This summit walk to Mt Sugarloaf offers fabulous 360 degree views and is highly recommended. This short but steep walk follows a wide trail, which narrows to become fenced steps directly to the summit. From the summit, you can see across the surrounding plains, with the views of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the ocean which are quite spectacular. This walk is often enjoyed by families and children and is highly recommended.
Mt Sugarloaf Summit
And Walk
Mt Sugarloaf Summit
30 mins
48 m
Moderate track
Mount Sugarloaf Car Park
(0km) Mt Sugarloaf Carpark → Yellow Stone Monument
30 m
1 mins
1m
0m
Easy track
(0.03km) Yellow Stone Monument → Int of Summit & Red Track
50 m
2 mins
14m
0m
Easy track
(0.08km) Int of Summit & Red Track → Int of Summit Track & Fenced Tower
120 m
4 mins
22m
0m
Moderate track
(0.19km) Int of Summit Track & Fenced Tower → Mt Sugarloaf Summit
70 m
2 mins
8m
-3m
Moderate track
Mount Sugarloaf Summit
Maps for the Mt Sugarloaf Summit 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 Mt Sugarloaf Summit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Sugarloaf Summit
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 | 534 m | ||
Time | 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
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 190m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 80m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 270m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 270m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 270m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 270m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 270m 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 Mt Sugarloaf Summit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Mt Sugarloaf Summit walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Mt Sugarloaf Summit walk starts and ends at the Mt Sugarloaf Carpark (gps: -32.890649, 151.53942)
Your main transport option to Mt Sugarloaf Carpark 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/mss
Gallery images
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Special Maps/ brochures
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite
And Walk
Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite
4 hrs 30 mins
590 m
Hard track
This section of the Great North Walk makes a good walk to a comfortable campsite, with the section along the Lyrebird Trail by the Wollombi Brook being particularly recommended. From the Cedar Brush track head, the walk winds up into the Olney State Forest through bushland (crossing over two moist gullies). Once most of your height is gained, this walk follows unsealed road before dropping down into the Wollombi Brook gully. From here, the walk follows bush tracks along Lyrebird Trail and to the Basin Campsite.
(0km) Cedar Brush Track Head → Int of GNW track & Kingtree Ridge Fire Road
2 km
58 mins
266m
-38m
Hard track
(1.98km) Int of GNW track & Kingtree Ridge Fire Road → GNW rest area
120 m
3 mins
8m
0m
Moderate track
(2.1km) GNW rest area → Int of Kingtree Ridge & Walkers Ridge Roads
3.4 km
1 hr 4 mins
115m
-44m
Moderate track
(5.47km) Int of Kingtree Ridge and Walkers Ridge Roads → Int of GNW & an unsealed road
740 m
15 mins
23m
-25m
Moderate track
Veer right: From the intersection[31][32], this walk follows ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[33] and GNW arrow marker north east along the dirt road. The walk continues through forest (ignoring side roads[34]) as it leads over a gentle rise for about 400m, then comes to a three-way intersection[35][36] with a trail (on the left) marked with ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[37].
(6.22km) Int of GNW AND an unsealed road → Int of GNW AND Lyrebird trail
1.3 km
34 mins
49m
-200m
Hard track
Turn right: From the intersection[46][47], this walk follows the GNW arrow post east along the narrow track, which soon bends left and crosses the trail (just below the last intersection). Here, this walk follows the GNW arrow post moderately steeply downhill[48] along the track, and down some stone steps for about 50m. The walk continues for about 700m along the side of the hill. Here the track leads steeply downhill, down a series of timber[49] and rock steps[50] for another 150m, to find a T-intersection[51][52] with the ‘Lyrebird Trail’, also marked with a ‘Basin camping area’ sign[53].
(7.5km) Int of GNW tracks AND Lyrebird Trail → Int of Rock Lilly AND Lyrebird trails
1.9 km
47 mins
125m
-139m
Moderate track
(9.36km) Int of Rock Lilly and Lyrebird trails → Basin Campsite
340 m
7 mins
4m
-41m
Moderate track
Basin Campsite
Maps for the Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite 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.
Murrays Run | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91314N MURRAYS RUN | NSW-91314N |
Dooralong | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91311S DOORALONG | NSW-91311S |
Morisset | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91311N MORISSET | NSW-91311N |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
Cross sectional view of the Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite
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 | 9.7 km | ||
Time | 4 hrs 30 mins | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
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 | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
3.7km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 3.1km has short steep hills. The remaining (2.9km) is very steep.
