Green Point Drive Circuit

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2 hrs 45 mins

3.4 km Circuit

127 m

Moderate track

This walk takes in two of the best parts of Green Point Reserve, the quiet and secluded Green Point itself and the views at Sea Eagle Lookout. Starting at the high point of Green Point Drive entrance, you gradually descend to the foreshore, crossing over open grasslands and through eucalyptus forest. The lookout on the return journey has good seating to rest and enjoy the views. The side trip to Sea Eagle park offers excellent picnic facilities. A recommended walk.

Green Point Drive entrance to Green Point Reserve

Green Point Drive path in Green Point Reserve

Foot path near Green Point Drive on Lake Macquarie

Shared bike/walking path in Green Point Reserve on Lake Macquarie

Shared bicycle/walking path in Green Point Reserse

Open grasslands next to a path in Green Point Reserve

Both forest and grasslands in Green Point Reserve

Foot path through eucalyptus forest in Green Point Reserve

Shared footpath in Green Point Reserve on Lake Macquarie

Tracks near Green Point on Lake Macquarie

Forest track near Green Point on Lake Macquarie

Track in Green Pint Reserve on Lake Macquarie

Track close to Green Point on Lake Macquarie

She Oak trees on Green Point by Lake Macquarie

Lake-side views along the Foreshore Track

Timber boardwalk near Green Point on Lake Macquarie

Well maintained tracks in Green Point Foreshore Reserve

Track intersection near Sea Eagle picnic area

Sea Eagle Picnic area and lookouts above

Steps up to the middle Sea Eagle Lookout

The Upper Sea Eagle Lookout at Green Point Reserve

Picnic table near upper lookout Sea Eagle Picnic Area

Forested track intersection in Green Point Reserve

Footpath near Green Point Drive in Green Point Reserve

Open grasslands near Green Point Reserve

Sealed shared footpath with bicycles and walkers in Green Point Reserve

Turning circle at the end of Green Point Drive in Belmont

Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie

The Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie is a great place for a bush walk, bicycle or picnic. The Green Point Foreshore reserve offers many historical and environmentally interpretative signs along its multi use pathways. There is an unformed foreshore pathway beside Lake Macquarie, or more physically demanding walks away from the lake foreshore and into rainforest. Historically, the Green Point area was involved in a coal rush from the 1860's. This coal rush was spearheaded by the Cardiff Coal Company. Coal was proposed to be transported by barge to Threlkeld's old wharf at Reid's Mistake (Swansea Heads) for shipping to Sydney. However, the coal was poor quality 'boiler coal' and used mostly for steamer boilers. This coal rush finished in 1870. Timber was also milled on site after the coal rush. The Lake Macquarie Council is undergoing extensive rehabilitation works to improve the area for recreation. For more information contact the Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre on (02) 4921 0740 More info.

Green Point Reserve Entrance (Green Point Drive, Belmont)

At the end of Green Point Drive[1] (in Belmont) is an entrance to Green Point Foreshore Reserve[2]. Both walking tracks and cycling paths start from this entrance, giving the advantage of traveling downhill to the foreshore and enjoying views as you go. No facilities are here at this stage, other than a turning circle for vehicles, but this entrance will be developed at a later time.

(0km) end of Green Point Drive (Green Point) → Int of Green Point & Green Point Drive Tracks

400 m

8 mins

18m

-12m Very easy

From the end of Green Point Drive[3][4][5] (in Belmont), this walk follows the concrete footpath gently uphill between metal fencing[6], while initially keeping the 'Green Point Foreshore Reserve' sign[7] on the left. This walk continues for about 100m, to find a 'No Dogs' sign[8]. Then this walk continues, undulating for 300m with views[9] and grasslands (on the right), until coming to a three-way intersection[10] with a footpath and 'Green Point' sign[11] (on the right).

(0km) Int of Green Point Drive & Green Point Tracks → Int of Green Point & Zig Zag Tracks

840 m

16 mins

10m

-47m Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection[12][13], this walk follows the 'Green Point' sign[14] and foot path gently downhill across grasslands and towards the distance views[15]. This walk continues for about 230m, to find the footpath bends (to the right) with forest[16] on the left. Then this walk continues, surrounded by forest (ignoring side tracks[17]) for about 600m, until coming to a three-way intersection[18] with a track and 'Walk Safe/Cycle Safe' sign[19] (on the left).

