An excellent walk in the southern section of Wyrrabalong National Park. This walk runs through a long thin strip of beautiful coastal forest, with fantastic views of the coastline from many vantage points along the way. The two main lookouts along the way, Crackneck and Wyrrabalong, have stunning views and would be great spots to stop for a picnic lunch. 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.
A bend in the track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Thick undergrowth. | Photo by admin, 2009.Picnic area at Bateau Bay. | Photo by admin, 2009.Stunning views across Bateau Bay. | Photo by admin, 2009.Coastal forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.Narrow and shaded track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Beautiful spot to sit. | Photo by admin, 2009.Fun for the kids. | Photo by admin, 2009.Palms. | Photo by admin, 2009.Twisted trees. | Photo by admin, 2009.Crackneck lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Picnic tables at Crackneck lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Contorted branches. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sandy track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Curves. | Photo by admin, 2009.Ocean views. | Photo by admin, 2009.Isopgen Anemonifolius (Broad-leaf Drumstick). | Photo by admin, 2009.Walkway with amazing views. | Photo by admin, 2009.Forest in Wyrrabalong. | Photo by admin, 2009.Stunning views of the coastline. | Photo by admin, 2009.Wyrrabalong lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Views from Wyrrabalong lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Trig point at Cromarty Hill. | Photo by admin, 2009.Views over Forresters Beach. | 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 entrance to the Blue Lagoon Beach Resort (at the intersection of Bateau Bay Rd and Moronga St, Bateau Bay), this walk follows the sandy track as it goes behind the wooden fence and runs alongside Bateau Bay Rd, keeping the road to the right. After a short distance the track swings away from the road and meanders through the trees for a short distance, passing an old concrete tank, to the left, and ignoring sidetracks to ocean viewpoints etc. The walk then turns right at an intersection near a viewpoint, looking over the caravan park. From here the walk follows the sandy bush track directly away fro the nearby caravan park, ignores a bush track to the left, and soon enters the picnic area and reaches an intersection beside the top of the wooden beach access steps.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Moronga Street & Bateau Bay Road Start heading along Bateau Bay Road (a highway|tertiary).
After another 45 m turn left.
After another 315 m turn right.
After another 115 m continue straight.
After another 70 m continue straight.
After another 65 m find the "Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout" (on your left).
Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout
Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout
This unnamed picnic area and lookout is within Wyrrabalong National Park, at the intersection of Reserve Dr and Harbour St, Bateau Bay. The picnic area overlooks Bateau Bay and the beach. There are large grass areas, plenty of shade and facilities including picnic tables, garbage bins, and beach access steps. There are beautiful views along the coast and out to sea from the picnic area. There are free electric BBQs at Sutton Reserve, a block further south along Reserve Drive. Takeaway food is available at a small shopping centre near the intersection of Harbour St and Bateau Bay Rd, one block from the picnic area.
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This unnamed picnic area and lookout is within Wyrrabalong National Park, at the intersection of Reserve Dr and Harbour St, Bateau Bay. The picnic area overlooks Bateau Bay and the beach. There are large grass areas, plenty of shade and facilities including picnic tables, garbage bins, and beach access steps. There are beautiful views along the coast and out to sea from the picnic area. There are free electric BBQs at Sutton Reserve, a block further south along Reserve Drive. Takeaway food is available at a small shopping centre near the intersection of Harbour St and Bateau Bay Rd, one block from the picnic area.
After another 15 m pass a seat (10 m on your left).
After another 175 m head into the park.
After another 70 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right).
After another 25 m find the "Southern Bateau Bay beach picnic area" (9 m on your right).
Southern Bateau Bay beach picnic area
Southern Bateau Bay beach picnic area
This picnic area, near the intersection of Reserve Dr and Rushby St, Bateau Bay, overlooks the southern end of Bateau Bay and the beach. The facilities include toilets, picnic tables, garbage bins and some slides for the kids. There are great views along the coast and out to sea. There is plenty of shade.
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This picnic area, near the intersection of Reserve Dr and Rushby St, Bateau Bay, overlooks the southern end of Bateau Bay and the beach. The facilities include toilets, picnic tables, garbage bins and some slides for the kids. There are great views along the coast and out to sea. There is plenty of shade.
After another 4 m continue straight.
After another 370 m veer left, to head along The Coast Track.
After another 115 m pass a seat (6 m on your left).
After another 135 m turn left, to head along The Coast Track.
After another 235 m veer left, to head along The Coast Track.
After another 400 m pass the picnic table (on your left).
After another 50 m pass a seat (on your left).
Then find the "Crackneck Lookout" (10 m on your left).
Crackneck Lookout
Crackneck Lookout
This lookout, at the end of Hilltop St, Bateau Bay, has stunning views up and down the coastline, and out to sea. There are picnic tables and an information board about marine mammals. There is a hangliding launch spot beside the lookout.
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This lookout, at the end of Hilltop St, Bateau Bay, has stunning views up and down the coastline, and out to sea. There are picnic tables and an information board about marine mammals. There is a hangliding launch spot beside the lookout.
After another 55 m pass the sign (on your left).
At the intersection of Hilltop Street & Coast Track turn left, to head along Coast Track.
After another 1.4 km find the "Wyrrabalong Lookout and Cromarty Hill" (on your left).
Wyrrabalong Lookout and Cromarty Hill
Wyrrabalong Lookout and Cromarty Hill
This lookout and picnic area is on Cromarty Hill, near the end of Cromarty Hill Rd, Forresters Beach. There are picnic tables and fantastic views from the lookout point, as well as the concrete roof platform beside the large communications tower. There is a hang gliding launch spot beside the lookout.
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This lookout and picnic area is on Cromarty Hill, near the end of Cromarty Hill Rd, Forresters Beach. There are picnic tables and fantastic views from the lookout point, as well as the concrete roof platform beside the large communications tower. There is a hang gliding launch spot beside the lookout.
After another 160 m come to the end.
A gate.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Wyrrabalong Coast Walking Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
3.8 km
Time
1 h 30 min to 3 h
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
Toilet: There is one 870 m from the start.
Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 940 m apart with the largest gap of 1.5 km.
Bushwalk
1 h 30 min to 3 h
Toilet: There is one 870 m from the start.
Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 940 m apart with the largest gap of 1.5 km.
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After another 65 m find the "Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout" (on your left).
After another 400 m pass the picnic table (on your left).
Then find the "Crackneck Lookout" (10 m on your left).
After another 55 m pass the sign (on your left).
A gate.