Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

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Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

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

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

350 m
5 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

From the Mangrove Boardwalk car park

[Pinch Point]

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

(on the left).

Mangroves

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

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

190 m
3 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

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

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

160 m
2 mins
1m
-1m

Very easy

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

and a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

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

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Schoolmasters House

60 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

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

[Picnic Table]

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

[Picnic Table]

Schoolmasters House

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

Maps for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House walk

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

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

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

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

Accessibility summary information for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

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

2 Seat

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

3 Seat

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

4 Seat

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

5 Seat

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

6 Seat

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

7 Seat

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

8 Picnic Table

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

9 Picnic Table

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

10 Picnic Table

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

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

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

		Length	1.2 km
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 590m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

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

Signs

This whole walk, 590m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

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

weather

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

Infrastructure

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

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

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

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

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
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Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Riverside Park to Scotts Point

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Riverside Park to Scotts Point

Download & Print Map and Notes

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

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

20 m
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Pinch Point]

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

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

100 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

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

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

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

Riverside Park

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

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[15]

[Toilet Accessible]

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

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

530 m
8 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Picnic Table]

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

[Picnic Table]

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

Mid way pincic area

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

[Picnic Table]

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

(0.55km) Mid way pincic area → Scotts Point

700 m
11 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) and a sheltered sitting area

[Seat]

with a water tap

[Potable Water]

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

Scotts Point

Scotts Point is home to a water tank

[Potable Water]

, picnic table

[Picnic Table]

and seating shelter

[Seat]

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

Maps for the Riverside Park to Scotts Point walk

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

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

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

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

Accessibility summary information for the Riverside Park to Scotts Point

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Details

1 Picnic Shelter

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

2 Toilet Accessible

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

3 Potable Water

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

4 Pinch Point

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

5 Picnic Shelter

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

6 Potable Water

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

7 Seat

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

8 Seat

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

9 Picnic Table

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

10 Picnic Table

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

11 Picnic Table

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

12 Potable Water

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

13 Seat

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

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

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

		Length	2.5 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

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

Quality of track

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

Signs

This whole walk, 1.2km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

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

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

Fire Danger

http://new.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-hwnp-rptsp
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

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City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

Download & Print Map and Notes

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

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

30 m
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Pinch Point]

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

Riverside Park

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

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[8]

[Toilet Accessible]

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

(0.03km) Riverside Park int → City Farm jetty

90 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

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

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

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

(0.03km) Riverside Park int → City Farm ruins

630 m
9 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

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

[Toilet Accessible]

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

[Picnic Table]

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

City Farm ruins

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

Maps for the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin walk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Found 10m into this walk

2 Picnic Shelter

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

3 Potable Water

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

4 Picnic Shelter

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

5 Potable Water

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

6 Toilet Accessible

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

7 Picnic Table

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

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

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

		Length	1.3 km
		Time	30 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

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

Quality of track

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

Signs

This whole walk, 660m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

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

weather

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

Infrastructure

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

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

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

Car. There is free parking available.
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Scotts Point circuit

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Scotts Point circuit

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

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

20 m
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Pinch Point]

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

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

100 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

Riverside Park

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[15]

[Toilet Accessible]

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

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

530 m
8 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Picnic Table]

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

[Picnic Table]

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

Mid way pincic area

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

[Picnic Table]

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

(0.55km) Mid way pincic area → Scotts Point

700 m
11 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

[Picnic Table]

(on the left) and a sheltered sitting area

[Seat]

with a water tap

[Potable Water]

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

Scotts Point

Scotts Point is home to a water tank

[Potable Water]

, picnic table

[Picnic Table]

and seating shelter

[Seat]

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

600 m
9 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Scotts Point picnic area

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

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

230 m
4 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Wheelchair Steep]

and along the dirt track passing 3 seats

[Seat]

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

Rainforest boardwalk

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

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

700 m
10 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

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

[Trip Hazard]

to come to a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Pinch Point]

