Wyrrabalong Coast Walk Circuit

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Warning
This journey requires significant bushwalking experience, specialised equipment and navigation skills.
Please ensure you and your group well prepared and equiped for this journey.

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	(-33.3820196,151.4840305)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to Central Coast Highway, A49 then drive for 7.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dane Drive, A49 and drive for another 6.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 3.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 710 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 1.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Enterence Road, A49 and drive for another 100 m Continue onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 870 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 540 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 340 m Turn right onto Bateau Bay Road and drive for another 1.3 km Turn right onto Harbour Street and drive for another 170 m Turn left onto Reserve Drive and drive for another 60 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the track intersection beside the beach access steps, this walk follows the faint track a very short distance across the picnic area, keeping Reserve Dr to the right. The walk soon arrives at some seats and an open viewing area, to the left, with stunning views across the water.
From the viewpoint, this walk goes south across the picnic area, keeping Reserve Dr to the right. The walk passes a fenced viewing area just before reaching an intersection at the end of the picnic area, with a concrete beach-access track to the left.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 1 m turn around. After 65 m find the "Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout" (on your left). Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout This unnamed picnic area and lookout is within Wyrrabalong National Park, at the intersection of Reserve Dr and Harbour St, Bateau Bay. The picnic area overlooks Bateau Bay and the beach. There are large grass areas, plenty of shade and facilities including picnic tables, garbage bins, and beach access steps. There are beautiful views along the coast and out to sea from the picnic area. There are free electric BBQs at Sutton Reserve, a block further south along Reserve Drive. Takeaway food is available at a small shopping centre near the intersection of Harbour St and Bateau Bay Rd, one block from the picnic area. After another 15 m pass a seat (10 m on your left). After another 175 m head into the park. After another 70 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right). After another 25 m find the "Southern Bateau Bay beach picnic area" (9 m on your right). Southern Bateau Bay beach picnic area This picnic area, near the intersection of Reserve Dr and Rushby St, Bateau Bay, overlooks the southern end of Bateau Bay and the beach. The facilities include toilets, picnic tables, garbage bins and some slides for the kids. There are great views along the coast and out to sea. There is plenty of shade. After another 4 m continue straight.
	After another 370 m (from the The Coast Track) veer left, to head along The Coast Track. After another 115 m pass a seat (6 m on your left).
	After another 135 m (from the The Coast Track) turn left, to head along The Coast Track.
	After another 235 m (from the The Coast Track) veer right.
	After another 20 m (from the Hilltop Street) turn left, to head along Hilltop Street (a residential road). After another 330 m pass the park (6 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the picnic table (25 m on your left).
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Coast Track & Hilltop Street) turn right, to head along Coast Track (a walking track). After another 20 m pass the sign (15 m on your left). Then come to the "Crackneck Lookout" (40 m on your left). Then pass a seat (25 m on your left).
	After another 460 m (from the Coast Track) continue straight, to head along Coast Track. After another 930 m find the "Wyrrabalong Lookout and Cromarty Hill" (on your left). Wyrrabalong Lookout and Cromarty Hill This lookout and picnic area is on Cromarty Hill, near the end of Cromarty Hill Rd, Forresters Beach. There are picnic tables and fantastic views from the lookout point, as well as the concrete roof platform beside the large communications tower. There is a hang gliding launch spot beside the lookout. After another 175 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 185 m (at the intersection of Cromarty Hill Road & North Scenic Road) turn left, to head along North Scenic Road (a residential road).
	After another 315 m (at the intersection of Yumbool Close & North Scenic Road) continue straight, to head along North Scenic Road.
	After another 335 m (at the intersection of Forresters Beach Road & North Scenic Road) turn left, to head along South Scenic Road.
	After another 295 m (at the intersection of Henrys Road & South Scenic Road) continue straight, to head along South Scenic Road.
	After another 25 m (from the South Scenic Road) turn left (a walking track). After another 130 m find the "Forresters Beach" (20 m on your right). Forresters Beach Forresters Beach is the name of a township and beach on the Central Coast of NSW. There are public toilets and a beach access path near the intersection of Crystal St and Kalakau Ave, and a beach access path near the bottom of Henrys Rd. After another 2.8 km find the "Crackneck Beach" (on your right). Crackneck Beach This unnamed beach is below Crackneck Lookout and can be reached with some difficulty by walking along the very rocky shoreline from Forresters Beach, to the south, or from Bateau Bay beach, to the north. The beach is covered in rounded rocks about the size of a fist.
	After another 1.2 km turn right.
	After another 410 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wyrrabalong Coast Walk Circuit