Quality of track
Around 5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 4.2km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 370m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 4.9km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 4.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 10km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 910m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (340m) 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 Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite walk starts at the Cedar Brush Track Head (gps: -33.1427, 151.25619)
Your main transport option to Cedar Brush Track Head is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Cedar Brush to Basin Campsite ends at the Basin Campsite (gps: -33.104008, 151.23088)
Your main transport option to Basin Campsite 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/cbtbc
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
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I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
Boarding House Dam Circuit
And Walk
Boarding House Dam Circuit
30 mins
36 m
Moderate track
This a cool walk on a on a hot day. Take your time exploring the rock formations along the creek, before finding the moss wall. Walk alongside the moss wall to its end, and then follow a track through moist rainforest back to the dam. A pleasant relaxed walk starting and finishing from the Boarding House Dam picnic area.
Boarding House Dam Picnic Area
The dam was built in 1952 for fire fighting and recreational use. The area was established in the 1850s as a logging camp, as part of the Barnier Timber Lease. Now it is a great picnic area,
(0km) Boarding House Dam Picnic Area → Int of Boarding House Dam loop
100 m
2 mins
3m
-4m
Easy track
(0.1km) Int of Boarding House Dam loop → Moss Wall Bridge
360 m
9 mins
25m
-22m
Moderate track
(0.46km) Moss wall Bridge → Boarding House Dam Picnic Area
260 m
6 mins
8m
-14m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection[24], this walk follows the track gently up timber steps[25], with the creek and dam on your left. This walk follows the track (up timber steps[26] at one stage) for about 30m, to find a high point and views into the dam. This walk continues gently downhill[27] (with occasional timber steps) for about 45m, until coming to the boarding house dam picnic area[28] and car park.
Maps for the Boarding House Dam 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.
Quorrobolong | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91322S QUORROBOLONG | NSW-91322S |
Morisset | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91311N MORISSET | NSW-91311N |
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 Boarding House Dam Circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Boarding House Dam Circuit
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 718 m | ||
Time | 30 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 | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 720m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 520m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 200m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 560m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 160m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 560m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 160m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 720m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 360m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 360m 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 Boarding House Dam Circuit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Boarding House Dam Circuit walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Boarding House Dam Circuit walk starts and ends at the Boarding House Dam Picnic Area (gps: -32.9985, 151.40554)
Your main transport option to Boarding House Dam Picnic Area 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/bhdl
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 🙂
Basin campsite to Watagan Valley
And Walk
Basin campsite to Watagan Valley
6 hrs
784 m
Hard track
This varied walk travels north through the Watagans. Leaving the Basin campsite behind, the walk traverses the Wollombi Brook via the Lyrebird trail. The Wollombi Brook Pool is a great spot to stop (and take a swim) on a hot day. From the pool, the walk climbs into the Warrawolong Flora Reserve using a combination of bush tracks and dirt roads. Along the way, a side trip to Mt Warrawolong offers views on the way to the highest point in the area. This walk finishes by descending into the beautiful Watagan Valley.
Basin Campsite
(0km) Basin Campsite → Int of Rock Lilly and Lyrebird trails
340 m
7 mins
41m
-4m
Moderate track
(0.34km) Int of Rock Lilly AND Lyrebird trails → Int of GNW tracks AND Lyrebird Trail
1.9 km
47 mins
139m
-125m
Moderate track
(2.2km) Int of GNW tracks & Lyrebird Trail → Wollombi Brook Pool
280 m
7 mins
19m
-27m
Hard track
Wollombi Brook Pool
(2.48km) Wollombi Brook Pool → End of Wild Boar Road
550 m
14 mins
52m
-5m
Hard track
(3.03km) End of Wild Boar Road → Int of Kangaroo Point & Murrays Forest Road
5.3 km
2 hrs 12 mins
441m
-177m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the intersection[46], this walk follows ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[47] north along the track that heads moderately steeply downhill. The walk continues through forest[48](with occasional timber[49] and rock steps[50]) for about 500m, to cross the usually small Wollombi Brook[51]. Then the walk climbs moderately steeply uphill[52] for about 400m, until coming to the end of the dirt Kangaroo Point Road[53][54].
