BushwalkBushwalk
50 min to 1 h
| Start | (-33.0481388,151.6582314) |
| Mode | Bus Car (There is free parking available.) |
| Directions | From Newcastle Road, A15
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The alternate route finishes here. Continue straight to rejoin the main route at the 0 m waypoint. Details below. 
Belmont Lagoon Car Park (about 10 m back from the start).
 Belmont Lagoon Car Park
Belmont Lagoon Car Park
The Belmont Lagoon car park (access from corner Beach St and Ocean Park Rd, Belmont) is an open grassed car park, with an information sign detailing existing and proposed walking tracks at the lagoon. There is a water tap available about 100m north of the car park (adjacent to the cricket oval). Please respect the private houses that abutt onto the car park.
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The Belmont Lagoon car park (access from corner Beach St and Ocean Park Rd, Belmont) is an open grassed car park, with an information sign detailing existing and proposed walking tracks at the lagoon. There is a water tap available about 100m north of the car park (adjacent to the cricket oval). Please respect the private houses that abutt onto the car park.
After 120 m find the "Belmont Lagoon" (20 m on your right).
 Belmont Lagoon
Belmont Lagoon
Belmont Lagoon is situated between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Macquarie in the community of Belmont. This reserve is a sanctuary for five distinct biotic areas - Swamp Forest, Swamp Heath, Reed Swamp, Sedge Land and Open Water. All these different areas interact and are important in allowing natural areas to be ecological sustainable. There is more information on these biotic areas at the Belmont Lagoon car park (off Beach St, Belmont). Human history of the lagoon began with the Awabakal people who occupied the area for perhaps the last 6000 years. The ancient Awabakal legend of The Teardrop of the Moon tells how Belmont Lagoon was formed. During World War II, the Department of Defence dredged Cold Tea Creek to provide an anti-tank barrier and defence line. As part of these modifications, the lagoon was divided into two parts, and it now has a permanent connection to the saline waters of Lake Macquarie, thereby altering its salinity and circulation pattern. For more information, contact Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre on (02) 4921 0740.
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Belmont Lagoon is situated between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Macquarie in the community of Belmont. This reserve is a sanctuary for five distinct biotic areas - Swamp Forest, Swamp Heath, Reed Swamp, Sedge Land and Open Water. All these different areas interact and are important in allowing natural areas to be ecological sustainable. There is more information on these biotic areas at the Belmont Lagoon car park (off Beach St, Belmont). Human history of the lagoon began with the Awabakal people who occupied the area for perhaps the last 6000 years. The ancient Awabakal legend of The Teardrop of the Moon tells how Belmont Lagoon was formed. During World War II, the Department of Defence dredged Cold Tea Creek to provide an anti-tank barrier and defence line. As part of these modifications, the lagoon was divided into two parts, and it now has a permanent connection to the saline waters of Lake Macquarie, thereby altering its salinity and circulation pattern. For more information, contact Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre on (02) 4921 0740.
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Continue another 390 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.6 km to get back to the start.
About 10 m past the end is "Belmont Lagoon Spit".
 Belmont Lagoon Spit
Belmont Lagoon Spit
The Belmont Lagoon spit is surrounded by water and birdlife. This is a fabulous place to enjoy in the early morning or evening when birdlife is most active. Birds you are likely to see include the Black Swan, Royal Spoonbill, Superb Blue Wren, Variegated Wren, Black-faced Cuckoo Shrike, Eastern Whip Bird, Welcome Swallow and the international migratory waders, such as the Bar-Tailed Godwit. At the end of the spit, there are two derelict buildings and a burnt-out car. The spit is a good place to see the main biotic areas, including reed swamp, swamp heath, swamp forest, sedge land and open water.
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The Belmont Lagoon spit is surrounded by water and birdlife. This is a fabulous place to enjoy in the early morning or evening when birdlife is most active. Birds you are likely to see include the Black Swan, Royal Spoonbill, Superb Blue Wren, Variegated Wren, Black-faced Cuckoo Shrike, Eastern Whip Bird, Welcome Swallow and the international migratory waders, such as the Bar-Tailed Godwit. At the end of the spit, there are two derelict buildings and a burnt-out car. The spit is a good place to see the main biotic areas, including reed swamp, swamp heath, swamp forest, sedge land and open water.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 3.3 km |
| Time | 50 min to 1 h |
| Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) |
| Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
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Find the gate at the start.
After another 90 m cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
After another 730 m turn left.
After another 130 m pass the "Belmont Cemetery" (on your left).
