow Post

70 m
1 mins
4m
0m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the end of Park St[145], this walk follows the footpath gently uphill[146] for about 70m, past three houses to come to an intersection with a track[147] (between the houses), on your right, marked with a GNW arrow post[148].

(12.03km) Int of Park Street & GNW Arrow Marker → Int of Anjon St & GNW Arrow Post

750 m
17 mins
49m
-10m

Moderate track

Turn right: From no. 72 Park St, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[149] between the house following the grassy track gently downhill[150]. The track leads down timber steps[151] through dense forest[152] for about 130m, to cross an flat concrete footbridge[153]. The track then leads up the moderately steep hill[154] (with the creek on your left) for about 150m, then leads more gently uphill[155] for a further 250m, to cross the creek at an flat timber footbridge[156]. The walk continues (with the creek now on the right) for about 170m, to come to grass clearing behind some houses[157]. Here the walk turn right, following the GNW arrow post[158] gently uphill for about 80m, until coming to a T-intersection[159], with Anjon St[160].

(12.78km) Int of Anjon St & GNW Arrow Post → Charelstown Park

550 m
10 mins
19m
-2m

Easy track

Turn right: From the dip in Anjon St[161], this walk follows the GNW arrow post[162] south along the grassy verge beside the street, initially keeping the bush reserve to your right. At the top of the hill, this walk crosses ‘Patricia Ave’[163] and turns left to follow the footpath for about 250m, to turn then right at a roundabout[164] into ‘Lincoln St’. This walk continues uphill along side ‘Lincoln St’[165] for about 170m, over a rise and crosses ‘Carl Cl’ to head gently downhill[166] for about 50m, until coming to an intersection[167], with traffic lights at ‘Pacific Highway’, [168] beside ‘Charlestown Park’.

Charlestown Park

‘Charlestown Park’[169], by the Pacific Highway in Charlestown, offers a picnic table[170], shelter[171], barbeque[172] and war memorial[173]. Charlestown Park is also known and signposted as ‘Anniversary Grove’[174].

(13.33km) Charlestown Park → End of Milson Street

750 m
13 mins
6m
-20m

Very easy

Veer left: From Charlestown Park[175], this walk follows the ‘Newcastle’ sign[176] across the Pacific Highway at the traffic lights[177]. The walk then turns left to cross ‘Dudley Road’ and follow the GNW arrow post along the foot path towards the service station on the Pacific Highway. Just before the service station, this walk turns right to following Charles Street[178] gently downhill for about 100m, then takes the first right onto Smith Street[179], and then immediately turns left into Mulbinga Street[180]. The walk follows Mulbinga St gently downhill[181] for about 300m, turning left onto Moto St[182] heading gently uphill[183] for about 100m before turning right onto Milson Street[184]. This walk follows Milson St gently downhill for about 40m, until coming to the end of the street.[185] where there is a small timber footbridge[186] (on the left).

(14.08km) End of Milson Street → Int of Flaggy Creek track & Fernleigh Track

2.2 km
37 mins
18m
-47m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the end of Milson Street[187], this walk follows the GNW arrow post[188] down over the grass and across the timber footbridge[189]. The walk continues through the forest, and over the next 150m, heads along a few sections of timber boardwalk[190] and crosses a small bridge with a handrail[191], to then cross Flaggy Creek[192] at a metal bridge with handrails[193]. Just after crossing the bridge, this walk turns left, following the GNW arrow post at the three-way intersection[194]. This walk follows the track, keeping Flaggy Creek to the left for about 500m, until coming to an intersection [195] with Guna Street[196].
Continue straight: From the intersection[197], this follows the GNW arrow post across Guna Road then follows the track east, back into the bush. The walk follows the track for about 200m then crosses the usually small creek[198]. The track continues for another 160m and then crosses the now-a-bit-wider creek[199]. The wide track gently winds through forest for about 600m before crossing the creek again on the timber boardwalk and bridge with handrails[200]. The walk then continues to follow the track for a further 170m, to head up the timbers steps and cross a smaller timber bridge[201]. The track continues gently uphill[202] for another 170m, until coming to a T-intersection[203] with the sealed shared Fernleigh Track[204].