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

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

1.1 km
16 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

Maps for the Scotts Point circuit walk

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

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

Cross sectional view of the Scotts Point circuit bushwalking track

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

Accessibility summary information for the Scotts Point circuit

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Details

1 Picnic Shelter

Found 0m into this walk

2 Potable Water

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

3 Pinch Point

Found 10m into this walk

4 Picnic Shelter

Found 20m into this walk

5 Potable Water

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

6 Seat

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

7 Seat

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

8 Picnic Table

Found 350m into this walk

9 Picnic Table

Found 530m into this walk

10 Picnic Table

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

11 Potable Water

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

12 Seat

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

13 Seat

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

14 Seat

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

15 Wheelchair Steep

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

16 Seat

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

17 Trip Hazard

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

18 Trip Hazard

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

19 Picnic Table

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

20 Seat

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

21 Seat

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

22 Seat

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

23 Pinch Point

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

24 Toilet Accessible

Shared male/female accessible toilet. Entrance is 85cm wide, no hand basin, toilet seat 47cm high with a 87cm high handrail, in a 3x2m room.
This is found 3830m into this walk at -32.834228266984,151.70977726579
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Found 3830m into this walk

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

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

		Length	3.9 km
		Time	1 hr 15 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 2.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 1.3km is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

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

Signs

This whole walk, 3.9km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

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

weather

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

Infrastructure

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

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

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

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

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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The Welcome walk

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The Welcome walk

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

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

350 m
5 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

From the Mangrove Boardwalk car park

[Pinch Point]

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

(on the left).

Mangroves

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

190 m
3 mins
2m
-2m

Very easy

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Schoolmasters House

60 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Very easy

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

[Picnic Table]

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

[Picnic Table]

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

Schoolmasters House

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

160 m
2 mins
1m
-1m

Very easy

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

and a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

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

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

250 m
4 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Pinch Point]

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

Maps for the The Welcome walk walk

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

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

Cross sectional view of the The Welcome walk bushwalking track

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

Accessibility summary information for the The Welcome walk

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

Found 10m into this walk

2 Seat

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

3 Seat

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

4 Seat

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

5 Picnic Table

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

6 Picnic Table

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

7 Seat

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

8 Seat

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

9 Seat

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

10 Picnic Table

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

11 Pinch Point

Timber bollard pinchpoints around edge of carpark. The gap between the gate and bollard is 1m, and aboutt 1m high.
This is found 930m into this walk at -32.845657205914,151.70233950019
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Found 930m into this walk

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

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

		Length	945 m
		Time	5 hrs
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 950m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

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

Signs

This whole walk, 950m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

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

weather

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

Infrastructure

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

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

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

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

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

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Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail

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

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

30 m
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Pinch Point]

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

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

230 m
4 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Wheelchair Steep]

and along the dirt track passing 3 seats

[Seat]

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

Rainforest boardwalk

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

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

600 m
9 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

Scotts Point

Scotts Point is home to a water tank

[Potable Water]

, picnic table

[Picnic Table]

and seating shelter

[Seat]

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

(0.63km) Scotts Point → Mid way pincic area

700 m
11 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From Scotts Point sheltered sitting area

[Seat]

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

[Picnic Table]

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

[Picnic Table]

(on the right).

Mid way pincic area

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

[Picnic Table]

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

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

530 m
8 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the picnic area

[Picnic Table]

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

[Picnic Table]

then another 90m to pass a timber seat

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

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

100 m
1 mins
0m
-1m

Easy track

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

[Picnic Shelter]

and water tap

[Potable Water]

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

Riverside Park

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

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[48]

[Toilet Accessible]

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

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

20 m
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Pinch Point]

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

Maps for the Scots Point Way to Riverside Park Trail walk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