(1km) Int of Green Point AND Zig Zag Tracks → Green Point

250 m

5 mins

-12m Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection[20], this walk follows the track gently downhill, while initially keeping the 'Walk Safe/Cycle Safe' sign[21] on your left. This walk continues through forest[22] for about 160m, until coming to a four-way intersection[23] with a track and the grassed Green Point[24] directly ahead.
Continue straight: From the intersection[25], this walk follows the track towards Green Point[26] (and the water), while leaving the forest[27] directly behind you. This walk continues for about 60m, passing across grasslands[28] and towards a small clump of She Oak trees[29], until coming to the lake edge[30] and Green Point.

Green Point (on Lake Macquarie)

Green Point in the Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie is a large grassed area[31] which looks out over Lake Macquarie. From the vantage point of Green Point, a walker can see up and down Lake Macquarie[32]. There are often boats passing by this low headland. This is a fabulous place to have a picnic and there is even a clump of She Oak trees[33] by the water for shade. There are no facilities here, other than the open grassed area.

(1km) Green Point → Int of Foreshore & Green Point Drive Tracks

750 m

14 mins

32m

-8m Moderate track

Turn around: From Green Point (by the lake[34] and small clump of She Oak trees[35][36]), this walk follows the track across grasslands and towards the forest. This walk continues for about 60m, until coming to a four-way intersection[37][38] with a track and forest ahead.
Turn right: From Green Point[39], this walk crosses over a timber footbridge[40] and follows the track, while keeping the lake on your right. This walk continues through open eucalyptus forest, with occasional short sections of timber boardwalk[41] for about 600m, until undulating moderately steeply[42] and coming to a three-way intersection[43], with a concrete footpath and 'Green Point Drive' sign[44] on the right.

(2km) Int of Foreshore AND Green Point Drive Tracks → Int of Foreshore AND Lookout Tracks

190 m

4 mins

-11m Easy track

Turn right: From the intersection[45], this walk follows the footpath gently downhill[46], while keeping the gravel track[47] and 'Green Point Drive' timber sign[48] on your right. This walk continues, undulating for about 180m, until coming to a three-way intersection[49], with a 'Lookout' sign[50] on the left and a 'Getting about at Green Point' sign[51] on your right.

(2km) Int of Foreshore & Lookout Tracks → Int of Foreshore Track & Sea Eagle Park

80 m

2 mins

-6m Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection[52], this walk follows the footpath gently downhill[53], while keeping the Lookout track on your left and the 'Getting about at Green Point' sign[54] on your right. This walk continues for about 70m until coming to a three-way intersection[55], with a track and Sea Eagle Park[56] on your left. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Sea Eagle Park

Sea Eagle Park in Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie is a large grassed picnic area[57], with a toilet[58], sheltered picnic tables[59], water from a tap[60][61] and gas/electric barbeque's[62]. This picnic area is particularly good for larger family group, for there is room to play ball games or just sit and look at the views. The short walk up to the Sea Eagle Lookouts is recommended for the commanding views south towards Swansea.

(2km) Int of Foreshore & Lookout Tracks → Lower Lookout (Sea Eagle Park)

110 m

2 mins

16m

0m Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection[63][64], this walk heads up timber steps, directly away from the face of the 'Getting about at Green Point' sign[65]. This walk continues gently uphill, with occasional timber steps (and passing a seat[66]) for about 110m, until coming to the Lower Lookout[67][68] above Sea Eagle Park (on the right).

Sea Eagle Park Lookouts (lower, middle & upper)

These three lookouts (lower, middle and upper lookouts) are above Sea Eagle Park in Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie and give great views[69][70] across Lake Macquarie towards Swansea. The upper lookout has a picnic table[71] in the shade behind the lookout, which gives relief on a hot day. The upper lookout also a picnic table[72] at the lookout, offering fabulous views to the south. Each of these lookouts has a bench seat and interpretative signs[73]. White Bellied Sea Eagles have been known to nest nearby and are often seen flying in the area.

(3km) Lower Lookout (Sea Eagle Park) → Upper Lookout (Sea Eagle Park)

140 m

4 mins

16m

-9m Moderate track

Turn left: From Lower Lookout[74][75], this walk heads gently uphill, while keeping the views on your right. This walk continues along the track for about 100m, using timber steps[76][77], until coming to Middle Lookout[78].
Turn left : From the Middle Lookout[79], this walk heads up timber steps[80] for 30m, until coming to the Upper Lookout[81][82] (with Sea Eagle Park below).