Grading

	Class 5/6 Very challenging
Length	8.9 km
Time	3 h 15 min to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	No facilities provided (5/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 330 m from the start.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 2.2 km apart with the largest gap of 7.2 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	85 m	[seat]
Toilet	330 m	[toilet]
Seat	850 m	[seat]
Seat	1.6 km	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout
This unnamed picnic area and lookout is within Wyrrabalong National Park, at the intersection of Reserve Dr and Harbour St, Bateau Bay. The picnic area overlooks Bateau Bay and the beach. There are large grass areas, plenty of shade and facilities including picnic tables, garbage bins, and beach access steps. There are beautiful views along the coast and out to sea from the picnic area. There are free electric BBQs at Sutton Reserve, a block further south along Reserve Drive. Takeaway food is available at a small shopping centre near the intersection of Harbour St and Bateau Bay Rd, one block from the picnic area.

Southern Bateau Bay beach picnic area
This picnic area, near the intersection of Reserve Dr and Rushby St, Bateau Bay, overlooks the southern end of Bateau Bay and the beach. The facilities include toilets, picnic tables, garbage bins and some slides for the kids. There are great views along the coast and out to sea. There is plenty of shade.

Crackneck Lookout
This lookout, at the end of Hilltop St, Bateau Bay, has stunning views up and down the coastline, and out to sea. There are picnic tables and an information board about marine mammals. There is a hangliding launch spot beside the lookout.

Wyrrabalong Lookout and Cromarty Hill
This lookout and picnic area is on Cromarty Hill, near the end of Cromarty Hill Rd, Forresters Beach. There are picnic tables and fantastic views from the lookout point, as well as the concrete roof platform beside the large communications tower. There is a hang gliding launch spot beside the lookout.

Forresters Beach
Forresters Beach is the name of a township and beach on the Central Coast of NSW. There are public toilets and a beach access path near the intersection of Crystal St and Kalakau Ave, and a beach access path near the bottom of Henrys Rd.

Crackneck Beach
This unnamed beach is below Crackneck Lookout and can be reached with some difficulty by walking along the very rocky shoreline from Forresters Beach, to the south, or from Bateau Bay beach, to the north. The beach is covered in rounded rocks about the size of a fist.

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Weather Forecast
- The Entrance Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 25 April
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower about the Lower Hunter, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Lower Hunter. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 26 April
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Rain. Possible storm.
  90% chance of rain
  6 → 40mm
  
  Cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning. Very high chance of rain, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  17°C → 22°C
  Rain. Possible storm.
  95% chance of rain
  9 → 60mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 21.
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  17°C → 23°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog about the Upper Hunter. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Showers increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C → 20°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  3 → 25mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  2 → 30mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Wyrrabalong National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Track Repairs and Temporary Closures
  The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking repairs to The Coast Track between Crackneck Point Lookout and Wyrrabalong Lookout between the 5th May 2025 to 2nd July 2025.
  The track will need to be closed to the public for a period between these dates while works are undertaken to ensure the safety of visitors.
  The track repairs will focus on eroded sections of the track by repairing the track surface, demolishing and replacing retaining walls, and improving drainage to enhance visitor safety, reduce maintenance, and minimise erosional impacts on the surrounding environment.
  For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 4972 9000.
  
  Closed areas: Periodic closures of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) for fox control shooting operation
  Parts of Wyrrabalong National Park (North) may be closed within a date range of Wednesday 1st January 2025 to Friday 2nd May 2025 for fox control night shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.
  When active, the shoot operation area will be delignated by signage advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the night-time operation.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  For more information, call the local park office on 024972 9000 or email [email protected].
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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