This short walk starts at the end of Wybung Head Rd, leading along the top of the ridge to a fairly large clearing with sweeping ocean views. A large sign provides some information on Marine Mammals. This is a good spot to watch migrations – northern migration from June to July and southern migration from Sept to Oct. There is no shade, wind protection or any other facilities, so come well prepared if planning to sit and watch for a while.
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 142 m | ||
| Time | 5 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
| Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
This whole walk, 70m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
This whole walk, 70m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
This whole walk, 70m is clearly signposted.
This whole walk, 70m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
This whole walk, 70m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
This whole walk, 70m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wybung Head whale viewing area walk.
804 m Return
20 mins
Moderate track
A list of walks that start near the Wybung Head whale viewing area walk.
862 m One way
30 mins
Experienced only
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
280 m Return
10 mins
Moderate track
630 m Return
15 mins
Experienced only
609 m Circuit
20 mins
Moderate track
1.2 km Return
25 mins
Easy track
768 m Return
20 mins
Hard track
444 m Return
10 mins
Easy track
136 m Return
3 mins
Very easy
The Wybung Head whale viewing area walk starts and ends at the Wybung Head car park (gps: -33.196221, 151.62127)
Your main transport option to Wybung Head car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/whwva
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂
This short walk leads from the Tea Tree car park and Picnic Area to the Bird Island Lookout. The view from the fenced platform looks up and down Birdie Beach, and out to sea to Bird Island. The walk starts from the car park and heads across the compacted dirt and gravel track, before leading up a timber ramp to the actual lookout. A short walk to a grand view.
in a shelter[7] and a 4 picnic tables
, and tap water
. An information sign[8] markes the start of a track, leading to a lookout and to Birdie Beach. The grass is usually short and the ground well packed, although gently sloping and uneven in places. There is limited shade, but the heath provides fair protection from the afternoon sea breeze. A quiet picnic area, great if visiting the beach. (There is a toilet a short drive away at the main Birdie Beach car park).
, this walk follows the firm gravel track directly away from the car park[10] (towards the ocean) for about 50m to pass the ‘Seabird Survival’ information sign[11] and find the start of the boardwalk. The walk continues along the timber boardwalk for just shy of 15m to find an intersection (with a boardwalk on the right) and the fenced, un-signposted lookout[12].
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.
Seats: There are 1 places to sit on this walk.
Hazards: There are 0 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 136 m | ||
| Time | 3 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 1/6 Very easy |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Flat, no steps (1/6) |
| Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) | ||
| Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
This whole walk, 70m is flat with no steps.
This whole walk, 70m follows a smooth and hardened path.
This whole walk, 70m is clearly signposted.
This whole walk, 70m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
This whole walk, 70m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
This whole walk, 70m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk.
444 m Return
10 mins
Easy track
A list of walks that start near the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk.
1.2 km Return
25 mins
Easy track
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
804 m Return
20 mins
Moderate track
142 m Return
5 mins
Easy track
862 m One way
30 mins
Experienced only
609 m Circuit
20 mins
Moderate track
280 m Return
10 mins
Moderate track
630 m Return
15 mins
Experienced only
768 m Return
20 mins
Hard track
The Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk starts and ends at the Tea Tree car park (gps: -33.20585, 151.60275)
Your main transport option to Tea Tree car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ttpatbil
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There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
This short walk takes you from the great view of Snapper Point Sea Cave (at the end of Snapper Point Rd) along a management trail to Snapper Point. The area is very rocky and provides grand ocean views. The memorial on Snapper Point gives a good reminder to take care. There are views out over the ocean, and also south to Frazer Beach and north up the coast. An enjoyable short walk with great views, especially on sunny days.
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 280 m | ||
| Time | 10 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
| Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Around 110m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 35m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Around 110m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 35m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Around 110m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 35m has directional signs at most intersection.
Around 110m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 35m requires some bushwalking experience.
