Sublime Point Track

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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	(-34.3064683,150.9291257)
Mode	Bus Car Train
Directions	From Princes Motorway, M1 Turn on to Princes Highway, B65 then drive for 3.6 km Keep left onto Princes Highway and drive for another 125 m Turn left onto Lawrence Hargrave Drive and drive for another 220 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lawrence Hargrave Drive and drive for another 1.8 km Turn left onto Henley Road and drive for another 680 m Keep right onto Railway Avenue and drive for another 20 m Turn right onto Railway Avenue and drive for another 50 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Austinmer Train Station, head towards Railway Avenue along the concrete car park. Turn left and head along the footpath, keeping Railway Avenue to your right. Turn right at the intersection and head along Balfour Road, then turn left at the next intersection along Asquith Street. Turn left at the intersection with Buttenshow Drive, then turn right and pass over the little wooden bridge(about 70 metres from the intersection with Buttenshow Drive). Follow the dirt walking track gently uphill towards the “Gibson Track” signpost. Turn right when you come to the signpost, and join the Gibson Track to continue along Sublime Point Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 35 m turn left, to head along Railway Avenue.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Balfour Road & Railway Avenue) turn sharp right, to head along Balfour Road.
	After another 170 m (at the intersection of Balfour Road & Asquith Street) turn left, to head along Asquith Street.
	After another 740 m (at the intersection of Buttenshaw Drive & Asquith Street) turn left, to head along Asquith Street.
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Gibson Track & Asquith Street) veer right, to head along Gibson Track (a walking track).
	After another 25 m turn right, to head along Gibson Track. After another 35 m pass the sign. After another 35 m pass the sign (on your left). Then head up the surface\|wood steps (about 35 m long) After another 20 m pass a seat (6 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Sublime Point Track & Gibson Track) continue straight, to head along Sublime Point Track. After another 45 m pass the sign.
	After another 35 m turn left, to head along Sublime Point Track. After another 60 m head up the surface\|wood;metal;ground steps (about 460 m long) Then pass a seat (on your right)., has no backrest. After another 70 m pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest. After another 250 m pass the "Sublime Point Cafe" (225 m on your right). Then come to the viewpoint. After another 45 m head up the earthen steps (about 65 m long)
	Turn right. Then pass the sign. After another 35 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest. After another 35 m pass the picnic table (10 m on your left). About 140 m past the end is a shelter.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 2.2 km to get back to the start. "Sublime Point Lookout". About 15 m past the end is a water tap. About 85 m past the end is a toilet.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Sublime Point Track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	4.4 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 1 h 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 2.2 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 2.3 km from the start.

Seat: There are 4 on route, on average they are 880 m apart with the largest gap of 2.3 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	1.2 km	[seat]
Seat	1.8 km	[seat]
Seat	1.8 km	[seat]
Seat	2.1 km	[seat]
Shelter	2.2 km	[shelter]
Toilet	2.3 km	[toilet]

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Bulli Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 5 December
  
  24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower about higher ground, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Southern Highlands during this afternoon and early evening. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 6 December
  
  20°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Saturday 7 December
  
  21°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then tending west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 20 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  20°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 29.
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  17°C → 22°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  18°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area alerts
  Closed areas: Rhododendron Gardens Closed for night-time Ground Shooting Operations
  Rhododendron Gardens of the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area will be closed during the hours of 6:00pm – 9:00am from Tuesday 17th December - Friday 20th December 2024 for a pest animal night-time ground shooting operations.
  This program will be targeting wild deer. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species. Other pest animals including goats and foxes will also be targeted, if observed during the operations.
  
  This operation will involve night time ground shooting only. The park closure is between 6pm - 9am.
  
  Ground Shooting will not take place during school holidays or on weekends or public holidays.
  Park closure warning signs will be placed at entrances to the shooting area. Do not enter the closed area during shooting periods.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information please contact the Wollongong Office on (02) 4224 4188 or [email protected]
  
  Closed areas: Walking track closed
  Walking track is closed due to high rainfall event and subsequent increased risk of landslip and rockfall
  
  Closed areas: Wodi Wodi Track Closed due to track damage
  Wodi Wodi walking track is closed until further notice due to repairs and upgrades.
  The walking track will re-open as soon as it safe to do so.
  For more information, please contact the local office.
  
  Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage
  Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events.
  For more information, contact the local park office.
  
  Closed areas: Partial Closure to Forest Walk
  The Forest Walk is affected by the closure of Sublime Point walking track until further notice. There is no access between Sublime Point and Austinmer. Sublime Point walking track is currently being repaired or upgraded. As soon as the track can be safely reopened, NPWS alerts will be updated.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the NPWS Illawarra area office on 02 4224 4188 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail partial closure
  The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is open to walkers, bicycles and light 4WD vehicles only. No access with heavy vehicles larger than cat 9 due to hazardous track conditions. As soon as the remainder of the track can be safely re-opened, NPWS Alerts will be updated.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office.
  
  Closed areas: IESCA Kembla Heights area is closed for the construction of the Kembla Stage 1 Mountain Bike Network
  Construction works have commenced on the first stage of the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Project at Kembla Heights.
  Construction is being carried out in accordance with rigorous environmental and cultural heritage planning approvals, the Illawarra Escarpment Mountain Bike Strategy and our Cycling Strategy.
  People are reminded that the area is a closed construction site. Please stay off the tracks until they are opened in mid-2025 for your safety and to allow the network to be completed.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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