(3km) Upper Lookout (Sea Eagle Park) → Int of Lookout Track and Lookout Footpath

50 m

1 mins

-2m Very easy

Turn left: From the Upper Lookout[83][84], this walk follows the concrete footpath[85][86] gently uphill and away from the viewpoint. This walk continues for 45m, until coming to a three-way intersection[87] with a gravel track[88] (on the right) and a picnic table[89] (on the left just beyond).

(3km) Int of Lookout & Linkage Tracks → Int of Green Point Drive & Linkage Tracks

80 m

2 mins

-1m Easy track

Continue straight: From the three-way intersection[90][91], this walk follows the concrete footpath[92], while passing a picnic table[93] (on the left) and initially keeping the views[94] on the left. This walk continues through forest for about 80m, until coming to a three-way intersection[95][96] with a 'Green Point Drive Entry 570m' sign (on the right).

(3km) Int of Green Point Drive & Linkage Tracks → Int of Green Point Drive & Green Point Tracks

170 m

3 mins

-8m Very easy

Turn right: From the intersection[97], this walk follows the 'Green Point Drive Entry' sign[98] and footpath gently uphill. This walk continues through forest for about 100m, to come to open grasslands[99] and views (on your left). Then this walk continues for about 60m, until coming to a three-way intersection[100], with a 'Green Point' sign[101] (on the left) and a metal seat[102] (on the right).

(3km) Int of Green Point & Green Point Drive Tracks → end of Green Point Drive (Green Point)

400 m

8 mins

12m

-18m Very easy

Continue straight: From the intersection[103], this walk follows the 'Green Point Entry' sign[104] and concrete footpath gently uphill, while keeping the views[105] over grassland on your left. This walk continues, gently undulating across grasslands for about 300m, to find a 'No Dogs' sign[106]. Then this walk continues on the footpath (keeping a metal cabled fence[107] on your left) for about 100m, until coming to the end of Green Point Drive[108][109][110] (in Belmont).

Maps for the Green Point Drive Circuit walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Swansea	1:25 000 Map Series	92314N SWANSEA	NSW-92314N
Lake Macquarie	1:100 000 Map Series	9231 LAKE MACQUARIE	9231

Cross sectional view of the Green Point Drive Circuit bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Green Point Drive Circuit

Altitude analysis for Green Point Drive Circuit

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

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	3.4 km
		Time	2 hrs 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

2.3km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 660m has short steep hills. The remaining (440m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

2.2km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 880m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (340m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 2.4km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 1km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 2.6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 770m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 3.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

Around 2.7km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 660m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Green Point Drive Circuit walk.

The Lookout Circuit

2.4 km Circuit, 1 Hr

The Lookout Circuit is a classic Green Point reserve walk. This walk offers walkers plenty of picnic opportunities, elevated views over Lake Macquarie and travel through eucalyptus forest. There is also good historical and environmental interpretative signage along much of this walk. This recomme

Total climbing: 91m

Moderate track

Leichhardt's Green Point Walk

2.4 km Return, 1 Hr

This walk offers the shortest way of walking to Green Point. Starting from the elevated Leichhardt Road in Valentine, the walk descends through eucalyptus forest with some pleasant clearings on the way. Green Point is a great place for picnics and feels as if you can see the entire Lake Macquarie

Total climbing: 84m

Moderate track

The Foreshore Walk

2.9 km One way, 1 hr 15 mins

This walk traverses the coastline of the Green Point reserve. By following a variety of tracks and occasionally traveling inland through eucalyptus forest, this walk visits both Jetty and Sea Eagle picnic areas, Green Point itself and Rocky-high viewpoint. When looking into the waters of Lake Macq

Total climbing: 81m

Hard track

The Green Point Walk

3 km Return, 1 hr 15 mins

This walk descends through open grasslands and eucalyptus forest to arrive at the grassed Green Point. This is a quiet and secluded spot and a fabulous place for a picnic. From Green Point, there are good views up and down Lake Macquarie. The side trip to the Sea Eagle Lookouts is also worthwhile

Total climbing: 102m

Moderate track

Northern Green Point Circuit

3.8 km Circuit, 1 hr 30 mins

This walk visits two lovely foreshore locations on Lake Macquarie, before gaining height and traveling through eucalyptus forest and then finally descending again to the foreshore. The forest walking is mostly along fire trails adjacent to houses and it is possible to shorten the walk by exiting on

Total climbing: 140m

Hard track

Green Point Circuit Walk

7.7 km Circuit, 3 hrs

This walk visits all of the popular locations in Green Point Reserve, as well as some of the lesser-visited areas inland. Taking in Sea Eagle Park, Green Point and Rocky-high viewpoint on the foreshore and then travel inland through mostly eucalyptus forest to enjoy the views at Sea Eagle Lookout,

Total climbing: 269m

Hard track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Green Point Drive Circuit walk.