(16.24km) Int of Flaggy Creek track & Fernleigh Track → Int of the Fernleigh Track & Burwood Road

120 m
2 mins
4m
0m

Very easy

Turn left: From the intersection[205], this walk follows the shared Fernleigh Track footpath gently uphill[206], initially keeping the railing on your right[207]. The walk follows the sealed path for about 110m to find Burwood Rd[208] and a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights[209]. Here the walk crosses Burwood Rd and comes to an intersection[210], marked with a ‘Great North Walk’ sign[211].

(16.36km) Int of the Fernleigh Track & Burwood Road → Yuelarbah carpark

150 m
4 mins
11m
-10m

Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection[212], this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk – Newcastle’ sign[213] gently downhill along the footpath[214], keeping the safety barrier and Burwood Rd to your right. After about 70m, the path leads across a bridge[215] (over Flaggy Creek) and then after another 30m, the walk turns left into the signposted ‘Yuelarbah car park’[216].

Yuelarbah car park

Yuelarbah car park[217] on Burwood Rd, Kahibah is the starting point to a number of walking and MTB tracks within the Glenrock State Conservation Area. There is a sheltered information sign[218] with historical and natural heritage information. There are about 25 parking bays, and a mobility parking bay

[Parking Accessible]

(16.52km) Yuelarbah car park → Int of Yuelarbah track AND Glenrock scoutcamp track

580 m
12 mins
13m
-33m

Easy track

Veer left: From the Yuelarbah car park[219], this walk follows the ‘Yuelarbah walking track’ sign[220] down along the sealed footpath, between the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

. The footpath has a handrail on each side and initally zig zags[221] downhill before joining the timber boardwalk[222]. The elevated boardwalk[223] has (1m high) handrails[224] and leads through the bush for just shy of 100m, where there is a small step down

[Trip Hazard]

on to the gravel track. The walk continues gently downhill along the wide gravel track for 100m to pass a faint rough track (on the left, that leads to a picnic table [225]

[Picnic Table]

). This walk stays on the main wide path as is gently undulates mostly dowhill for another 400m, then coming to a 3-way intersection[226], marked with a ‘Yuelarbah Track’ sign[227] (and track[228] on the right) just before a large foot bridge[229].

(17.1km) Int of Yuelarbah track & Glenrock scoutcamp track → Int of Glenrock scoutcamp track & Scout Camp Road

1 km
21 mins
32m
-47m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection[230], this walk follows the track, while keeping the ‘Yuelarbah Track’ sign[231] and creek[232] on your left. The walk follows the track (initially level) gently downhill[233] and after about 160m, finds an open creek[234] with overhead power lines[235] (on the left). Then the walk continues (undulating gently[236]) for about 600m, to find views (on the left) of a lagoon[237] and grassed area[238]. The walk continues around a moderately steep gully[239] and after about 250m comes to a three-way intersection[240], with a faint track[241] on the left. The walk turns left and heads moderately steeply downhill[242] (on the left) for about 10m, until coming to a T-intersection[243], with the sealed Scout Camp Rd[244].

(18.12km) Int of Glenrock scoutcamp track AND Scout Camp Road → Glenrock Scout Camp

210 m
4 mins
1m
-16m

Moderate track

Turn sharp left: From the intersection[245], this walk follows the road moderately steeply downhill[246], while keeping the eroded track[247] on your left (heading towards the bright yellow sign[248] on the road). The walk continues for about 130m (turning sharply[249] to the right) to find a locked gate[250] and ‘Please Shut Gate’ sign[251]. The walk passes around the gate and continues gently downhill for about 70m, to find a three-way intersection[252] with a ‘Scouting Centenary 1908-2008’ sign[253]. The walk turns left, gently downhill (towards lower buildings) for about 15m, until coming to a locked chained gate[254] and ‘Emergency Assembly Point’ sign[255] (on the right) and Glenrock Scout Camp.

