Starting from Hawke Head Drive, this return walk in Bouddi National Park takes you past the Lobster Beach lookout with great views over the area to Lobster Beach. If walking in spring you'll see the the flannel flower in full bloom. 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.
Photo by admin Photo by adminTrack to Wagstaff. | Photo by admin Photo by admin Photo by adminWagstaff and Killcare Int. | Photo by admin Photo by adminEucalypt to side of Wagstaff Track. | Photo by admin Photo by admin Photo by admin Photo by adminBrisbane Waters. | Photo by adminSpiders in trees overlooking Putty Beach. | Photo by adminRock Formation to the side of the track. | Photo by adminTurn off to Pretty Beach. | Photo by adminTrack leading down to houses near Pretty Beach. | Photo by adminGreen water tanks to the right of the track. | Photo by adminChapel steeped house. | Photo by adminDriveways down to Pretty Beach. | Photo by adminInt between houses. | Photo by adminStairs to saddle above Lobster Beach. | Photo by adminStairs down to Lobster Beach. | Photo by adminViewing Platform above Lobster Beach. | Photo by adminLobster Beach south. | Photo by adminStairs off Lobster Beach. | Photo by adminLobster Beach north. | Photo by admin
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.
Turn slight right onto Killcare Road and drive for another 15 m
Turn left onto Nukara Avenue and drive for another 55 m
Turn slight right onto Nukara Avenue and drive for another 65 m
Turn slight left onto Hawke Head Drive and drive for another 1.7 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the dirt car park on Hawke Head Drive (530 metres northwest of Tallow Beach), head towards the green "Bouddi National Park - Tallow Beach 900 m" sign along the dirt path. Pass by the said sign (to your right) and follow the wide dirt trail to continue along Flannel Flower Walking Track.....
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Directions & comments
Start heading along Hawke Head Drive.
After 100 m head through/around the gate.
After another 100 m continue straight, to head along Hawke Head Drive.
After another 30 m (at the intersection of Flannel Flower Walking Track & Hawke Head Drive) veer right, to head along Flannel Flower Walking Track (a walking track).
After another 1.3 km turn left.
After another 105 m continue straight.
After another 20 m head down the steps (about 55 m long)
After another 7 m come to the viewpoint (on your right).
Then pass a seat (on your right).
After another 80 m head down the steps (about 50 m long)
About 45 m past the end is "Lobster beach".
Lobster beach
Lobster beach
Lobster Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a 300m long, west-facing beach on Broken Bay. The beach, backed by a steep hill and edged by rocky shores, provides westerly views over Broken Bay to Pearl and Ocean beaches. The beach has toilet and garbage facilities just above the sand.
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Lobster Beach, Bouddi National Park, is a 300m long, west-facing beach on Broken Bay. The beach, backed by a steep hill and edged by rocky shores, provides westerly views over Broken Bay to Pearl and Ocean beaches. The beach has toilet and garbage facilities just above the sand.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.8 km to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Flannel Flower Walking Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
3.6 km
Time
1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Bushwalk
1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min
Seat: There is one 1.7 km from the start.
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After 100 m head through/around the gate.
After another 20 m head down the steps (about 55 m long)
After another 7 m come to the viewpoint (on your right).
About 45 m past the end is "Lobster beach".
