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.

Start	(-31.718355,152.7948422)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Reid Street Turn on to Diamond Head Road then drive for 7.3 km Turn left and drive for another 105 m Turn slight right and drive for another 90 m Turn left and drive for another 55 m

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Diamond Head Camping Area at the start. W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au There is a fee to use this campsite. This campsite has showers. Find the sign at the start. Find the BBQ at the start. Find the toilet at the start. Find the car park at the start. After another 680 m come to a viewpoint.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 710 m to get back to the start.

Mermaid Lookout Track


Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 km
Time	30 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	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)

Some facilities on route



Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	0 m	Diamond Head Camping Area
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]

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