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

2 Seat

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

3 Wheelchair Steep

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

4 Seat

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

5 Seat

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

6 Seat

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

7 Potable Water

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

8 Picnic Table

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

9 Picnic Table

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

10 Picnic Table

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

11 Seat

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

12 Seat

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

13 Picnic Shelter

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

14 Potable Water

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

15 Pinch Point

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

16 Potable Water

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

17 Picnic Shelter

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

18 Toilet Accessible

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

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

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

		Length	1.9 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

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

Quality of track

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

Signs

This whole walk, 1.9km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 1.9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.9km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

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

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

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

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Rainforest walk to Riverside Park

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Rainforest walk to Riverside Park

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

30 m
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Pinch Point]

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

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

230 m
4 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Wheelchair Steep]

and along the dirt track passing 3 seats

[Seat]

Rainforest boardwalk

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

700 m
10 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

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

[Trip Hazard]

to come to a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Seat]

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

[Pinch Point]

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

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

1.1 km
16 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

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

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

30 m
0m
0m

Easy track

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

[Pinch Point]

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

Riverside Park

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

[Picnic Shelter]

, each with a water tank

[Potable Water]

. There is also an accessible toilet[56]

[Toilet Accessible]

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

Maps for the Rainforest walk to Riverside Park walk

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

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

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

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

Accessibility summary information for the Rainforest walk to Riverside Park

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Details

1 Pinch Point

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

2 Wheelchair Steep

Found 30m into this walk

3 Seat

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

4 Trip Hazard

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

5 Trip Hazard

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

6 Picnic Table

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

7 Seat

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

8 Seat

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

9 Seat

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

10 Pinch Point

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

11 Toilet Accessible

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

12 Picnic Shelter

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

13 Picnic Shelter

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

14 Potable Water

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

15 Potable Water

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

16 Pinch Point

Plastic bollard pinch points around the edge of the carpark. The largest gap between the bollard is 1.3m, 90cm high.
This is found 2030m into this walk at -32.833895844592,151.70899003744
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Found 2030m into this walk

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

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

		Length	2 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 2km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

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

Signs

This whole walk, 2km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

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

weather

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

Infrastructure

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

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

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

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

The Rainforest walk to Riverside Park ends at the Riverside Park car park (gps: -32.833949, 151.70895)
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Car. There is free parking available.
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Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek

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Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek

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

Yuelarbah car park

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

[Parking Accessible]

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

580 m
12 mins
13m
-33m

Easy track

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

[Pinch Point]

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

[Trip Hazard]

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

[Picnic Table]

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

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

40 m
1 mins
3m
-1m

Very easy

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

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

40 m
1 mins
1m
-1m

Very easy

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

[Picnic Table]

Flaggy Creek picnic area

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

[Picnic Table]

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

Maps for the Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek walk

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

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

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

Accessibility summary information for the Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek

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

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

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

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

Accessibility Details

1 Parking Accessible

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

2 Pinch Point

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

3 Trip Hazard

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

4 Picnic Table

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

5 Picnic Table

Two timber slat picnic tables with bench seats. The tables are 79cm high, 93cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 30cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The tables are on a large paved flat area.
This is found 640m into this walk at -32.9588733,151.72298
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Found 640m into this walk

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

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

		Length	1.3 km
		Time	40 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

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Gradient

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

Quality of track

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

Signs

This whole walk, 660m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

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

weather

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

Infrastructure

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

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Yuelarbah walking track to Flaggy Creek walk starts and ends at the Yuelarbah car park (gps: -32.962127, 151.71977)
Your main transport option to Yuelarbah car park is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Hunter Lookout to Glen road loop

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Hunter Lookout to Glen road loop

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Hunter Lookout

Hunter Lookout[1] can be found on Bakers Road, along the Great North Walk. This fenced lookout has everything you will need snack-stop, including toilets[2], picnic tables, chairs and wood-fired barbecues[3]. This lookout has fantastic views[4] over much of the Hunter region[5]. In 2010, a series of vandalism attacks occurred on the water tank, so water is no longer available at Hunter Lookout.

