Wreck Beach

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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	(-32.726581,152.1772879)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1 Turn on to Richardson Road Exit then drive for 530 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 195 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 9.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 4.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 800 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 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 290 m Turn right onto Tomaree Road and drive for another 670 m Turn left onto Verona Road and drive for another 255 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Verona Road(370 metres east of intersection with Rigney Street), head towards the “Wreck Beach - Fire Trail - Walkers Only - No Domestic Pets” signpost, moving directly away from the road. Pass through the gap next to the signpost following the fire tail veering left as it leads into the woodland. About 30 metres in(from the signpost), the trail you’re on will intersect with Shoal Bay East Radiation Zone, keep going straight to continue along Wreck Beach track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 65 m head through/around the gate.
	From the Fire Trail continue straight, to head along Fire Trail.
	After another 210 m (at the intersection of Shaol Bay East Trail & Fire Trail) continue straight (a walking track).
	Continue another 285 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 540 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wreck Beach

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.1 km
Time	20 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Nelson Bay Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  Showers. Possible storm.
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 20.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 2:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 21.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  13°C → 24°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Thursday 8 May
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tomaree National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Unpatrolled Beach
  NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:
  
  Birubi Point
  
  One Mile Beach
  
  Fingal Beach
  
  Please do not swim or enter the water along the unpatrolled beaches on Tomaree National Park and Worimi Conservation Lands. These beaches include:
  
  Zenith Beach,
  
  Wreck Beach,
  
  Box Beach,
  
  Samurai Beach and,
  
  Stockton Beach
  
  Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations at these beaches.
  Many of the beaches are remote, unpatrolled and have dangerous rip, currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
  Mobile phone service may also be limited. You may not be able to call for help if you need it.
  We want everyone to enjoy their visit and to return home safely.
  
  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.
  
  Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
  Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
  The Box Beach access road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
  A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance. For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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