Corkwood and Scribbly Gum Walking Track
Gumbaynggirr Country

1 h to 1 h 45 min

2.3 km
circuit

↑ 54 m
↓ -54 m

Easy track
Starting from Station Creek campground this circuit walk leads along Station Creek through corkwood and scribbly gum forest. Stop by the lookouts and take the Scribbly Gum Walk side trip to the creek for some coastal views. Let us begin by acknowledging the Gumbaynggirr people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 
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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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-29.9505417,153.2465166)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom McLean Street, Coffs Harbour.
  • Turn on to Grafton Street, A1 then drive for 7.6 km
  • Keep left onto Pacific Highway, M1 and drive for another 24.1 km
  • Keep left onto Pacific Highway Offramp and drive for another 315 m
  • At roundabout, take exit 3 and drive for another 305 m
  • At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Solitary Islands Way and drive for another 9.5 km
  • Turn sharp right onto Barcoongere Way and drive for another 2.5 km
  • Keep left onto Barcoongere Way and drive for another 4 km
  • Keep right onto Barcoongere Way and drive for another 7.1 km
  • Turn left onto Station Creek Road and drive for another 15 m
  • Turn left and drive for another 100 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map Directions & comments
Start heading along Corkwood Walk.
Station Creek Campground (about 35 m back from the start).
Find the viewpoint at the start.
After another 270 m continue straight, to head along Corkwood Walk.
After another 40 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your right).
Continue straight, to head along Corkwood Walk.
After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Corkwood Walk.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip will take you to the foreshore of Station Creek via the Scribbly Gum Walk Track. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 175 m (at the intersection of Corkwood Walk & Scribbly Gum Walk) veer right, to head along Corkwood Walk.
After another 70 m turn left, to head along Corkwood Walk.
After another 325 m come to the "Blackbutt Point".
After another 400 m continue straight, to head along Corkwood Walk.
After another 260 m turn left, to head along Corkwood Walk.
After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Corkwood Walk.
After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Corkwood Walk.
After another 270 m come to the end.

This side trip will take you to the foreshore of Station Creek via the Scribbly Gum Walk Track.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Scribbly Gum Walk & Corkwood Walk Start heading along Scribbly Gum Walk (a walking track).
After another 150 m come to the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 150 m to the main route.
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Terrain
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Corkwood and Scribbly Gum Walking Track


Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length 2.3 km
Time 1 h to 1 h 45 min
Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required No experience required (2/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route
Camp site: There is one -35 m back from the start.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Camp site
-35 mStation Creek Campground
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