Point Clare to Woy Woy

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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	(-33.4462495,151.328341)
Mode	Car Train
Directions	From Central Coast Highway, A49 Turn on to then drive for 2.9 km
Finish	(-33.4857202,151.3234102)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car Train

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Point Clare Train Station, head away from the water and cross Brisbane Water Drive. Take a perpendicular right turn and follow the said road as you keep the water to your right. Keep following the road as you cross Talinga Avenue, Takari Avenue and Scott Street. Shortly after, turn left and head along Penang Street to continue along Point Clare to Woy Woy Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 15 m turn right. After another 15 m turn left.
	After another 8 m turn right, to head along Brisbane Water Drive. After another 10 m (at the intersection of Brisbane Water Drive & Talinga Avenue) continue straight, to head along Brisbane Water Drive. After another 25 m pass the car park (15 m on your left). After another 190 m (at the intersection of Brisbane Water Drive & Takari Avenue) continue straight, to head along Brisbane Water Drive. After another 165 m (at the intersection of Brisbane Water Drive & Scott Street) continue straight, to head along Brisbane Water Drive. After another 150 m pass the "Goodaywant Reserve" (70 m on your right). After another 45 m pass the picnic table (85 m on your right).
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Brisbane Water Drive & Penang Street) turn left, to head along Penang Street (a residential road).
	After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Penang Street. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Penang Street & Nangara Lane) continue straight, to head along Penang Street. After another 780 m veer right.
	After another 860 m continue straight.
	After another 580 m turn left. After another 700 m cross the ford. After another 225 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip taking you to Kariong Hieroglyphs, visiting the Grandmother Tree along the way. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 260 m continue straight. After another 75 m continue straight. After another 165 m continue straight.
	After another 185 m veer left. After another 155 m continue straight. After another 85 m continue straight. After another 130 m continue straight.
	After another 295 m turn right.
	After another 40 m turn left.
	After another 190 m continue straight. Keep left.
	After another 165 m continue straight. After another 430 m continue straight.
	After another 140 m continue straight. After another 165 m continue straight.
	After another 220 m turn right.
	After another 185 m veer left.
	After another 145 m veer right.
	After another 660 m veer left, to head along Lara Street.
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of Brisbane Water Drive & Lara Street) turn right, to head along Brisbane Water Drive (a road). After another 65 m cross the bridge (about 85 m long)
	After another 710 m (at the intersection of Railway Street & Brisbane Water Drive) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 15 m pass the "Anderson Memorial Reserve" (15 m on your left). After another 50 m pass the "Satang Thai Cafe" (115 m on your left). After another 35 m (at the intersection of Railway Street & The Boulevarde) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 85 m pass the toilet (30 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Railway Street & Blackwall Road turn right (a service road). After another 45 m turn right. After another 8 m turn left. After another 7 m turn right.
	After another 60 m come to the end. Then cross the bridge

An optional side trip taking you to Kariong Hieroglyphs, visiting the Grandmother Tree along the way.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 390 m turn right.
	Continue another 130 m to find Kariong Hieroglyphs at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 520 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Point Clare to Woy Woy

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	8.9 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 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	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 8.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	8.8 km	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Gosford Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 15 July
  
  15°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers about the Upper Hunter, medium chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures between 10 and 15.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:00am to 12:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  4°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of morning frost. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 17.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  3°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost. The chance of morning fog about the Upper Hunter. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 3 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 18.
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 4 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  5°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  5°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Brisbane Water National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Somersby Falls walking track closed for upgrade
  Somersby Falls walking track, including access to the middle and bottom waterfalls will be closed from 30 June to 10 October 2025 while the track is upgraded.
  The picnic area and carpark will remain open during the works.
  Consider visiting the nearby Girrakool picnic area less than 5 minutes away which also has waterfalls, walking tracks and a well established picnic area.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 02 4320 4200.
  
  Closed areas: Partial closure Piles Creek Loop Walking Track
  Part of Piles Creek Loop Walking Track is closed while rockfall investigations and mitigation works are undertaken.
  The closed area is between the suspension bridge and Bundilla Lookout on the western side of Piles Creek.
  Areas that will remain open are:
  
  Piles Creek Loop Walking Track on the eastern side of Piles Creek
  
  Access to the Great North Walk from Girrakool Picnic Area
  
  Bundilla Lookout
  
  Barriers and signage are in place around the closed area.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
  
  Closed areas: Brieses fire trail partial closure
  The section of Brieses fire trail between Mooney Mooney Creek and Old Mooney Dam trail is closed until further notice due to a landslip, making it unsafe for vehicles.
  Signs are in place around closed areas. This area will re-open as soon as it is safe and repair works have been completed.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 4320 4200.
  
  Closed areas: Warrah Trig Road closed to vehicles
  Warrah Trig Road is closed to vehicles due to an increase in illegal activities throughout the area.
  The road will remain closed until investigations are completed and further recommendations are made.
  The road is open to pedestrians and cyclists.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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