Continue straight: From the end of Kangaroo Point Road[55], this walk follows the GNW arrow post north, gently uphill along Kangaroo Point Road[56]. The walk continues through forest (with the road gradually widening[57]) for about 1.3km, until coming to a signposted four-way intersection[58] with Murrays Forest Road[59] (and a wide trail[60] directly ahead).
(8.33km) Int of Kangaroo Point & Murrays Forest Road → Rest Area
50 m
1 mins
2m
0m
Hard track
Mt Warrawolong Campsite
(8.33km) Int of Kangaroo Point & Murrays Forest Road → Int of Murrays Forest Road & GNW track
140 m
2 mins
2m
-1m
Moderate track
(8.47km) Int of Murrays Forest Road and the Great North Walk → Int of Bar trail and Warrawolong Road
1.7 km
37 mins
41m
-147m
Hard track
Continue straight: From the rest area[74], this walk follows the track down along the ridge line. The track winds steeply down into a saddle, where the track flattens out to lead through thicker green forest to the intersection with the narrow Bar Trail[75][76].
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the GNW arrow post[77] north-east along the narrow, overgrown trail[78]. The trail begins to widen and after about 800m, this walk turns left to follow a ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[79] down for about 20m to an intersection[80] with the wide dirt Warrawolong Road.
(10.21km) Int of Bar trail and Warrawolong Road → Int of Turners and Warrawolong Roads
360 m
7 mins
8m
-12m
Moderate track
(10.57km) Int of Turners and Warrawolong Roads → Mt Warrawolong Fire Tower
2 km
56 mins
245m
-31m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the upper trail[86] past the ‘Authorised Vehicles Only’ sign[87]. After about 200m, the walk heads around a locked gate[88] then continues moderately steeply uphill, winding up the hill[89] for about 1.5km to come to a large flat clearing[90] and the tall fire tower[91] at the top of Mt Warrawolong[92]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Veer left.
Mt Warrawolong
(10.57km) Int of Turners and Warrawolong Roads → Signposted Rest Area
2.3 km
53 mins
40m
-267m
Hard track
Watagan Creek Campsite
(12.91km) Signposted Rest Area → Int of GNW track & Watagan Creek Road(southside)
100 m
3 mins
1m
-25m
Moderate track
Maps for the Basin campsite to Watagan Valley 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.
Murrays Run | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91314N MURRAYS RUN | NSW-91314N |
Morisset | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91311N MORISSET | NSW-91311N |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
Cross sectional view of the Basin campsite to Watagan Valley bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Basin campsite to Watagan Valley
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 | 13 km | ||
Time | 6 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
8km of this walk has short steep hills and another 3.5km is very steep. The remaining (1.8km) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 8km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 5km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 13km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 280m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
12km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 930m requires no previous bushwalking experience. The remaining (280m) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 13km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
11km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 1.4km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (930m) 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 Basin campsite to Watagan Valley walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Basin campsite to Watagan Valley walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Basin campsite to Watagan Valley walk starts at the Basin Campsite (gps: -33.104008, 151.23088)
Your main transport option to Basin Campsite is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Basin campsite to Watagan Valley ends at the Int of GNW track & Watagan Creek Road(southside) (gps: -33.028602, 151.27391)
Your main transport option to Int of GNW track & Watagan Creek Road(southside) 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/bctwv
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 🙂
Mt Sugarloaf Red Track
And Walk
Mt Sugarloaf Red Track
1 Hr
43 m
Moderate track
A must do if you’re in the area, this walk travels through particularly attractive forest as it circumnavigates the summit of Mt Sugarloaf. The side trip to the summit of Mt Sugarloaf would best be done first, followed by a leisurely walk along the track. There are many picnic options, either during or at the end of walk. Enjoy the views and attractive forest on this walk.