Around 110m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 35m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
This whole walk, 140m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Snapper Point walk.
630 m Return
15 mins
Experienced only
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
A list of walks that start near the Snapper Point walk.
609 m Circuit
20 mins
Moderate track
768 m Return
20 mins
Hard track
862 m One way
30 mins
Experienced only
142 m Return
5 mins
Easy track
804 m Return
20 mins
Moderate track
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
1.2 km Return
25 mins
Easy track
444 m Return
10 mins
Easy track
136 m Return
3 mins
Very easy
904 m Return
30 mins
Hard track
The Snapper Point walk starts and ends at the Snapper Point car park (gps: -33.18624, 151.62793)
Your main transport option to Snapper Point car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/2h
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There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Starting at Tea Tree Picnic Area, this short walk follows a beach access track to Birdie Beach. Along the way, the walk visits Bird Island Lookout, providing a great view of Bird Island, and up and down Birdie Beach. The walk continues down the timber path and steps, across the sand to the edge of the ocean. The beach is not patrolled, so swimming is not recommend, but it is a good place for fishing or enjoying a stroll along the sand.
in a shelter[7] and a 4 picnic tables
, and tap water
. An information sign[8] markes the start of a track, leading to a lookout and to Birdie Beach. The grass is usually short and the ground well packed, although gently sloping and uneven in places. There is limited shade, but the heath provides fair protection from the afternoon sea breeze. A quiet picnic area, great if visiting the beach. (There is a toilet a short drive away at the main Birdie Beach car park).
, this walk follows the firm gravel track directly away from the car park[10] (towards the ocean) for about 50m to pass the ‘Seabird Survival’ information sign[11] and find the start of the boardwalk. The walk continues along the timber boardwalk for just shy of 15m to find an intersection (with a boardwalk on the right) and the fenced, un-signposted lookout[12].
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 444 m | ||
| Time | 10 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) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Around 150m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 70m is flat with no steps.
Around 150m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 70m follows a smooth and hardened path.
This whole walk, 220m is clearly signposted.
This whole walk, 220m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
This whole walk, 220m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
This whole walk, 220m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Birdie Beach walk.
136 m Return
3 mins
Very easy
A list of walks that start near the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Birdie Beach walk.
1.2 km Return
25 mins
Easy track
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
804 m Return
20 mins
Moderate track
142 m Return
5 mins
Easy track
862 m One way
30 mins
Experienced only
609 m Circuit
20 mins
Moderate track
280 m Return
10 mins
Moderate track
630 m Return
15 mins
Experienced only
768 m Return
20 mins
Hard track
The Tea Tree Picnic Area to Birdie Beach walk starts and ends at the Tea Tree car park (gps: -33.20585, 151.60275)
Your main transport option to Tea Tree car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ttpatbb
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
This circuit walk explores the valley of palm trees and the dry woodland on the ridge. Starting from the back of the Palms Picnic Area, this walk follows an arrow through a palm forest then across a small creek and up a hill. At the top of the hill is an information sign, where the walk turns left and heads down the ridge, passing more palms before heading back to the picnic area. A great walk before lunch at the picnic area.
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 609 m | ||
| Time | 20 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| 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 | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
This whole walk, 610m has short steep hills.
This whole walk, 610m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
This whole walk, 610m is clearly signposted.
This whole walk, 610m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
This whole walk, 610m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
This whole walk, 610m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Palm Tree Circuit Track walk.
A list of walks that start near the Palm Tree Circuit Track walk.
