An excellent loop walk through areas of beautiful Sydney Redgums. In several places these twisted trees lean over the track, creating great scenery and atmosphere. Two lookout platforms along the way provide some fantastic views over the surrounding areas and Tuggerah Lake. Much of the walk is on sandy tracks. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darkinjung & Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Wide sandy track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Meandering through the forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.Twisted trees. | Photo by admin, 2009.Interesting shapes. | Photo by admin, 2009.Great scenery. | Photo by admin, 2009.Twisted trees over the track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Atmospheric views. | Photo by admin, 2009.Burrawang cycads. | Photo by admin, 2009.Great views over Tuggerah lake. | Photo by admin, 2009.Narrow sandy track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Along the Burrawang track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Interesting forest scenery. | Photo by admin, 2009.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Getting started From the car park on the Central Coast Hwy, aka Wilfred Barret Dr (about 7km north of The Entrance bridge, and about 3km south of the intersection with Main Rd, Noraville. Signposted 'Wyrrabalong National Park'), the walk passes through the timber fence, passing an information board, to the left, and a picnic table, to the right, and follows the sandy management trail. After a very short distance, the trail arrives at the intersection of the 'Red Gum Trail' and the 'Burrawang Walking Track'.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 75 m to find the car park.
Then head through/around the gate.
Continue straight.
After another 20 m pass the sign (on your left).
After another 10 m veer left.
After another 910 m turn right.
After another 195 m veer right.
After another 650 m pass a seat (10 m on your left).
Then find the "Tuggerah Lake lookout" (6 m on your left).
Tuggerah Lake lookout
Tuggerah Lake lookout
This unnamed lookout provides views across Tuggerah Lake, north of The Entrance. The lookout is on the Redgum Trail and consists of a fenced wooden platform with a seat. the beautiful views and atmosphere make this a great spot for a break during a walk in the area.
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This unnamed lookout provides views across Tuggerah Lake, north of The Entrance. The lookout is on the Redgum Trail and consists of a fenced wooden platform with a seat. the beautiful views and atmosphere make this a great spot for a break during a walk in the area.
After another 670 m turn right.
After another 90 m find the "Redgum lookout" (5 m on your left).
Redgum lookout
Redgum lookout
This unnamed lookout is in the Wyrrabalong National park, north of The Entrance and provides views to the north across part of Tuggerah Lake and Toukley. The lookout is on the Redgum Trail and consists of a fenced wooden platform with a seat. This is a nice, atmospheric spot to take a break on the walk.
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This unnamed lookout is in the Wyrrabalong National park, north of The Entrance and provides views to the north across part of Tuggerah Lake and Toukley. The lookout is on the Redgum Trail and consists of a fenced wooden platform with a seat. This is a nice, atmospheric spot to take a break on the walk.
After another 6 m pass a seat (7 m on your left).
After another 530 m turn right.
After another 470 m veer left.
After another 30 m continue straight.
After another 25 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Redgum trail
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
3.4 km
Time
1 h to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Some facilities on route
Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.1 km apart with the largest gap of 1.8 km.
Bushwalk
1 h to 1 h 15 min
Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.1 km apart with the largest gap of 1.8 km.
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After 75 m to find the car park.
Then head through/around the gate.
After another 20 m pass the sign (on your left).
Then find the "Tuggerah Lake lookout" (6 m on your left).
