A short, interesting walk in the Rumbalara Reserve, near Gosford. This short circuit walk takes in some nice scenery and a couple of the interesting bronze sculptures found in the reserve. Some short deviations from the walk take you to viewpoints with great views over Gosford and the surrounding areas. Note that the entrance gate on Dolly Ave, for the upper section of Rumbalara, is locked at 8pm each evening. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
At the end of Dolly Ave. | Photo by admin, 2009.Nurrunga Picnic Area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Bronze sculpture of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. | Photo by admin, 2009.Rumbalara sculpture plaque. | Photo by admin, 2009.Views over North Gosford. | Photo by admin, 2009.Walking around the Ironbark loop. | Photo by admin, 2009.Dry forest along the trail. | Photo by admin, 2009.Past the facilities. | Photo by admin, 2009.Well signposted tracks. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track junction. | Photo by admin, 2009.Easy walking. | Photo by admin, 2009.Closed sidetrack. | Photo by admin, 2009.Well worn track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sculpture of Matthew Flinders. | Photo by admin, 2009.Plaque for Matthew Flinders. | 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.
Keep left onto Wells Street and drive for another 360 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wells Street and drive for another 700 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wells Street and drive for another 810 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Springfield Road and drive for another 260 m
Turn left onto Dolly Avenue and drive for another 2.3 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the end of Dolly Ave, in the Rumbalara Reserve, Gosford, this walk goes down the steps and rocky track, passing a 'Nurrunga Picnic Area' sign, to the right. The walk goes across the middle of the picnic area for a short distance, to the sculpture of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Rumbalara Reserve at the start.
Rumbalara Reserve
Rumbalara Reserve
Rumbalara Reserve lies just to the east of the Gosford CBD and is part of Gosford's Coastal Open Space System (COSS). There is an extensive set of well marked walking tracks within the reserve. Yaruga Picnic Area has free electric BBQs while both Yaruga and Nurrunga picnic areas have toilets, picnic tables, nearby lookouts and proximity to walking tracks. The picnic areas are accessed via Dolly Ave, Springfield, with the gate being locked at 8pm each evening. The Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre, at the end of Donnison St, Gosford, is one of several good access points to the walking tracks in the lower section of the reserve.
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Rumbalara Reserve lies just to the east of the Gosford CBD and is part of Gosford's Coastal Open Space System (COSS). There is an extensive set of well marked walking tracks within the reserve. Yaruga Picnic Area has free electric BBQs while both Yaruga and Nurrunga picnic areas have toilets, picnic tables, nearby lookouts and proximity to walking tracks. The picnic areas are accessed via Dolly Ave, Springfield, with the gate being locked at 8pm each evening. The Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre, at the end of Donnison St, Gosford, is one of several good access points to the walking tracks in the lower section of the reserve.
Turn right.
After another 60 m continue straight.
After another 20 m pass the "Mount Mouat" (45 m on your right).
After another 65 m pass the car park (25 m on your right).
After another 30 m pass the "Statue" (7 m on your left).
After another 50 m come to the "Nurrunga Point" (25 m on your left).
Then pass the "Statue" (15 m on your left).
Then find the "Sculptures in Rumbalara" (8 m on your left).
Sculptures in Rumbalara
Sculptures in Rumbalara
There are four bronze figurative sculptures in the Rumbalara Reserve that were 'commissioned in the series "Salute to Famous Australians", which includes Captain Charles Sturt, Edward Eyre, and Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.' Matthew Flinders is the fourth in the series. They were 'commissioned by Sara Lee Kitchens (Australia) Pty Ltd and Gosford City Council for the State Bicentennial Celebrations 1987.'. Smith and Flinders are the most easily reached, at the Nurrunga picnic area.
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There are four bronze figurative sculptures in the Rumbalara Reserve that were 'commissioned in the series "Salute to Famous Australians", which includes Captain Charles Sturt, Edward Eyre, and Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.' Matthew Flinders is the fourth in the series. They were 'commissioned by Sara Lee Kitchens (Australia) Pty Ltd and Gosford City Council for the State Bicentennial Celebrations 1987.'. Smith and Flinders are the most easily reached, at the Nurrunga picnic area.
After another 95 m pass the toilet (7 m on your right).
After another 110 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Ironbark Loop
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
430 m
Time
15 min to 30 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
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
15 min to 30 min
Toilet: There is one 320 m from the start.
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Find the Rumbalara Reserve at the start.
After another 20 m pass the "Mount Mouat" (45 m on your right).
After another 65 m pass the car park (25 m on your right).
After another 30 m pass the "Statue" (7 m on your left).
After another 50 m come to the "Nurrunga Point" (25 m on your left).
