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.
Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House
30 mins
4 m
Very easy
(0km) Mangrove Boardwalk car park → Boardwalk seating area
350 m
5 mins
0m
0m
Very easy
[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
about 50m later. This walk then continues for the next 160m, passing a few information signs[5][6][7] to find another seat
. The walk continues along the boardwalk through the open wetlands for another 60m to come to a third 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. → Cobbans Track int.
160 m
2 mins
1m
-1m
Very easy
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
and a 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
(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
.
Schoolmasters House
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
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
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House walk.
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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/mbtsh
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 🙂
Riverside Park to Scotts Point
And Walk
Riverside Park to Scotts Point
45 mins
0 m
Easy track
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
(0.02km) 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 ‘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
and water tap
(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
, each with a water tank
. There is also an accessible toilet[15]
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
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
(on the left). The walk continues along the trail for another 90m to pass a single 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
Mid way pincic area
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
(on the left) and a sheltered sitting area
with a water tap
. 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
, picnic table
and seating shelter
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
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
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Riverside Park to Scotts Point walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Riverside Park to Scotts Point walk.
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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/rptsp
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 🙂
City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin
30 mins
0 m
Easy track
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
[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
, each with a water tank
. There is also an accessible toilet[8]
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
and water tap
(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
and water tap
(on the right). About 30m later this walk leads past the track leading to the toilet
(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
(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
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
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
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin walk.
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.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/cfwtmfr
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 🙂
Scotts Point circuit
And Walk
Scotts Point circuit
1 hr 15 mins
0 m
Moderate track
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
(0.02km) 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 ‘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
and water tap
(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
, each with a water tank
. There is also an accessible toilet[15]
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
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
(on the left). The walk continues along the trail for another 90m to pass a single 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
Mid way pincic area
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
(on the left) and a sheltered sitting area
with a water tap
. 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
, picnic table
and seating shelter
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.
(1.25km) Scotts Point → Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks
600 m
9 mins
0m
0m
Easy track
, 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]
. The walk continues along the old road for another 180m to pass another small 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
and along the dirt track passing 3 seats
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
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
to come to a 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
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
[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
(on the left) then 90m later leads between the timber bollards
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
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
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
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Scotts Point circuit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Scotts Point circuit walk.
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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/spc
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 Welcome walk
And Walk
The Welcome walk
30 mins
3 m
Easy track
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
[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
about 50m later. This walk then continues for the next 160m, passing a few information signs[5][6][7] to find another seat
. The walk continues along the boardwalk through the open wetlands for another 60m to come to a third 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
(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
. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Schoolmasters House
There are two main entrances. The back entrance has 3 14cm steps to get inside[21]. More info.
(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Cobbans Track int.
160 m
2 mins
1m
-1m
Very easy
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
and a 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
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
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
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the The Welcome walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the The Welcome walk walk.
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;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/tww
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 🙂
Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail
45 mins
0 m
Easy track
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
(0.03km) Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks → East end of Rainforest boardwalk
230 m
4 mins
0m
0m
Easy track
and along the dirt track passing 3 seats
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
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
then after another 180m it leads past another small timber seat[18]
. 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
(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
, picnic table
and seating shelter
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
, this walk follows the old road, keeping the river to the left. After about 20m this walk leads past a 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
(on the right).
Mid way pincic area
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
, 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
then another 90m to pass a timber 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
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 ‘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
and water tap
(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
, each with a water tank
. There is also an accessible toilet[48]
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 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
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
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail walk.
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
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/spwtrpt
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 🙂
Rainforest walk to Riverside Park
And Walk
Rainforest walk to Riverside Park
45 mins
0 m
Moderate track
This walk leads through the heart of Hunter Wetlands National Park allowing you to explore this area rich in history and nature. The boardwalk takes you through a wetland with great water bird viewing opportunities, the rainforest walk leads you through a diverse forest with information signs about the plants. The walk then finishes with a road walk through open areas to the well-established Riverside picnic area on the banks of the Hunter River.
(0km) End of Scotts Point Way → Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks
30 m
0m
0m
Easy track
(0.03km) Int of Scotts Point and Rainforest tracks → East end of Rainforest boardwalk
230 m
4 mins
0m
0m
Easy track
and along the dirt track passing 3 seats
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.
Rainforest boardwalk
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.
(0.26km) East end of Rainforest boardwalk → Silos car park
700 m
10 mins
0m
0m
Moderate track
to come to a 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
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
[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
(on the left) then 90m later leads between the timber bollards
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
(2.04km) Riverside Park car park → Riverside Park int
30 m
0m
0m
Easy track
[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
, each with a water tank
. There is also an accessible toilet[56]
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
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
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Rainforest walk to Riverside Park walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Rainforest walk to Riverside Park walk.