Mount Sugarloaf Car Park
(0km) Mt Sugarloaf Carpark → Yellow Stone Monument
30 m
1 mins
1m
0m
Easy track
(0.03km) Yellow Stone Monument → Int of Summit & Red Track
50 m
2 mins
14m
0m
Easy track
(0.08km) Int of Summit & Red Track → Mt Sugarloaf Summit
190 m
6 mins
30m
-3m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the fenced tower[18], this walk follows the footpath moderately steeply uphill, while keeping the fenced tower on your right. The footpath[19] (with a metal fence[20] either side) is followed up metal[21] and stone[22] steps for about 40m, until coming to Mt Sugarloaf summit[23]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Mount Sugarloaf Summit
(0.08km) Int of Summit & Red Track → Int of Red & Green Track
620 m
14 mins
22m
-42m
Moderate track
(0.7km) Int of Red & Green Track → Mt Sugarloaf Carpark
100 m
2 mins
6m
0m
Moderate track
Maps for the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Wallsend | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92323S WALLSEND | NSW-92323S |
Newcastle | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9232 NEWCASTLE | 9232 |
Cross sectional view of the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 800 m | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
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 | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | 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 700m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 100m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 620m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 180m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 720m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 80m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 800m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 800m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 720m of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 80m 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 Mt Sugarloaf Red Track walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Mt Sugarloaf Red Track walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Mt Sugarloaf Red Track walk starts and ends at the Mt Sugarloaf Carpark (gps: -32.890649, 151.53942)
Your main transport option to Mt Sugarloaf Carpark 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/msrt
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 🙂
Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head
5 hrs
336 m
Hard track
Starting from the grand views of Flat Rock Lookout high on the range, you will walk down into the Congewai Valley below. On the first section of this walk, you will explore a little used dirt road to the Congewai Communication Tower. From here you follow a series of tracks that wind down, steeply in places, through the tall open forest with a scattering of grass trees to the bottom of the range. Now the walk guides you through open farmland before following Congewai Road along main valley to the trackhead near Brown Muir Farm.
Flat Rock Lookout
(0km) Flat Rock Lookout → Congewai Communications Tower
4 km
1 hr 25 mins
182m
-142m
Moderate track
(3.99km) Congewai Communications Tower Management Trail → Paddock Gate
3 km
1 hr 11 mins
71m
-373m
Hard track
(6.97km) Paddock Gate → Int of GNW track AND sealed rd
690 m
13 mins
5m
-48m
Hard track
(7.66km) Int of GNW AND Eglinford La → Lonely Goat Olives
930 m
22 mins
76m
-18m
Moderate track
Lonely Goat Olives
(7.66km) Int of GNW track & sealed road → Congewai Valley west trackhead
930 m
16 mins
7m
-30m
Moderate track
(8.59km) Congewai Valley west trackhead → Congewai Valley east trackhead
5.2 km
1 hr 28 mins
71m
-60m
Easy track
Maps for the Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Flat Rock 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 | 13.8 km | ||
Time | 5 hrs | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
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 | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 4.9km has short steep hills. The remaining (3.7km) is very steep.
Quality of track
6km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 4km follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (3.7km) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 5km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 10km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 3.7km requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 14km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 10km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Flat Rock to Congewai Valley East Track Head walk starts at the Flat Rock Lookout (gps: -33.003019, 151.27147)
Your main transport option to Flat Rock Lookout is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
The Flat Rock 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/frtcvet
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 🙂
Monkey Face Circuit
And Walk
Monkey Face Circuit
45 mins
74 m
Moderate track
This short and scenic walk offers two lookouts and a forest walk. Gap Creek viewpoint gives views of dense forest, while the Monkey Face viewpoint gives views of forested farmland in the Gap Creek valley. The short forest walk between these two viewpoints is amongst large rocks and offers views of its own. The cliffs between the viewpoints are used by rock climbers and abseiling parties, so do not dislodge rocks from the top of the cliffs. This is a recommended and scenic walk.
Gaps Creek Viewpoint
(0km) Gaps Creek Viewpoint → Int of Monkey Face Rd AND Viewpoint Track
520 m
12 mins
30m
-33m
Moderate track
(0.52km) Int of Monkey Face Rd & Viewpoint Track → Monkey Face Viewpoint
80 m
2 mins
0m
-19m
Easy track
Monkey Face Viewpoint
(0.6km) Monkey Face Viewpoint → Int of Monkey Face Rd & Viewpoint Track
80 m
2 mins
19m
0m
Easy track
(0.69km) Int of Monkey Face Rd & Viewpoint Track → Int of Monkey Face Rd & Gap Creek Viewpoint Trail
500 m
10 mins
23m
-12m
Easy track
(1.19km) Int of Monkey Face Rd & Gap Creek Viewpoint Trail → Gap Creek Viewpoint
120 m
3 mins
2m
-11m
Easy track
Maps for the Monkey Face 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.
