Wreck Beach

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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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-32.726581,152.1772879)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1 Turn on to Richardson Road Exit then drive for 530 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 195 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 9.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 4.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 800 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 740 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 290 m Turn right onto Tomaree Road and drive for another 670 m Turn left onto Verona Road and drive for another 255 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Verona Road(370 metres east of intersection with Rigney Street), head towards the “Wreck Beach - Fire Trail - Walkers Only - No Domestic Pets” signpost, moving directly away from the road. Pass through the gap next to the signpost following the fire tail veering left as it leads into the woodland. About 30 metres in(from the signpost), the trail you’re on will intersect with Shoal Bay East Radiation Zone, keep going straight to continue along Wreck Beach track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 65 m head through/around the gate.
	Continue straight, to head along Fire Trail.
	After another 210 m (at the intersection of Shaol Bay East Trail & Fire Trail) continue straight (a walking track).
	Continue another 285 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 540 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wreck Beach

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.1 km
Time	20 min to 30 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	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Nelson Bay Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 4 December
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Thursday 5 December
  
  19°C → 25°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Upper Hunter in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 4:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 6 December
  
  19°C → 29°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.
  
  Saturday 7 December
  
  19°C → 31°C
  Possible shower developing.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 20 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  22°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  18°C → 24°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  18°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  19°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tomaree National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Wreck Beach walking track repairs
  Wreck Beach walking track is undergoing repair works from Friday December 6 untill Tuesday December 10 2024. This is due to the recent wildfire causing some small-scale damage. The track will remain open, however please follow advice from workers on site and any relevant signs.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  For more information, call the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Safety alerts: Dangerous sea and unsafe swimming conditions
  Please do not swim or enter the water at unpatrolled beaches in Tomaree National Park. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations within the park.
  Many of the beaches are remote, unpatrolled and have dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
  Mobile phone service is also limited. You may not be able to call for help if you need it.
  NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:
  
  Fingal Beach
  
  One Mile Beach
  
  Anna Bay
  
  We want everyone to enjoy their visit and to return home safely.
  
  Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
  Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
  The Box Beach access road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
  A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance. For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
  
  Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site closed
  The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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