Tomaree Head Summit Walk
Worimi Country

1 h 30 min to 2 h

2 km
return

↑ 172 m
↓ -172 m

Hard track
Try this walk to the summit of Tomaree Head. Starting at Shoal Bay Road this return walk takes you up to the picnic area and the lookout with great views of the Port Stephens. Let us begin by acknowledging the Worimi people, 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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-32.7181774,152.1829514)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Stockton Street, B63, Nelson Bay.
  • Turn on to Stockton Street then drive for 205 m
  • At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stockton Street and drive for another 275 m
  • Turn right onto Donald Street and drive for another 125 m
  • Turn left onto Yacaaba Street and drive for another 75 m
  • Turn right onto Magnus Street and drive for another 750 m
  • Turn left onto Trafalgar Street and drive for another 305 m
  • Turn right onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 680 m
  • At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 1.3 km
  • Turn left onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 1 km
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Track Notes
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Start.
Find the car park at the start.
After another 55 m pass the sign.
After another 175 m continue straight.
After another 235 m continue straight.
After another 20 m veer right.
Then head up the surface|paved steps (about 10 m long)
After another 65 m veer right.
Then head up the surface|paved steps (about 10 m long)
After another 25 m head up the surface|paved steps (about 6 m long)
After another 180 m come to the "Tomaree Head lookout".
After another 15 m head up the surface|paved steps (about 4 m long)
After another 55 m come to the viewpoint.
After another 25 m head up the surface|paved steps (about 2 m long)
Then come to the viewpoint.
Then head up the surface|paved steps (about 4 m long)
After another 45 m pass the "Mount Tomaree" (10 m on your left).
W:www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
Then come to the "Tomaree Lookout" (35 m on your left).
Turn right.
After another 30 m come to the viewpoint.
Continue straight.
After another 25 m come to a viewpoint.
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 990 m to get back to the start.
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Tomaree Head Summit Walk


Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length 2 km
Time 1 h 30 min to 2 h
Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
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)
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