280 m Return
10 mins
Moderate track
630 m Return
15 mins
Experienced only
768 m Return
20 mins
Hard track
862 m One way
30 mins
Experienced only
142 m Return
5 mins
Easy track
804 m Return
20 mins
Moderate track
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
1.2 km Return
25 mins
Easy track
444 m Return
10 mins
Easy track
The Palm Tree Circuit Track walk starts and ends at the The Palms Picnic Area (gps: -33.184725, 151.61718)
Your main transport option to The Palms Picnic Area is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ptct
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There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Snapper Point Beach is an informal name for the small beach between Frazer Beach and Snapper Point. This walk starts from the great views of the sea cave and leads out to Snapper Point. Here, the walk turns right and follows the shore to the lifebuoy, then across the rocks to the secluded beach. The high grade on this walk is due to the risk associated with walking on the rock ledge, please take care. The notes mention an alternate route that can be used as a shortcut back to the car park.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 630 m | ||
| Time | 15 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 5/6 Experienced only |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track | Rough unclear track (5/6) | ||
| Signs | No directional signs (5/6) | ||
| Experience Required | High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6) | ||
| Weather | Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
110m of this walk is flat with no steps and another 110m has short steep hills. The remaining (100m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
110m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 110m follows a rough unclear track. The remaining (100m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
110m of this walk is clearly signposted and another 110m Has no directional signs. The remaining (100m) has directional signs at most intersection.
110m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 110m requires a leader with a high level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (100m) requires some bushwalking experience.
110m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation) and another 110m forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety. The remaining (100m) is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Around 210m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 110m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Snapper Point Beach walk.
280 m Return
10 mins
Moderate track
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
A list of walks that start near the Snapper Point Beach walk.
609 m Circuit
20 mins
Moderate track
768 m Return
20 mins
Hard track
862 m One way
30 mins
Experienced only
142 m Return
5 mins
Easy track
804 m Return
20 mins
Moderate track
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
1.2 km Return
25 mins
Easy track
444 m Return
10 mins
Easy track
136 m Return
3 mins
Very easy
904 m Return
30 mins
Hard track
The Snapper Point Beach walk starts and ends at the Snapper Point car park (gps: -33.18624, 151.62793)
Your main transport option to Snapper Point car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/spb
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Timber Beach is a secluded beach in Munmorah State Conservation Area. The walk starts from a short side road off Snapper Point Rd, at Timber Beach Lookout. From here, the walk follows an eroded track down the ridge, then bends left to cross a clearing and come to the back of Timber Beach. The beach is surrounded by rock walls and is quite small, especially at high tide. A lovely quiet spot to visit.
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 768 m | ||
| Time | 20 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
| Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
| Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
| Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
This whole walk, 380m is very steep.
This whole walk, 380m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.
This whole walk, 380m has minimal directional signs.
This whole walk, 380m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
This whole walk, 380m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
This whole walk, 380m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Timber Beach walk.
A list of walks that start near the Timber Beach walk.
280 m Return
10 mins
Moderate track
630 m Return
15 mins
Experienced only
609 m Circuit
20 mins
Moderate track
862 m One way
30 mins
Experienced only
142 m Return
5 mins
Easy track
804 m Return
20 mins
Moderate track
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
1.2 km Return
25 mins
Easy track
444 m Return
10 mins
Easy track
The Timber Beach walk starts and ends at the Timber Beach Lookout (gps: -33.180641, 151.62515)
Your main transport option to Timber Beach Lookout is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/tb
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There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Wybung Head is found at the end of Wybung Head Rd. This walk leads from the car park along a wide trail to the grand views up and down the coast from the end of the headland. A narrow track finishes the walk to the tip of Wybung Head, where there are 270-degree views of the ocean, up and down the coast. There are many large and crumbly cliffs here, please take care. A great spot for whale watching or just enjoying the turbulent ocean views.
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 804 m | ||
| Time | 20 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
| Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
This whole walk, 400m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Around 280m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 130m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Around 280m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 130m has directional signs at most intersection.
This whole walk, 400m requires some bushwalking experience.
Around 280m of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 130m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Around 280m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 130m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Wybung Head walk.
142 m Return
5 mins
Easy track
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
A list of walks that start near the Wybung Head walk.
