The fantastic scenic walk includes some of the highlights of the longer Wyrrabalong Coast Walking Track. The walk passes through a variety of beautiful forest landscapes, and there are excellent views of the coastline from many spots along the way, including the lookouts at the start and finish of the walk. You could also do this as a return walk to avoid a car shuttle. 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.
The end of Cromarty Hill Rd. | Photo by admin, 2009.Looking south along the coastline. | Photo by admin, 2009.Trig point and communications tower. | Photo by admin, 2009.Views from Wyrrabalong lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Steps. | Photo by admin, 2009.Ocean glimpses. | Photo by admin, 2009.Nice forest walking. | Photo by admin, 2009.Stunning views of the coastline. | Photo by admin, 2009.Thick forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.Well formed tracks. | Photo by admin, 2009.Walkway with amazing views. | Photo by admin, 2009.Isopgen Anemonifolius (Broad-leaf Drumstick). | Photo by admin, 2009.Grasstrees and flannel flowers. | Photo by admin, 2009.Narrow track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Through the coastal forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.Thick heath vegetation. | Photo by admin, 2009.Contorted branches. | Photo by admin, 2009.Tall forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.Views from Crackneck. | Photo by admin, 2009.Crackneck lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Picnic tables at Crackneck lookout. | 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 end of Cromarty Hill Rd, this walk goes around the gate, passing the 'Wyrrabalong National Park' sign and following the management trail up the hill. The trail passes between the communications tower and satellite dish. There are great views back over Forresters Beach from the concrete platform on top of the building, next to the tower. The walk then heads across the open grassy area, passing a trig point (to the right) and arriving at the Wyrrabalong Lookout, with beautiful views along the coast and out to sea.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 125 m come to the "Wyrrabalong Lookout" (8 m on your right).
After another 1.4 km come to a car park.
The end.
About 15 m past the end is a sign.
About 20 m past the end is a seat.
About 40 m past the end is "Crackneck Lookout".
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.
About 55 m past the end is a picnic table.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Wyrrabalong Lookout to Crackneck Lookout
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
1.5 km
Time
40 min to 45 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)
Bushwalk
40 min to 45 min
Seat: There is one 1.5 km from the start.
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After 125 m come to the "Wyrrabalong Lookout" (8 m on your right).
After another 1.4 km come to a car park.
About 15 m past the end is a sign.
About 55 m past the end is a picnic table.