Morisset | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91311N MORISSET | NSW-91311N |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
Cross sectional view of the Monkey Face Circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Monkey Face Circuit
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.3 km | ||
Time | 45 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 | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 790m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 520m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 790m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 520m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 790m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 520m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 790m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 520m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 790m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 520m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Monkey Face Circuit walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Monkey Face Circuit walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Monkey Face Circuit walk starts and ends at the Gaps Creek Viewpoint (gps: -33.016231, 151.43025)
Your main transport option to Gaps Creek Viewpoint 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/mfc
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 🙂
Gap Creek Falls Walk
And Walk
Gap Creek Falls Walk
1 Hr
162 m
Moderate track
This walk leads to one of the best waterfalls in the Hunter area and is highly recommended. The walk travels through dense rainforest, before descending to an inspiring amphitheatre of rock with the dramatic Gap Creek Falls. Spend some time looking around the base of the falls, particularly behind the falls on the narrow unfenced ledge. This walk is particularly good on a hot day, where the cooling spray off the waterfall is appreciated.
Gap Creek picnic area
(0km) Gap Creek picnic area → Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track
370 m
9 mins
29m
-6m
Moderate track
(0.37km) Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track → End of Forest Walk
490 m
13 mins
31m
-45m
Hard track
Gap Creek Rainforest rest area
(0.37km) Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track → Gap Creek Falls
380 m
12 mins
7m
-120m
Moderate track
Gap Creek waterfall
Maps for the Gap Creek Falls 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.
Morisset | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91311N MORISSET | NSW-91311N |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
Cross sectional view of the Gap Creek Falls Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gap Creek Falls Walk
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.5 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
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 | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
Around 380m of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 370m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 750m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
Around 380m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 370m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 380m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 370m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 750m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 750m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Gap Creek Falls Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Gap Creek Falls Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Gap Creek Falls Walk walk starts and ends at the Gap Creek picnic area (gps: -33.01327, 151.43061)
Your main transport option to Gap Creek picnic area 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/gcfw
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 🙂
Muirs Rainforest Walk
And Walk
Muirs Rainforest Walk
1 Hr
130 m
Moderate track
Muirs Lookout
(0km) Muirs Lookout → No.16 timber post
770 m
19 mins
18m
-112m
Moderate track
Rainforest at No.16 timber post
Maps for the Muirs Rainforest 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.
Morisset | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91311N MORISSET | NSW-91311N |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
Cross sectional view of the Muirs Rainforest Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Muirs Rainforest Walk
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.5 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
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 | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 770m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 770m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 770m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 770m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 770m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 770m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Muirs Rainforest Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Muirs Rainforest Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Muirs Rainforest Walk walk starts and ends at the Muirs Lookout (gps: -33.099573, 151.37987)
Your main transport option to Muirs Lookout 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/mrw
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 🙂
Gap Creek Rainforest Walk
And Walk
Gap Creek Rainforest Walk
1 Hr
111 m
Hard track
This walk takes you deep into moist rainforest and is well worthwhile. The walk is mostly flat and travels through a varied and healthy rainforest, with strangler fig vines, large older trees and lots of wildlife. If you are lucky, you could find the protected yabbies in the creek at the end of the walk. This walk is a must do, particularly on a hot day.
Gap Creek picnic area
(0km) Gap Creek picnic area → Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track
370 m
9 mins
29m
-6m
Moderate track
(0.37km) Int of Gap Creek Falls & Forest Walk Track → End of Forest Walk
490 m
13 mins
31m
-45m
Hard track
Gap Creek Rainforest rest area
Maps for the Gap Creek Rainforest 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.
Morisset | 1:25 000 Map Series | 91311N MORISSET | NSW-91311N |
Gosford | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9131 GOSFORD | 9131 |
Cross sectional view of the Gap Creek Rainforest Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Gap Creek Rainforest Walk
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 1.7 km | ||
Time | 1 Hr | ||
. | |||
Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 860m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
Around 490m of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 370m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 860m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 490m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 370m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 860m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 860m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
A list of walks that share part of the track with the Gap Creek Rainforest Walk walk.
Other Nearby walks
A list of walks that start near the Gap Creek Rainforest Walk walk.
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Gap Creek Rainforest Walk walk starts and ends at the Gap Creek picnic area (gps: -33.01327, 151.43061)
Your main transport option to Gap Creek picnic area 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/gcrw
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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