Glenrock Scout Camp

Glenrock Scout Camp, off Burwood road and within the Glenrock State Conservation Area is owned and operated by the Scouting Association of Australia. The scout camp is located by a beautiful lagoon[256] and is close to the ocean[257]. The scout camp is a great place to stop and relax, with self guided walks and nature trails available close by. At the scout camp there is a public telephone[258], locked toilets (available upon request), water[259] and sheltered picnic tables[260]. The scout camp has indoor accommodation available. The Overman’s Cottage is a large simple cottage, with sleeping on mattress’s on the floor and costs $80/day plus $8/person. Also available is the Mac Crumb Room, which is for adults only, has 8 bunks and has a self contained kitchen and toilet. The Mac Crumb Room costs $80/day plus $10/person. Camping is for Scouts only. Please contact the Hunter and Coastal Regional Office (02 4929 1760) for information and to make a booking. The on site resident is also available (02 49447303). More info.

End of day 1

This is the planned overnight stay for the end of day 1, happy camping.

(18.33km) Glenrock Scout Camp → Glenrock Beach (south of lagoon)

520 m
9 mins
5m
-14m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the locked chain gate[261] and ‘Emergency Assembly Point’ sign[262], this walk passes over the gate, heading towards the ocean. The walk continues gently downhill over a large grassed area[263], towards the lagoon[264], passing the camping area and camp kitchen[265] after about 150m. The walk continues across the grassy area for 100m, past the ‘This is Scout property’ sign[266], to then follow the sandy track[267] over the sand dune for about 280m, until coming to Glenrock Beach[268] (with the end of the lagoon on your left[269]).

(18.85km) Glenrock Beach (south of lagoon) → Int of Burwood Beach & Hickson St track

1.2 km
21 mins
25m
-23m

Hard track

Veer left: From Glenrock Beach[270] (south of the lagoon), this walk follows the beach north[271] (keeping the ocean on your right) for about 70m. There is a possibility of getting wet feet when crossing the lagoon outlet stream[272], depending on conditions. Once past the lagoon, this walk heads up to the intersection marked with a GNW arrow post[273] at the bottom of the vegetated bank[274].
Continue straight: From the GNW arrow marker[275], this walk follows the wide beach north, keeping the ocean on your right. This walk follows the beach past attractive cliffs[276] and historical remnants of the coal mine[277] (on the left), then several side tracks, over about 800m to come to an intersection[278] with a timber formed track[279] and information signs[280](on the left). The walk continues straight along the beach for another 230m until coming to another intersection[281] with a track, beside the sheltered information sign[282] (up the hill to the left).

Glenrock Lagoon & Reserve

(20.04km) Int of Burwood Beach & the Hickson Street track → Merewether Baths

1 km
22 mins
43m
-39m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection[284] (below the information shelter[285]), this walk follows the beach north[286], while keeping the ocean on your right. The walk soon heads over a series of attractive rock platforms[287] at the base of a large cliff and headland, and after about 1km, comes to the Merewether Ocean Baths[288][289]. If there is a light to moderate onshore breeze, then you might also enjoy the view of some hanggliders and paragliders flying above. Take care along the rock platforms, especially during high tides and high seas – during particularly high tides this section may become unsafe to pass.

