This walk through coastal heath offers lovely views over Fingal Bay (sometimes overgrown). After a steep sandy start, the walk is fairly flat and offers plenty of wildflowers and often animal tracks. 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.
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.
Turn on to Tourle Street, B63 then drive for 4.9 km
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Teal Street, B63 and drive for another 5.8 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 6.5 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 1.4 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 5.7 km
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 830 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 16 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 850 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 5.6 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 2.9 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stockton Street and drive for another 205 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stockton Street and drive for another 280 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 slight right onto Government Road and drive for another 2.7 km
Turn right onto Rocky Point Road and drive for another 740 m
Turn right onto Bowling Club Access Road and drive for another 175 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started The walk starts at the back of the car park belonging to Fingal Bay Bowls Sports & Recreation Club. At the south-western end, you'll find a gated access point to the trail head around/over the siad gate. Once past the gate/fence, turn left and head up the sandy hill. After about 290 metres, veer left at the 3-way intersection to continue along Fingal Bay West Ridge Track(clockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Find the gate at the start.
After another 2 m (at the intersection of Fire Trail & Fenceline Road) turn left, to head along Fenceline Road.
After another 285 m veer left.
After another 190 m veer right.
After another 870 m turn right, to head along Dyster Shell Track.
After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Dyster Shell Track.
After another 205 m (at the intersection of Fenceline Road & Dyster Shell Track) turn right, to head along Fenceline Road (a vehicle track).
After another 490 m (at the intersection of Fenceline Road & Moorland Road) continue straight, to head along Fenceline Road.
After another 250 m (at the intersection of Fenceline Road & Powerline Trail) continue straight, to head along Fenceline Road.
After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Fenceline Road.
After another 285 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Fingal Bay West Ridge
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
2.8 km
Time
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (2/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
45 min to 1 h 15 min
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Find the gate at the start.
After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Dyster Shell Track.