862 m One way
30 mins
Experienced only
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
280 m Return
10 mins
Moderate track
630 m Return
15 mins
Experienced only
609 m Circuit
20 mins
Moderate track
1.2 km Return
25 mins
Easy track
768 m Return
20 mins
Hard track
444 m Return
10 mins
Easy track
136 m Return
3 mins
Very easy
904 m Return
30 mins
Hard track
8.3 km Return
3 hrs
Hard track
The Wybung Head walk starts and ends at the Wybung Head car park (gps: -33.196223, 151.62127)
Your main transport option to Wybung Head car park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/wh
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
The Grass Tree Track links Wybung Head Rd with Frazer Beach via a ridge-top track. At the time of writing, this track was very overgrown (hence the high grade) and the trackhead difficult to find. Once on course, much of the track is clearer and quiet eroded in places. It is an interesting walk to see some diverse vegetation,noticing how it changes with altitude. At the bottom of the hill, the track emerges onto Frazer Beach before heading to the picnic area at the end of Frazer Rd.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 862 m | ||
| Time | 30 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 5/6 Experienced only |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track | Rough unclear track (5/6) | ||
| Signs | No directional signs (5/6) | ||
| Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Around 740m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 130m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Around 740m of this walk follows a rough unclear track, whilst the remaining 130m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Around 740m of this walk Has no directional signs, whilst the remaining 130m is clearly signposted.
Around 740m of this walk requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 130m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
This whole walk, 740m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Around 740m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 130m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Grass Tree Track walk.
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
A list of walks that start near the Grass Tree Track walk.
142 m Return
5 mins
Easy track
804 m Return
20 mins
Moderate track
609 m Circuit
20 mins
Moderate track
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
280 m Return
10 mins
Moderate track
630 m Return
15 mins
Experienced only
1.2 km Return
25 mins
Easy track
768 m Return
20 mins
Hard track
444 m Return
10 mins
Easy track
136 m Return
3 mins
Very easy
904 m Return
30 mins
Hard track
The Grass Tree Track walk starts at the Upper end of Grass Tree Track (gps: -33.193935, 151.61836)
Your main transport option to Upper end of Grass Tree Track is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
The Grass Tree Track ends at the Frazer Beach Picnic Area (gps: -33.187821, 151.62196)
Your main transport option to Frazer Beach Picnic Area is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gtt
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
A short walk to access the beach from Freemans camping area. This easy walk takes campers along a wide path to Birdie Beach car park, then to Birdie Beach. The campsite is far enough back from the beach to be protected from the sea breeze, so this walk saves the longer trip via the road. Further north on Birdie Beach is Red Ochre Beach (a nude beach) and also Birdie Lagoon. Birdie Beach is not patrolled.
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
| Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
| Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
| Length | 1.2 km | ||
| Time | 25 mins | ||
| . | |||
| Grade 2/6 Easy track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Flat, no steps (1/6) |
| Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
| Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
This whole walk, 600m is flat with no steps.
Around 410m of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 200m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
This whole walk, 600m is clearly signposted.
This whole walk, 600m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
This whole walk, 600m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
This whole walk, 600m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach walk.
A list of walks that start near the Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach walk.
444 m Return
10 mins
Easy track
136 m Return
3 mins
Very easy
3.3 km Return
1 hr 15 mins
Moderate track
4.2 km One way
1 hr 45 mins
Experienced only
2.4 km One way
1 Hr
Moderate track
3.3 km One way
1 hr 30 mins
Experienced only
804 m Return
20 mins
Moderate track
142 m Return
5 mins
Easy track
862 m One way
30 mins
Experienced only
609 m Circuit
20 mins
Moderate track
280 m Return
10 mins
Moderate track
630 m Return
15 mins
Experienced only
The Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach walk starts and ends at the Freemans camping ground (gps: -33.201138, 151.60383)
Your main transport option to Freemans camping ground is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)
Short URL = http://wild.tl/fcatbb
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Download & Print Map and Notes
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