Starting from Point Clare Train Station, this walk takes you to Woy Woy Train Station through Brisbane Water National Park, optionally visiting the Kariong Hieroglyphs (Gosford Glyphs) along the way. Besides Egypt and Sudan, this site has the most Egyptian Hieroglyphs. Although, the authenticity of these is still in question. There have been many stories told and myths debunked through the years, but the debate goes on. Other than that, expect a peaceful hike along water through a lovely forest. Try to identify the birds you hear as you make your way through the park. Keep in mind that dogs are not allowed. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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 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.
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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)
