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.

Start	(-33.4717235,151.2883173)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a picnic table (about 20 m back from the start). There is a park (about 7 m back from the start). Staples Lookout (about 5 m back from the start). Staples Lookout Staples Lookout Staples Lookout beside Woy Woy Road, is a fenced lookout providing good views east across the Central Coast, the Brisbane Water and out to the ocean. There is a large car park and picnic tables, with plenty of natural shade. The lookout was named as a tribute to Charles J Staples, a pioneer of route that Woy Woy Rd now follows. The lookout was constructed in 1955 by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy. An inscription at the lookout quotes 'and I shall meditate on your wondrous works' from Psalm 119:27. + - Staples Lookout beside Woy Woy Road, is a fenced lookout providing good views east across the Central Coast, the Brisbane Water and out to the ocean. There is a large car park and picnic tables, with plenty of natural shade. The lookout was named as a tribute to Charles J Staples, a pioneer of route that Woy Woy Rd now follows. The lookout was constructed in 1955 by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy. An inscription at the lookout quotes 'and I shall meditate on your wondrous works' from Psalm 119:27. Find the car park at the start.
	After another 30 m turn left, to head along Woy Woy Road. After another 250 m continue straight, to head along Woy Woy Road.
	After another 105 m turn right. After another 55 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 155 m (at the intersection of ML9 Loop Firetrail & Thommos Loop) continue straight, to head along Thommos Loop.
	After another 1.6 km turn right. After another 20 m pass the "The Great North Walk" (on your left).
	After another 620 m veer left. After another 10 m find the "Kariong Brook Falls" (on your left). Kariong Brook Falls Kariong Brook Falls This tranquil spot of the Great North Walk is home to some lovely falls and a water hole. The eastern side of the creek has a tall sandstone cave and wall. After rain these falls can become very spectacular, other times is a cool place to rest. A great spot to stop for a snack. + - This tranquil spot of the Great North Walk is home to some lovely falls and a water hole. The eastern side of the creek has a tall sandstone cave and wall. After rain these falls can become very spectacular, other times is a cool place to rest. A great spot to stop for a snack.
	After another 10 m turn right.
	Continue another 20 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.9 km to get back to the start. About 10 m past the end is "Kariong Brook Falls".

Staples Lookout to Kariong Brook


Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.8 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 5 h
Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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