(0km) Hunter Lookout picnic area → Macleans Lookout

700 m
16 mins
39m
-38m

Moderate track

From the picnic area, this walk heads north, past the metal gate to the intersection of Bakers Road.
Veer left: From the Hunter Lookout picnic area[6] (on Bakers Road), this walk follows Bakers Road north and gently downhill[7], while keeping Hunter Lookout on your left. The walk continues for about 400m until coming to a Y-intersection[8] (Bakers Road loop).
Continue straight: From the intersection[9] (Bakers Road Loop), this walk follows the track gently uphill[10], while keeping the other end of Bakers Road Loop to your right, gently downhill. The walk follows the road for about 130m until coming to Macleans Lookout[11].

Mcleans Lookout

McLeans Lookout[12] offers magnificent views of the valleys[13] in Heaton State Forest. Located on Bakers Road, this fenced lookout also has picnic facilities including tables with seats[14] and open grassy areas.

(0.7km) Maclean Lookout → Int of GNW track AND Glen Road

670 m
17 mins
26m
-86m

Hard track

Veer right: From Mcleans Lookout[15], this walk follows Bakers Road gently downhill, while keeping Macleans Lookout behind you on your left. The walk continues for about 80m until coming to a three-way intersection[16] with a wide track and GNW arrow marker (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[17], this walk follows the trail gently downhill[18], while keeping the ‘Heaton Lookout’ sign on your right. The walk continues (becoming moderately steep downhill) for about 280m until coming to a three-way intersection[19] with a track on the left.
Turn sharp right: From the intersection[20], this walk follows the track moderately steeply downhill[21], while keeping the GNW arrow marker on your left. The walk continues (descending moderately steeply into[22] and out[23] of a gully) for about 150m, until coming to a three-way intersection, Glen Road[24].

(1.37km) Int of Great North Walk and Glen Road → Glen Road Rest Area

270 m
9 mins
47m
0m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the ‘Glenn Road’ sign[25] up the steep, rocky hill to the top, where it flattens out and comes to a rest area.

(1.64km) Glen Road Rest Area → Int of Bakers and Glen Roads

560 m
11 mins
25m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the rest area, the walk heads west along Glenn Road through an open wooded forest, winding to the intersection of ‘Glen Road’[26] and Bakers Road.

(2.2km) Int of Bakers & Glen Roads → Hunter Lookout picnic area

270 m
4 mins
1m
-14m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection[27], this walk follows Bakers Road gently uphill[28], while keeping Glen Road on your right. The walk continues, undulating gently for about 250m until coming to Hunter Lookout picnic area[29] (on the left).
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads off the road and up the hill following the Hunter Lookout picnic area sign, past the wooden gate and the public toilet, to the picnic area area and the lookout.

Maps for the Hunter Lookout to Glen road loop walk

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Quorrobolong	1:25 000 Map Series	91322S QUORROBOLONG	NSW-91322S
Cessnock	1:50 000 Map Series	91322 CESSNOCK	CW-91322
Cessnock	1:100 000 Map Series	9132 CESSNOCK	9132

Cross sectional view of the Hunter Lookout to Glen road loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Hunter Lookout to Glen road loop

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	1 Hr
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
		Weather	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

1km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 840m is very steep. The remaining (620m) has short steep hills.

Quality of track

1.3km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 920m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. The remaining (270m) follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

Around 1.9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 570m has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

1.6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 730m requires some bushwalking experience. The remaining (170m) requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

1.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 570m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (530m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Hunter Lookout to Glen road loop walk starts and ends at the Hunter Lookout picnic area (gps: -32.962577, 151.41383)
Your main transport option to Hunter Lookout picnic area is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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Greta road to Cedar Brush track head

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Greta road to Cedar Brush track head

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(0km) Int of Greta Road and Cherry Lane → Int of Greta Road and power line service trail

430 m
9 mins
29m
0m

Easy track

From the intersection[1], this walk follows the ‘The Great North Walk’ sign[2] gently uphill along the grassy verge (under the power lines) keeping Greta Road just to your left[3]. After 120m this walk crosses a driveway[4] and continues along side the road for almost 250m to near the top of the hill, just before the high tension power lines. Here the walk turns left to cross the road to find a ‘Great North Walk’ signposted[5] intersection beside a locked gate and style[6].

