Fort Tomaree Walk

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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 There Transport options and directions

Start	(-32.7181774,152.1829514)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Nelson Bay Road, B63 Turn on to Nelson Bay Road, B63 then drive for 16 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 850 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 5.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 2.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stockton Street and drive for another 205 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stockton Street and drive for another 280 m Turn right onto Donald Street and drive for another 125 m Turn left onto Yacaaba Street and drive for another 75 m Turn right onto Magnus Street and drive for another 740 m Turn left onto Trafalgar Street and drive for another 305 m Turn right onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 680 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 1.3 km Turn left onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 40 m pass the car park (on your right). After another 50 m pass the sign.
	After another 170 m continue straight.
	After another 235 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Tomaree Head Summit with several lookouts. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 20 m veer left. After another 305 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m turn right. After another 210 m continue straight. After another 25 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the sign (15 m on your right).
	Continue another 55 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.2 km to get back to the start.

Side trip to Tomaree Head Summit with several lookouts.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Then head up the surface\|paved steps (about 10 m long)
	After another 65 m veer right. Then head up the surface\|paved steps (about 10 m long) After another 25 m head up the surface\|paved steps (about 6 m long) After another 200 m come to the "Tomaree Head lookout". Then head up the surface\|paved steps (about 4 m long) After another 80 m head up the surface\|paved steps (about 2 m long) Then come to the viewpoint. Then head up the surface\|paved steps (about 4 m long)
	After another 35 m veer left. After another 20 m pass the "Mount Tomaree" (7 m on your right). W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au Then come to the "Tomaree Lookout" (15 m on your left).
	After another 30 m turn left. After another 25 m come to a viewpoint.
	The end. A viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 520 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Fort Tomaree Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.3 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Nelson Bay Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 6 July
  
  21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening, possibly severe. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 17 and 21.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Monday 7 July
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog about the Upper Hunter in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 18.
  
  Tuesday 8 July
  
  10°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog about the Upper Hunter. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Wednesday 9 July
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Thursday 10 July
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 11 July
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Saturday 12 July
  
  8°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tomaree National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding
  Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding on the access road.
  Conditions will be reviewed regularly, and the area will reopen when safe and flood waters recede.
  Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
  
  Other incidents: Tomaree Head - Wet Weather Safety Alert
  Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.
  
  Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site closed
  The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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