(21.08km) Merewether Baths → Bar Beach car park

1.8 km
32 mins
34m
-27m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the ‘Merewether Ocean Baths’[290], this walk follows the slightly elevated footpath gently uphill[291], keeping the ocean and beach to your right. The walk continues to follow the footpath[292] for about 300m, passing a large picnic shelter[293] and some bench seats[294] until coming to Swell cafe[295], under the Merewether Surf Life Saving Club building, just near the intersection of John and Henderson Parades.
Continue straight: From the Swell cafÃ©[296], this walk heads up to ‘John Pde’ and turns right. The walk follows the footpath alongside ‘John Parade’[297] (keeping the beach to your right) for 300m to continue straght into ‘Dixon Park’[298]. Contune up past the ‘Bathers Way’ sign[299] along the footpath for another 200m (to pass alongside the carpark[300]) and come to the picnic shelter[301] outside the ‘Dixon Park SLSC’[302].
Continue straight: From ‘Dixon Park SLSC’[303], this walk follows the footpath moderately steeply uphill[304], keeping the ocean on your right for just over 100m to find Ocean St. Here the walk turns right and continues beyond the end of Ocean St heading downhill[305] for 160m past the end of ‘Kilgour Ave’ to a small car park[306]. The walk veers left across the car park and follows the footpath, past the playing fields (on the left) and alongside the beach for 350m to the ‘Cooks Hill SLSC’ building[307] (on the right). The walk continues straight, beside the road and car park[308] before climbing up some concrete stairs[309], to find the large Bar Beach car park[310] (opposite the end of Parkway Ave). There are wide ocean views at the end of the car park, on your right[311] .

(22.9km) Bar Beach car park → Strzelecki Lookout

950 m
20 mins
58m
-4m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the large Bar Beach car park[312] (opposite the end of Parkway Ave), this walk heads moderately steeply uphill[313] across the car park then up the footpath beside Memorial Dr, keeping the ocean on your right. 200m past the car park, this walk comes to an intersection with a set of stairs (on your right) at a gap in the fence (these stairs lead up to an old trig point[314] and stunning coastal views[315]). Here, the walk continues up along the footpath beside Memorial Dr for almost 500m (past a picnic shelter and bubbler) to an intersection with High St. ‘Strzelecki Lookout’[316] is a short distance to your right, on the other side of the car park.

Strzelecki Lookout

Strzelecki Lookout, atop the hill, is named in honor of the Polish geologist and explorer[317] whose chemical analyses and research into coal deposits from 1839-45 influenced the development of the region. Wonderful views of the coastline south are available here and if you are lucky, you will see a hanglider taking off. More info.

(23.85km) Strzelecki Lookout → King Edward Park (southern entrance)

160 m
3 mins
1m
-1m

Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection (near Strzelecki Lookout), this walk follows the GNW arrow post across High St[319] then gently uphill alongside ‘Cliff St’. After passing a few houses, the road bends, becoming ‘The Terrace’[320] (with views to the right). The walk follows ‘The Terrace’ for about 60m, past ‘Shepherds Hill’[321] (and the Marine Rescue Building) gently downhill to the signposted southern entrance of ‘King Edward Park’[322].

(24.01km) King Edward Park (southern entrance) → The Obelisk

610 m
11 mins
15m
-26m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the southern entrance of ‘King Edward Park’[323], this walk enters the park following the driveway (York Dr) through the usually open gate. The driveway leads downhill[324], alongside a car park for about 80m, to veer left onto a footpath marked with a GNW arrow post[325]. This walk follows this footpath moderately steeply downhill[326] for about 150m, among the large pine trees, down some concrete stairs[327], past the toilet block[328] to find the barbeque area[329] beside York Dr and the ‘King Edward Park Fountain’[330].
Turn left: From the barbeque area[331], this walk follows the GNW arrow post[332] up along the footpath heading between the BBQ[333] and fountain[334], away from York Dr. The footpath leads up among the large pine trees[335] for 80m, to Reserve Rd[336]. Here the walk follows the GNW arrow post[337] across the road at the safety island[338] to the footpath on the other side, beside the intersection of ‘Reserve Rd’ and ‘The Terrace’.[339]
Turn right: From the intersection[340], this walk follows the GNW arrow post along the footpath beside ‘Reserve Rd’ keeping the white timber fence[341] on your left. After 30m this walk turns left into ‘Wolfe St’[342] then after about 110m, this walk crosses ‘Wolfe St’[343], just before ‘Ordnance St’ to come to a set of concrete steps[344] marked with a GNW arrow post[345].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[346] up the concrete stairs[347] with metal hand railing[348]. At the top of the stairs this walk follows the sealed footpath[349] for about 25m to the tall white stone Obelisk[350] and monument[351].