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)
Your main transport option to Riverside Park car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/rwtrp
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 🙂
Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek
40 mins
52 m
Easy track
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
.
(0km) Yuelarbah car park → Int of Yuelarbah track AND Glenrock scoutcamp track
580 m
12 mins
13m
-33m
Easy track
. 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
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]
). 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
(0.62km) Int of Yuelarbah & Flaggy Creek tracks → Flaggy Creek picnic area
40 m
1 mins
1m
-1m
Very easy
Flaggy Creek picnic area
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
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Wallsend | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92323S WALLSEND | NSW-92323S |
Newcastle | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9232 NEWCASTLE | 9232 |
Cross sectional view of the 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
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
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).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek walk.
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)
Your main transport option to Yuelarbah car park is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/ywttfc
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 🙂
Merewether to Queens Wharf
And Walk
Merewether to Queens Wharf
1 hr 30 mins
104 m
Moderate track
Starting from Merewether, you will mostly follow the coast line to Queens Wharf. After exploring some of Newcastle’s (and arguably Australia’s) best beaches, the grand views from Strzelecki Lookout, you then wander through King Edward Park where you can take the optional side trip to the intriguing Bogey Hole. The walk then takes you up to more panoramic views from the The Obelisk, before you stroll through Newcastle CBD and mall to Queens Wharf. There are a few long hills, just take you time and enjoy the salt air.
Swell Cafe
(0km) Swell Cafe → Dixon Park SLSC
560 m
10 mins
8m
-6m
Very easy
Dixon Park and Dixon Park SLSC
(0.56km) Dixon Park SLSC → Bar Beach car park
880 m
16 mins
21m
-15m
Easy track
(1.45km) Bar Beach car park → Strzelecki Lookout
950 m
20 mins
58m
-4m
Moderate track
Strzelecki Lookout
(2.39km) Strzelecki Lookout → King Edward Park (southern entrance)
160 m
3 mins
1m
-1m
Very easy
Shepherds Hill
(2.55km) King Edward Park (southern entrance) → King Edward Park barbeque area
260 m
5 mins
1m
-24m
Moderate track
King Edward Park
(2.81km) King Edward Park barbeque area → Bogey Hole
460 m
9 mins
1m
-44m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows Bogey Hole Rd[67] gently downhill, while keeping Bogey Hole track on your right and the ocean on your left. The walk continues for about 60m, until coming to concrete steps[68] and the Bogey Hole[69]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.
Bogey Hole
(2.81km) King Edward Park barbeque area → Int of Wolfe Street AND the Obelisk steps
290 m
5 mins
12m
-2m
Easy track
Turn right: From the intersection[83], this walk follows the GNW arrow post along the footpath beside ‘Reserve Rd’ keeping the white timber fence[84] on your left. After 30m this walk turns left into ‘Wolfe St’[85] then after about 110m, this walk crosses ‘Wolfe St’[86], just before ‘Ordnance St’ to come to a set of concrete steps[87] marked with a GNW arrow post[88].
(3.1km) Int of Wolfe Street AND the Obelisk steps → The Obelisk
70 m
1 mins
2m
0m
Easy track
The Obelisk
(3.17km) The Obelisk → Int of Newcomen AND Ordnance Streets
150 m
3 mins
0m
-15m
Moderate track
(3.32km) Int of Newcomen AND Ordnance Streets → Int of Hunter AND Bolton Streets
690 m
12 mins
0m
-37m
Very easy
Hunter Street Mall
(4.01km) Int of Hunter AND Bolton Streets → Int of Hunter AND Market Streets
220 m
3 mins
1m
-2m
Very easy
(4.23km) Int of Hunter AND Market Streets → Queens Wharf
180 m
3 mins
0m
-5m
Easy track
Queens Wharf
Maps for the Merewether to Queens Wharf 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.
