Wyrrabalong Lookout to Crackneck Lookout

The fantastic scenic walk includes some of the highlights of the longer Wyrrabalong Coast Walking Track. The walk passes through a variety of beautiful forest landscapes, and there are excellent views of the coastline from many spots along the way, including the lookouts at the start and finish of the walk. You could also do this as a return walk to avoid a car shuttle. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darkinjung & Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

The end of Cromarty Hill Rd. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Looking south along the coastline. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Trig point and communications tower. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Views from Wyrrabalong lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Steps. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Ocean glimpses. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Nice forest walking. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Stunning views of the coastline. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Thick forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Well formed tracks. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Walkway with amazing views. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Isopgen Anemonifolius (Broad-leaf Drumstick). | Photo by admin, 2009.

Grasstrees and flannel flowers. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Narrow track. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Through the coastal forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Thick heath vegetation. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Contorted branches. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Tall forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Views from Crackneck. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Crackneck lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Picnic tables at Crackneck lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.

Safer Bushwalks
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

Start	(-33.4047857,151.4752526)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From The Entrance Road, A49 Turn on to The Entrance Road, A49 then drive for 800 m Turn right onto Forresters Beach Road and drive for another 520 m Turn left onto North Scenic Road and drive for another 335 m Keep right onto North Scenic Road and drive for another 610 m
Finish	(-33.3943391,151.4826747)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes

Getting started
From the end of Cromarty Hill Rd, this walk goes around the gate, passing the 'Wyrrabalong National Park' sign and following the management trail up the hill. The trail passes between the communications tower and satellite dish. There are great views back over Forresters Beach from the concrete platform on top of the building, next to the tower. The walk then heads across the open grassy area, passing a trig point (to the right) and arriving at the Wyrrabalong Lookout, with beautiful views along the coast and out to sea.....

Terrain

Wyrrabalong Lookout to Crackneck Lookout

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.5 km
Time	40 min to 45 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	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 1.5 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	1.5 km	[seat]

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