The Obelisk

This white stone monument[352] sits above the city of Newcastle, on a green grassy knoll. The Obelisk Park is popular and gives views across the Lower Hunter Plains. The Obelisk was first erected in 1850, to replace the windmill that had stood there before it. The Obelisk was erected to act as a navigational aid for ships. On the grassy knoll[353] is a water fountain[354] and a large sundial[355].

(24.62km) The Obelisk → Newcastle Train Station

1 km
18 mins
3m
-54m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the Obelisk[356], this walk heads across the grass to follows the GNW arrow post[357] east down the gravel footpath[358] towards the clear ocean views. This walk soon leads down the series of concrete stairs[359] for about 120m, to find the intersection[360] of ‘Ordnance’ and ‘Newcomen’ streets.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the Great North Walk marker down Newcomen Street. The walk takes the first right down Church Street, passing the Grand Hotel and Police Station, then turning left onto Watt Street. The walk continues down Watt St until reaching the intersection with Scott St, where the walk reaches Newcastle railway station.

Maps for the Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp 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	1:25 000 Map Series	92322S NEWCASTLE	NSW-92322S
Newcastle	1:100 000 Map Series	9232 NEWCASTLE	9232

Cross sectional view of the Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp

Daily actual walking time estimates

Day	Walking Time	Length
1	5 hrs 23 mins	18.3 km
2	2 hrs 16 mins	7.3 km

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	25.7 km
		Time	2 Days
		.
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	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
		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

12km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 11km is flat with no steps. The remaining (2.7km) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

15km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 8km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. Whilst another 2.2km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and the remaining 1.1km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

16km of this walk is clearly signposted and another 8km has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (1.2km) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

22km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 2.5km requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (1km) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 24km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.2km is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 22km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 3.2km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp walk starts at the Teralba Train Station (gps: -32.962351, 151.60377)
Your transport options to Teralba Train Station are by;

Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp ends at the Newcastle Train Station (gps: -32.926826, 151.78471)
Your transport options to Newcastle Train Station are by;
Train. (get details)
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-glenrosca-ttnvgsc
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

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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And Walk

Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

(0km) Mangrove Boardwalk car park → Boardwalk seating area

Very easy

Mangroves

(0.35km) Boardwalk seating area → Mangrove Boardwalk int.

Very easy

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Cobbans Track int.

Very easy

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Schoolmasters House

Very easy

Schoolmasters House

Maps for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House walk

Cross sectional view of the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

Accessibility summary information for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

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Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Riverside Park to Scotts Point

(0km) Riverside Park car park → Riverside Park car park int

Easy track

(0.02km) Riverside Park car park int → City Farm jetty

Easy track

Riverside Park

(0.02km) Riverside Park car park int → Mid way pincic area

Easy track

Mid way pincic area

(0.55km) Mid way pincic area → Scotts Point

Easy track

Scotts Point

Maps for the Riverside Park to Scotts Point walk

Cross sectional view of the Riverside Park to Scotts Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Riverside Park to Scotts Point

Accessibility summary information for the Riverside Park to Scotts Point

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

(0km) Riverside Park car park → Riverside Park int

Easy track

Riverside Park

(0.03km) Riverside Park int → City Farm jetty

Easy track

(0.03km) Riverside Park int → City Farm ruins

Easy track

City Farm ruins

Maps for the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin walk

Cross sectional view of the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

Accessibility summary information for the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

Accessibility Details