Newcastle | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92322S NEWCASTLE | NSW-92322S |
Newcastle | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9232 NEWCASTLE | 9232 |
Cross sectional view of the Merewether to Queens Wharf bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Merewether to Queens Wharf
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 4.4 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
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
1.8km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 1.4km has short steep hills. The remaining (1.2km) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 4.4km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 4.4km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 4.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 4.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 4.4km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Merewether to Queens Wharf walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Merewether to Queens Wharf walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Merewether to Queens Wharf walk starts at the Swell Cafe (gps: -32.948307, 151.75681)
Your transport options to Swell Cafe are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Ferry. (get details)
The Merewether to Queens Wharf ends at the Queens Wharf (gps: -32.925766, 151.78145)
Your transport options to Queens Wharf are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/mtqw
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 🙂
Watagan Creek Road to Congewai Valley East Track Head
7 hrs
720 m
Hard track
This section of the Great North Walk starts from Watagan Creek Road and heads north, up the side of the valley then along the dirt roads to the Congewai communications tower. From the tower, you follow a bush track and wind down into the valley, through some farmland and along to the Congewai west track head. From here, the walk follows the road winding south through rural farmland, past the school, to the Congewai east track head.
(0km) Int of GNW track & Watagan Creek Road(eastside) → Int of GNW track & Watagan Creek Road (westside)
40 m
1 mins
0m
-2m
Easy track
(0.04km) Int of GNW track & Watagan Creek Road (westside) → Back Paddock Gate
410 m
8 mins
2m
-33m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the paddock gate[12] (with the yellow electric fence box[13]), this walk follows GNW arrow down the moderately steep grassy bank[14] towards the creek. After about 10m, the walk crosses the creek[15], usually just over ankle deep. This creek maybe impassible after rain. The walk continues following GNW arrow markers[16] along the fence for about 100m, passing through two more paddock gates[17]), until heading through another paddock gate[18] with a ‘Please Shut Gate’ sign[19], just before the forest.
(0.45km) Back Paddock Gate → End of Langans Road
1.1 km
40 mins
241m
-8m
Hard track
(1.5km) End of Langans Rd → Int of Langans Rd & Cabans Road
840 m
21 mins
83m
-8m
Moderate track
(2.35km) Int of Langans Rd & Cabans Road → Walkers Rest Area
1.4 km
26 mins
46m
-20m
Moderate track
(3.7km) Walkers Rest Area → Flat Rock Lookout
350 m
8 mins
12m
-25m
Moderate track
Flat Rock Lookout
(4.05km) Flat Rock Lookout → Congewai Communications Tower
4 km
1 hr 25 mins
182m
-142m
Moderate track
(8.04km) Congewai Communications Tower Management Trail → Paddock Gate
3 km
1 hr 11 mins
71m
-373m
Hard track
(11.02km) Paddock Gate → Int of GNW track AND sealed rd
690 m
13 mins
5m
-48m
Hard track
(11.71km) Int of GNW AND Eglinford La → Lonely Goat Olives
930 m
22 mins
76m
-18m
Moderate track
Lonely Goat Olives
(11.71km) Int of GNW track & sealed road → Congewai Valley west trackhead
930 m
16 mins
7m
-30m
Moderate track
(12.65km) Congewai Valley west trackhead → Congewai Valley east trackhead
5.2 km
1 hr 28 mins
71m
-60m
Easy track
Maps for the Watagan Creek Road to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Wollombi | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91323S WOLLOMBI | NSW-91323S |
Quorrobolong | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91322S QUORROBOLONG | NSW-91322S |
Murrays Run | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91314N MURRAYS RUN | NSW-91314N |
Morisset | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91311N MORISSET | NSW-91311N |
Wollombi | 1:50 000 Map Series | 91323 WOLLOMBI | CW-91323 |
Cessnock | 1:50 000 Map Series | 91322 CESSNOCK | CW-91322 |
Cessnock | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9132 CESSNOCK | 9132 |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
Cross sectional view of the Watagan Creek Road to Congewai Valley East Track Head bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Watagan Creek Road to Congewai Valley East Track Head
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 17.8 km | ||
Time | 7 hrs | ||
. | |||
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 | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
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
8km of this walk has short steep hills and another 5km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 4.7km is very steep and the remaining 40m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
7km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 6km follows a smooth and hardened path. Whilst another 4.9km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and the remaining 230m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.
Signs
Around 13km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 5km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 12km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 6km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 18km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 230m is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
Around 10km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 8km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Watagan Creek Road to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Watagan Creek Road to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Watagan Creek Road to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk starts at the Int of GNW track & Watagan Creek Road(eastside) (gps: -33.0286, 151.27391)
Your main transport option to Int of GNW track & Watagan Creek Road(eastside) is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Watagan Creek Road to Congewai Valley East Track Head ends at the Congewai Valley east trackhead (gps: -32.995224, 151.30046)
Your main transport option to Congewai Valley east trackhead is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Comments
Short URL = http://wild.tl/wcrtcveth
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 🙂
Comments