Wallumatta Loop Trail

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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	(-33.8064402,151.1302841)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Pittwater Road Turn on to Pittwater Road then drive for 890 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rene Street and drive for another 290 m Turn left onto Moncrieff Drive and drive for another 1.2 km Turn right onto Cressy Road and drive for another 180 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 25 m veer right. After another 170 m pass the park (170 m on your right).
	After another 20 m veer left.
	After another 300 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wallumatta Loop Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	540 m
Time	15 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
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)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Sydney Olympic Park Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 23 May
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the east and south, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm early this evening. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Saturday 24 May
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending west to northwesterly in the morning then tending north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:00am to 12:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Sunday 25 May
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the morning.
  
  Monday 26 May
  
  10°C → 23°C
  Shower or two developing.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then increasing to 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
  
  Tuesday 27 May
  
  12°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Mostly sunny day. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning westerly 25 to 40 km/h during the morning.
  
  Wednesday 28 May
  
  10°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
  
  Thursday 29 May
  
  9°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southeast to southwesterly during the day.
  
  Friday 30 May
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Wallumatta Nature Reserve alerts
  Safety alerts: Hazardous conditions due to weather
  Conditions on walking tracks and fire trails may be hazardous. This is due to forecasted weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and potential flooding of waterways.
  If visiting these areas, please:
  
  Proceed with caution on rough and slippery surfaces
  
  Beware of falling trees
  
  Look out for erosion, washouts, and flooded creek crossings.
  
  Note that roads, tracks and trails can be closed with minimal notice.
  
  Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walkthrough flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest weather warnings. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Safety alerts: Tracks and trails closed due to hazardous conditions
  All tracks and trails are closed today, Friday 23 May 2025, due to hazardous weather conditions including heavy rainfall and potential flooding of waterways.
  Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walkthrough flood waters, so you’ll need to reschedule your visit and avoid travel through areas in this park. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information about road closures. Visit the Bureau of Meteorology for the latest weather warnings. For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 8448 0400.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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