(0.43km) Int of Greta Road and power line service trail → Bumble Hill Dray track

670 m
15 mins
6m
-89m

Hard track

Turn left : From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Great North Walk’ sign[7] over the fence using the stile[8]. Here the walk follows a wide trail around the large tower[9], then follows the narrower track straight down the hill[10]. The track crosses a small gully then leads up to follow a trail[11] around the next tall tower. Here a GNW arrow post[12] leads left, away from the trail and steeply downhill[13] across another valley. The track then leads up to, and follows, another trail up to the other side of a third tower, to find an intersection marked with another GNW track[14] on the other side of the tower.

(1.1km) Bumble Hill Dray track tower → Int of Great North Walk and Bumble Hill Road

4.6 km
2 hrs
270m
-463m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection at the base of the tower[15], this walk follows the GNW arrow post[16] steeply downhill for a short distance, then turns right and follow another GNW arrow post[17] into the bush. About 50m after leaving the clearing, this walk crosses a small timber bridge[18] and continues generally downhill for about 200m before the track bends right (away from the view of the power lines[19]). About 300m further down this track, this walk crosses a small intermittent creek[20]. Then over the next 500m, the track descends into the moist forest[21] to the base of a large cliff face[22] (up to your right), then crosses a section of timber boardwalk[23]. Over the next 100m, the track crosses another handful of sections of boardwalk[24] before the track leads along the side of the hill for a further 500m, out of the moist forest[25], passing some large boulders[26] and leading down to an intersection with a wider trail[27].
Here the walk veers right, following the GNW arrow post along the trail[28] and through the casuarina forest[29] for about 500m, then crosses a gully with a small intermittent creek[30]. The old trail leads generally down through the tall forest for another 1.3km then passes under a set of power lines[31]. Here the walk continues along the side of the valley, following an old trail through the tall eucalypt forest[32] for about 500m to pass through a usually closed gate[33] (staying left at the Y-intersection, just before the gate[34]).
The trail now narrows to a track[35] that leads along side the road (which is up to your right[36]), following a fence for about 180m before turning right and heading steeply up[37] to the safety barrier beside the road. Turning left, this walk now steps over a small stile[38] and follows behind the barrier (with the road on your right) for a short distance before veering left and down the steep rocky track[39] towards the house. The track follows the fence (near the house)[40] below the embankment for about 180m before leading back up to the road[41]. Here the walk follows the road a short distance to come to the end of the safety barrier[42], beside Bumble Hill Road.

(5.74km) Int of Great North Walk and Bumble Hill Road → Yarramalong Track Head

310 m
6 mins
1m
-30m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows GNW arrow post[43] gently downhill along the sealed Bumble Hill Rd. The road soon leads past the ’60’ speed limit sign[44], then the road bends left and leads down for another 120m to a T-intersection[45] with Yarramalong Rd, marked with a large ‘Yarramalong Trackhead’ sign[46] (with Yarramalong Store just to your right).

Yarramalong Store

Yarramalong Store is good place to have lunch or pick up the basic food supplies. The store serves hot food including burgers, chips, pies etc as well as cold drinks. The store is open 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. There is a pay phone outside and a tap to refill water, and the store has its own fuel pump. Phone on (02)4356 1222. The address is 1625 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW 2259. I always encourage people to use local stores like this on track, but since it is a small store it is worth phoning ahead to see what they have what you want in stock. It is a small store so choice is limited.

