Kincumber to Terrigal (via Glasson's Trail)

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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	(-33.4636267,151.3793369)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From The Entrance Road, A49 Turn on to Avoca Drive then drive for 930 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avoca Drive and drive for another 3.2 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avoca Drive and drive for another 1.5 km Turn left onto Island View Drive and drive for another 180 m Turn slight left onto Panorama Parade and drive for another 145 m Turn left onto Waterford Boulevard and drive for another 55 m Turn left onto Kincumber Street and drive for another 330 m
Finish	(-33.4446587,151.4067869)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park (about 230m from the end of Kincumber St past the 'Kincumber Mountain Regional Reserve' sign), this walk heads to the back of the car park, through the gap in the fence and turns right. The walk follows the track, keeping the water tank up the hill to the right. The walk leads up some timber steps through the rocks and, soon after passing the water tank, the track comes to a 'T' intersection with a management trail.
Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide management trail away from the water tank and gently down the hill, keeping the valley to the left. The trail meanders through the bush for about 300m, rounding a wide sweeping right-hand bend - during this bend, the walk comes to a rocky outcrop with a view into the valley (on the left). From here, the walk continues around the bend and up the hill. As the walk enters a more lush section of forest, the trail becomes narrower for a while. The trail then begins to climb again as it widens back out, before coming to a locked gate and road. The walk crosses the road, coming to a small clearing on the other side.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 890 m continue straight. After another 105 m come to the viewpoint. After another 250 m continue straight, to head along Island View Drive. After another 135 m find the "Glasson's Trail Picnic Area" (30 m on your left). Glasson's Trail Picnic Area At the lower end of the overflow car park, near the top of Glasson's Trail, is a single picnic table and shelter. There are no other facilities here. A short distance from the main picnic area, this is an alternative spot for those wanting a picnic table amongst more native trees. After another 15 m pass the car park (20 m on your left). After another 180 m find the "Honeman's Rock" (40 m on your left). Honeman's Rock Honeman's Rock (aka Honeyman's Rock) is a large rock outcrop in front of the mud brick building, in the Honeman's Rock Picnic area. The exposed section of rock is 60m long and about 30m wide, with the western side having a significant unfenced drop. The rock is named after Cecil Lyle Honeman who became a lease holder on the mountain in 1962. The rock has a large depression that once filled with water, and a drain has been dug to keep the pool empty and clear of rubbish.
	Continue straight, to head along Island View Drive. After another 50 m find the "Mud Brick Building" (10 m on your left). Mud Brick Building The mud brick building is a landmark in the main picnic area at Kincumber Mountain, and is a popular spot to gather. Also known as 'Kincumber Mountain Information Centre', 'The Kiosk', 'Kincumber Kiosk' and 'Kincumber Mountain Kiosk', the building was constructed in 1986 with funding from Community Employment Programme. The building is generally locked but can be booked through the local Lions Club for special events. The building has a rain water tank, small kitchen and one main large room. The verandah also provides good shelter. After another 20 m pass the "Kincumba Mountain Kiosk" (30 m on your left). After another 45 m find the "Honeman's Rock picnic area" (45 m on your left). Honeman's Rock picnic area Honeman's Rock picnic area is a large picnic area at the top end of Island View Drive. This picnic area has a couple of large grassy areas, composting toilets, free electric BBQs, picnic tables, shelters, garbage bins, drinking water and information signs. The picnic area is home to a mud brick building (available for hire) and Honeman's Rock, from which the area derives its name. There is a fair amount of parking available next the picnic area, and some extra spaces a few hundred meters down the road. After another 4 m turn sharp right, to head along Island View Drive.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Island View Drive & Kanning Walk) turn left, to head along Kanning Walk (a walking track). After another 6 m head through/around the gate. After another 245 m cross the bridge (about 35 m long) Then head up the 12 metal steps (about 35 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) Then head up the 12 metal steps (about 15 m long) After another 65 m find the "Kanning Walk Cave" (10 m on your left). Kanning Walk Cave The main cave on Kanning Walk is surprising large for a sandstone environment. The cave has two main sections. There is a large cabin about 7m wide and 9m deep. A small tunnel extends about 10m further to a small chamber at the back. The entrance to the cave is behind two large boulders, providing extra shelter. It is believed that A. A. Glasson lived in the cave in the early 1930's, which was not uncommon during the depression. The cave has proved to be a great place to rest on hot days. After another 80 m head up the 12 earthen steps (about 75 m long)
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Yanina Trail & Kanning Walk) turn right, to head along Yanina Trail (a vehicle track). After another 760 m (at the intersection of Yanina Trail & Blue Hills West Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Yanina Trail.
	After another 60 m continue straight, to head along Yanina Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. A little optional side trip taking you to Nyari Lookout for westerly views. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Yanina Trail. After another 8 m find the "Tower Clearing" (10 m on your left). Tower Clearing This clearing is found between Nyari and Colin Watters Lookouts. The clearing is next to a large communication repeater tower. There is some natural shade and a solitary picnic table on the northern side.
	After another 50 m turn right, to head along Yanina Trail. After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Yanina Trail. After another 40 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 35 m pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has a backrest. Then find the "Colin Watters Lookout" (20 m on your left). Colin Watters Lookout A plaque explains that this lookout was named in 1992 in honour of the Colin D Watters, who was Senior Parks Supervisor with Gosford Council. The fenced lookout provides great view south-east, down Picketts Valley to Avoca Lake and Beach. The lookout is also home to an information board, bench seat, picnic table and garbage bin. This lookout offers one of the best views in the park and makes a great spot to stop and rest.
	Turn left, to head along Yanina Trail. After another 9 m continue straight, to head along Yanina Trail. Keep left.
	After another 85 m turn right. After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 85 m turn right, to head along Blue Hills West Fire Trail.
	After another 55 m continue straight.
	After another 650 m turn right. After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m turn left. Then head down the steps
	After another 90 m come to the end.

