Starting on Bembooka Rd in Erina, this walk heads up the narrow Warri Warri track to Honeman's picnic area. You will visit the overgrown Warriwarri Lookout about halfway along this walk, but do not expect grand views! From the lookout, the walk follows wider trails along the much flatter ridge top to the popular Honeman's Lookout. 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.
looking to the roundabout of James Sea Dr Bembooka Rd and Sun Valley Rd. | Photo by admin, 2009.Trackhead near the start of Bembooka Rd . | Photo by admin, 2009.Looking back to the start of Bembooka Rd. | Photo by admin, 2009.Walking along Warri Warri Track. | Photo by admin, 2009.The dry scrub along Warri Warri Track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Warri Warri Track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Palm on Warri Warri Track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Vegetation changes with altitude on the Warri Warri Track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Big red gum on Warri Warri Track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Rocky section of track. | Photo by admin, 2009.a grand angophra. | Photo by admin, 2009.Rocky section just below lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.Filtered views of the district. | Photo by admin, 2009.Top of the ridge. | Photo by admin, 2009.Seat and clearing at Warriwarri Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.The overgrown Warriwarri Lookou. | Photo by admin, 2009.Warriwarri Lookout trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Walking along the white sand of the Warriwarri Lookout trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Warriwarri Lookout trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Int of Sid Pulsford Walking and Warriwarri Lookout trails. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sid Pulsford Walking trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.straight section on Sid Pulsford Walking trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Moister section of the sandy Sid Pulsford Walking trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Gate on Sid Pulsford Walking trail near Honeman's Rock. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sid Pulsford Walking trail sign. | Photo by admin, 2009.Picnic table in shade at Honeman's Picnic Area. | Photo by admin, 2009.BBQ at Honeman's Picnic area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Toilet block and bud brick building at Honeman's Picnic Area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Looking across Honeman's Picnic Area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Drinking water at Honeman's Picnic Area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Mud brick building 'kiosk'. | Photo by admin, 2009.Honeman Rock Picnic Area. | Photo by admin, 2009.View from the Mud Brick Building. | 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 opposite number 2 Bembooka Rd, Green Point (just downhill from the roundabout), this walk leaves the road and follows the track into the bush, with a fence on the right. The track soon leaves the fence (and ignores a track to the right) and heads up the hill. The track follows the ridge, getting steeper as it gets higher. As the track nears the rocks, it zigzags a little, working its way up, then a short distance later comes to a clearing, bench seat and the signposted 'Warriwarri Lookout' sign.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 730 m find the "Warriwarri Lookout" (on your left).
Warriwarri Lookout
Warriwarri Lookout
Warriwarri Lookout is an overgrown and signposted lookout in the middle of Kincumber Mountain Reserve. There is a fairly large clearing and a bench seat. There are slightly better views north, past the sign at the unfenced rock outcrop. The filtered views look north-east. The view from the lookout is overgrown, so do not expect much in the way of views.
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Warriwarri Lookout is an overgrown and signposted lookout in the middle of Kincumber Mountain Reserve. There is a fairly large clearing and a bench seat. There are slightly better views north, past the sign at the unfenced rock outcrop. The filtered views look north-east. The view from the lookout is overgrown, so do not expect much in the way of views.
After another 230 m continue straight, to head along Warriwarri Walk.
After another 90 m continue straight, to head along Warriwarri Walk.
After another 215 m pass the park (15 m on your right).
After another 60 m to find the car park.
At the intersection of Island View Drive & Sid Pulsford Trail turn right, to head along Island View Drive.
After another 10 m pass the sign (15 m on your right).
After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Island View Drive.
After another 115 m find the "Honeman's Rock picnic area" (45 m on your right).
Honeman's Rock picnic area
Honeman's Rock picnic area
Honeman's Rock picnic area is a large picnic area at the top end of Island View Drive. This picnic area has a couple of large grassy areas, composting toilets, free electric BBQs, picnic tables, shelters, garbage bins, drinking water and information signs. The picnic area is home to a mud brick building (available for hire) and Honeman's Rock, from which the area derives its name. There is a fair amount of parking available next the picnic area, and some extra spaces a few hundred meters down the road.
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Honeman's Rock picnic area is a large picnic area at the top end of Island View Drive. This picnic area has a couple of large grassy areas, composting toilets, free electric BBQs, picnic tables, shelters, garbage bins, drinking water and information signs. The picnic area is home to a mud brick building (available for hire) and Honeman's Rock, from which the area derives its name. There is a fair amount of parking available next the picnic area, and some extra spaces a few hundred meters down the road.
About 30 m past the end is "Kincumba Mountain Kiosk".
About 10 m past the end is "Mud Brick Building".
Mud Brick Building
Mud Brick Building
The mud brick building is a landmark in the main picnic area at Kincumber Mountain, and is a popular spot to gather. Also known as 'Kincumber Mountain Information Centre', 'The Kiosk', 'Kincumber Kiosk' and 'Kincumber Mountain Kiosk', the building was constructed in 1986 with funding from Community Employment Programme. The building is generally locked but can be booked through the local Lions Club for special events. The building has a rain water tank, small kitchen and one main large room. The verandah also provides good shelter.
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The mud brick building is a landmark in the main picnic area at Kincumber Mountain, and is a popular spot to gather. Also known as 'Kincumber Mountain Information Centre', 'The Kiosk', 'Kincumber Kiosk' and 'Kincumber Mountain Kiosk', the building was constructed in 1986 with funding from Community Employment Programme. The building is generally locked but can be booked through the local Lions Club for special events. The building has a rain water tank, small kitchen and one main large room. The verandah also provides good shelter.
The end.
About 45 m past the end is "Honeman's Rock".
Honeman's Rock
Honeman's Rock
Honeman's Rock (aka Honeyman's Rock) is a large rock outcrop in front of the mud brick building, in the Honeman's Rock Picnic area. The exposed section of rock is 60m long and about 30m wide, with the western side having a significant unfenced drop. The rock is named after Cecil Lyle Honeman who became a lease holder on the mountain in 1962. The rock has a large depression that once filled with water, and a drain has been dug to keep the pool empty and clear of rubbish.
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Honeman's Rock (aka Honeyman's Rock) is a large rock outcrop in front of the mud brick building, in the Honeman's Rock Picnic area. The exposed section of rock is 60m long and about 30m wide, with the western side having a significant unfenced drop. The rock is named after Cecil Lyle Honeman who became a lease holder on the mountain in 1962. The rock has a large depression that once filled with water, and a drain has been dug to keep the pool empty and clear of rubbish.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Warri Warri Track (via Warriwarri Lookout)
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
1.5 km
Time
30 min to 45 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
30 min to 45 min
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After 730 m find the "Warriwarri Lookout" (on your left).
After another 215 m pass the park (15 m on your right).
After another 60 m to find the car park.
After another 10 m pass the sign (15 m on your right).
About 10 m past the end is "Mud Brick Building".