Yarramalong Manor

Yarramalong Manor offers accommodation and a restaurant in the picturesque Yarramalong Valley. The restaurant is open to the public for breakfast & lunch (10am weekdays and 9am weekends) daily, and dinner Friday and Saturday. Yarramalong Manor has 6 guest rooms, each with ensuite, TV, fridge and tea & coffee making facilities. Tariffs for bed and breakfast start at $95 – single, $75/person – twin share. ph:(02) 4356 1066. More info.

(6.05km) Yarramalong Track Head → Int of Brush Creek and Ravensdale Roads

3.3 km
57 mins
48m
-53m

Easy track

Turn left: From the ‘Yarramalong Trackhead’ (at the intersection of Yarramalong and Bumble Hill Roads)[47][48], this walk follows the ‘Cedar Brush Creek’ sign along Yarramalong Road[49], away from Yarramalong Store. This walk continues through Yarramalong for about 400m, to cross a bridge[50] over the Wyong River[51]. Then this walk continues straight ahead past farm properties[52][53], undulating gently, for just shy of 3km, until coming to a three-way intersection[54][55], with ‘Brush Creek Road’ and a GNW ‘Cedar Brush’ sign on the left.

(9.35km) Int of Brush Creek and Ravensdale Roads → Cedar Brush Track Head

7.7 km
2 hrs 21 mins
193m
-145m

Easy track

Veer left: From the intersection[56][57], this walk follows the GNW arrow marker and Brush Creek Road gently downhill, while keeping Ravensdale Road on your right. This walk continues gently uphill, passing numerous farm properties[58] for about 300m, then crossing a timber bridge[59]. Then this walk continues on gravel road (with occasional sealed sections) amongst more farm properties[60][61] for about 6.7km, crossing over a timber bridge[62] to find a four-way intersection[63] with ‘Kingtree Ln’ and ‘Misty Valley Ln’. This walk continues straight ahead for another 600m, until coming to an intersection[64] with the ‘Cedar Brush Trackhead’ sign[65] and track on the right.

Maps for the Greta road to Cedar Brush 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.

Kulnura	1:25 000 Map Series	91314S KULNURA	NSW-91314S
Dooralong	1:25 000 Map Series	91311S DOORALONG	NSW-91311S
Gosford	1:100 000 Map Series	9131 GOSFORD	9131

Cross sectional view of the Greta road to Cedar Brush track head bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Greta road to Cedar Brush 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 km
		Time	6 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	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

12km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 4.6km has short steep hills. The remaining (670m) is very steep.

Quality of track

8km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 5km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (3.3km) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 12km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 5km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 12km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 4.6km requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 12km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 4.6km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 12km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 4.6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Greta road to Cedar Brush track head walk starts at the Int of Greta Road and Cherry Lane (gps: -33.237833, 151.24456)
Your main transport option to Int of Greta Road and Cherry Lane is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
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The Greta road to Cedar Brush track head ends at the Cedar Brush Track Head (gps: -33.142629, 151.256)
Your main transport option to Cedar Brush Track Head is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
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Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

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

Very easy

Mangroves

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

Very easy

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

Very easy

(0.54km) Mangrove Boardwalk int. → Schoolmasters House

Very easy

Schoolmasters House

Maps for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House walk

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

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

Accessibility summary information for the Mangrove Boardwalk to Schoolmasters House

Accessibility Details

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

Some more details of this walks Grading

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Riverside Park to Scotts Point

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

Easy track

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

Easy track

Riverside Park

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

Easy track

Mid way pincic area

(0.55km) Mid way pincic area → Scotts Point

Easy track

Scotts Point

Maps for the Riverside Park to Scotts Point walk

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

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

Accessibility summary information for the Riverside Park to Scotts Point

Accessibility Details

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

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

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City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin

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

Easy track

Riverside Park

(0.03km) Riverside Park int → City Farm jetty

Easy track

(0.03km) Riverside Park int → City Farm ruins

Easy track

City Farm ruins

Maps for the City Farm walk to Milhams Farmhouse Ruin walk

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

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

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

Accessibility Details