Point Cartwright Lighthouse

Point Cartwright Lighthouse Track is a return walk starting from the car park at the end of Pacific Boulevard, Buddina. The path is paved, smooth, and flat (although a little steep near the lighthouse). It takes you through a natural and coastal landscape, with stunning panoramic views of the surf beach and beyond. You can also whale watch here from July to November. The lighthouse itself was built in 1978 and is unmanned. The Unity Water Reservoir has a lovely mural that's worth checking out as well. There are picnic spots, benches and a toilet along the way. You can head west in the reserve to reach the designated off-leash area. 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.

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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	(-26.6815523,153.1372622)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Nicklin Way, Parrearra. Turn on to Point Cartwright Drive then drive for 280 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Point Cartwright Drive and drive for another 1.6 km Keep left onto Point Cartwright Drive and drive for another 95 m Turn slight left onto Pacific Boulevard and drive for another 790 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a toilet (about 10 m back from the start). There is a car park.
	After another 90 m continue straight. After another 60 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 75 m veer left. After another 20 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. After another 9 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. Then come to the viewpoint (on your left). "Point Cartwright Lighthouse". About 10 m past the end is a seat., has a backrest. Turn around here and retrace the main route for 275 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Point Cartwright Lighthouse

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	550 m
Time	9 min to 20 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -12 m back from the start.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 140 m apart with the largest gap of 270 m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-12 m	[toilet]
Seat	260 m	[seat]
Seat	270 m	[seat]
Seat	285 m	[seat]

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  Sunday 27 April
  
  28°C
  Possible storm then clear.
  30% chance of rain
  
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  Monday 28 April
  
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  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h tending southwesterly in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  16°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Shower or two developing.
  50% chance of rain
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  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
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  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
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  Shower or two.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  16°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
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