A little optional side trip taking you to Nyari Lookout for westerly views.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the Tower Clearing at the start. Tower Clearing This clearing is found between Nyari and Colin Watters Lookouts. The clearing is next to a large communication repeater tower. There is some natural shade and a solitary picnic table on the northern side.
	After another 85 m turn left. After another 125 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m come to "Nyari Lookout". Nyari Lookout The signposted and unfenced Nyari Lookout is found beside the Sandringham Trail and is also know as Nyari Point. The views from this point are filtered through the trees and extend north-west over Erina and a small section of the Brisbane Water to Rumbalara Reserve. Not the greatest views around. A seat., has a backrest. Continue another 0 m to find Nyari Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 155 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Kincumber to Terrigal (via Glasson's Trail)

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	4.3 km
Time	2 h to 4 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 1.5 km apart with the largest gap of 3.3 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	3.1 km + 160 m	[seat]
Seat	3.3 km	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Glasson's Trail Picnic Area
At the lower end of the overflow car park, near the top of Glasson's Trail, is a single picnic table and shelter. There are no other facilities here. A short distance from the main picnic area, this is an alternative spot for those wanting a picnic table amongst more native trees.

Mud Brick Building
The mud brick building is a landmark in the main picnic area at Kincumber Mountain, and is a popular spot to gather. Also known as 'Kincumber Mountain Information Centre', 'The Kiosk', 'Kincumber Kiosk' and 'Kincumber Mountain Kiosk', the building was constructed in 1986 with funding from Community Employment Programme. The building is generally locked but can be booked through the local Lions Club for special events. The building has a rain water tank, small kitchen and one main large room. The verandah also provides good shelter.

Honeman's Rock picnic area
Honeman's Rock picnic area is a large picnic area at the top end of Island View Drive. This picnic area has a couple of large grassy areas, composting toilets, free electric BBQs, picnic tables, shelters, garbage bins, drinking water and information signs. The picnic area is home to a mud brick building (available for hire) and Honeman's Rock, from which the area derives its name. There is a fair amount of parking available next the picnic area, and some extra spaces a few hundred meters down the road.

Honeman's Rock
Honeman's Rock (aka Honeyman's Rock) is a large rock outcrop in front of the mud brick building, in the Honeman's Rock Picnic area. The exposed section of rock is 60m long and about 30m wide, with the western side having a significant unfenced drop. The rock is named after Cecil Lyle Honeman who became a lease holder on the mountain in 1962. The rock has a large depression that once filled with water, and a drain has been dug to keep the pool empty and clear of rubbish.

Kanning Walk Cave
The main cave on Kanning Walk is surprising large for a sandstone environment. The cave has two main sections. There is a large cabin about 7m wide and 9m deep. A small tunnel extends about 10m further to a small chamber at the back. The entrance to the cave is behind two large boulders, providing extra shelter. It is believed that A. A. Glasson lived in the cave in the early 1930's, which was not uncommon during the depression. The cave has proved to be a great place to rest on hot days.

Tower Clearing
This clearing is found between Nyari and Colin Watters Lookouts. The clearing is next to a large communication repeater tower. There is some natural shade and a solitary picnic table on the northern side.

Colin Watters Lookout
A plaque explains that this lookout was named in 1992 in honour of the Colin D Watters, who was Senior Parks Supervisor with Gosford Council. The fenced lookout provides great view south-east, down Picketts Valley to Avoca Lake and Beach. The lookout is also home to an information board, bench seat, picnic table and garbage bin. This lookout offers one of the best views in the park and makes a great spot to stop and rest.

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  Thursday 10 October
  
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  Friday 11 October
  
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  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
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  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog about the Lower Hunter in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
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  Saturday 12 October
  
  13°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 19.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
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  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
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  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
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