Rocky-high Circuit Walk

666 m Circuit, 30 mins

This short circuit walk offers elevated views over Lake Macquarie from Rocky-high Viewpoint. This walk offers pleasant walking beside Lake Macquarie, as well as on a quiet track inland through eucalyptus forest. If possible, complete this walk close to sunset to take advantage of the views across

Total climbing: 27m

Moderate track

Belmont Lagoon Spit Walk

3.2 km Return, 1 Hr

The Belmont Lagoon Spit walk in Belmont is a quiet relaxing walk surrounded by water. This walk is best completed in the early morning or late afternoon, when the bird life is most active. You may see Black Swans, Spoon Bills and if you are lucky, the migratory Bar Tailed Godwit. This walk is clo

Total climbing: 10m

Moderate track

Cain's Timber Bridge Viewpoint Walk

1.3 km Return, 30 mins

This walk takes you beside the Owens wetland and then finishes at a lovely timber bridge over the Owens Creek. You are likely to see many birds on this walk, particularly if you do the walk in the early morning or late afternoon when the birds are most active. This walk is wheelchair accessible an

Total climbing: 4m

Very easy

The Redhead Owens Walkway Circuit

3.2 km Circuit, 1 Hr

This walk visits the Owens Wetland on the Owens Walkway, before entering Redhead Beach and walking north to the Redhead SLSC. The cliffs to the north are worth a closer look. The walk then returns via the Redhead Beach car park, crossing a creek (your feet will get wet) and following the Owens Wal

Total climbing: 26m

Hard track

Northern Redhead Beach Walk

1.2 km Circuit, 30 mins

This circuit walk starts at Webb Park and briefly travels on the Owens Walkway, before walking along the beautiful Redhead Beach to the Redhead SLSC. The rock cliffs at the northern end of Redhead Beach are inspiring and attractive to walk underneath. The walk returns to Webb Park via the SLSC car

Total climbing: 15m

Hard track

The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway

2.4 km Return, 1 Hr

This walk follows a series of concrete and timber footpaths through the pleasant coastal area. This walk starts and finishes at the Webb Park Picnic Area, which has good facilities and shops nearby. The Owens Walkway has been made in conjunction with the Redhead Landcare group. This walk is great

Total climbing: 20m

Very easy

Awabakal Coastal Walk

1.9 km One way, 45 mins

This walk traverses the Awabakal Nature Reserve. Starting from Dudley in the north, this walk travels south through coastal heath and forest, until coming to Redhead. The vegetation throughout this walk is particularly attractive during the wildflower season of July to October. The side trip out

Total climbing: 21m

Hard track

Awabakal Viewpoint Walk

948 m Return, 30 mins

This short walk from the Awabakal car park out to the Awabakal Viewpoint offers a relaxing walk through native forest, with a quiet and secluded viewpoint at the end. The native heath throughout this walk is particularly attractive when in flower (July to October). Why not take a blanket and enjoy

Total climbing: 10m

Hard track

Galgabba Point Walk

3.2 km Return, 1 Hr

The Galgabba Point walk is a flat walk along a bush track. This walk travels through native bush before arriving at Galgabba Point, where the track forms a small loop to allow you to explore the point. Galgabba Point is home to endangered ecological communities and threatened plant species, such a

Total climbing: 17m

Moderate track

Teralba to Charlestown Park track head

13.3 km One way, 4 hrs 30 mins

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Teralba train station and winds down and around the edge of Lake Macquarie. The walk passes through the Cockle reserve, and continues to Warners bay and up along the roads, before cutting through the bush to Charlestown, where it winds around the

Total climbing: 220m

Moderate track

Teralba to Newcastle via Glenrock Scout Camp

25.7 km One way, 2 Days

This walk follows the most northern section of the Great North Walk, from the Teralba station along Macquarie lake, to Warners Bay. Most of the walking is along footpaths, through park land, or along the road side. After Charlestown, the walk heads through the bush to the old Belmont railway and al

Total climbing: 489m

Hard track

Charlestown Park track head to Merewether

7.9 km One way, 2 hrs 45 mins

Starting from a small park in Charlestown you will follow the Great North Walk through a few reserves and along a Burwood Beach, past the heads to Merewether Beach. Exploring bush around Glenrock lagoon on the Yuelarbah Track, including the Leichhardt’s Lookout are highlights. From this lookout th

Total climbing: 183m

Hard track