Bateau Bay Beach Loop

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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	(-33.3820196,151.4840305)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Central Coast Highway, A49 Turn on to Dane Drive, A49 then drive for 6.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 3.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 710 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 1.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Enterence Road, A49 and drive for another 100 m Continue onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 870 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 540 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Entrance Road, A49 and drive for another 340 m Turn right onto Bateau Bay Road and drive for another 1.3 km Turn right onto Harbour Street and drive for another 170 m Turn left onto Reserve Drive and drive for another 60 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, this walk goes down the timber steps, towards the beach. The walk follows the boardwalk and timber steps down the hill until reaching Bateau Bay Beach.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 1 m turn right.
	After another 410 m continue straight.
	After another 115 m turn right. After another 70 m find the "Southern Bateau Bay beach picnic area" (9 m on your left). Southern Bateau Bay beach picnic area This picnic area, near the intersection of Reserve Dr and Rushby St, Bateau Bay, overlooks the southern end of Bateau Bay and the beach. The facilities include toilets, picnic tables, garbage bins and some slides for the kids. There are great views along the coast and out to sea. There is plenty of shade. After another 135 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 50 m head into the park. After another 95 m come to a seat. "Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout". Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout This unnamed picnic area and lookout is within Wyrrabalong National Park, at the intersection of Reserve Dr and Harbour St, Bateau Bay. The picnic area overlooks Bateau Bay and the beach. There are large grass areas, plenty of shade and facilities including picnic tables, garbage bins, and beach access steps. There are beautiful views along the coast and out to sea from the picnic area. There are free electric BBQs at Sutton Reserve, a block further south along Reserve Drive. Takeaway food is available at a small shopping centre near the intersection of Harbour St and Bateau Bay Rd, one block from the picnic area.
	The end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bateau Bay Beach Loop

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	880 m
Time	20 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 730 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 920 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	730 m	[toilet]
Seat	920 m	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Bateau Bay Beach picnic area and lookout
This unnamed picnic area and lookout is within Wyrrabalong National Park, at the intersection of Reserve Dr and Harbour St, Bateau Bay. The picnic area overlooks Bateau Bay and the beach. There are large grass areas, plenty of shade and facilities including picnic tables, garbage bins, and beach access steps. There are beautiful views along the coast and out to sea from the picnic area. There are free electric BBQs at Sutton Reserve, a block further south along Reserve Drive. Takeaway food is available at a small shopping centre near the intersection of Harbour St and Bateau Bay Rd, one block from the picnic area.

Southern Bateau Bay beach picnic area
This picnic area, near the intersection of Reserve Dr and Rushby St, Bateau Bay, overlooks the southern end of Bateau Bay and the beach. The facilities include toilets, picnic tables, garbage bins and some slides for the kids. There are great views along the coast and out to sea. There is plenty of shade.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- The Entrance Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 10 September
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 11 September
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  The chance of fog in the early morning. Sunny day. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 2:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 12 September
  
  17°C → 18°C
  Shower or two. Windy.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Upper Hunter. Light winds becoming northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h early in the morning then tending south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  13°C → 17°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower about the Lower Hunter, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 19.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  12°C → 18°C
  Late shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  13°C → 16°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Showers easing.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  12°C → 16°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  12°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Wyrrabalong National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Area closed for carpark upgrade
  Some parts of this park are closed from Monday 15 July to Monday 30 September 2024 while Redgum carpark, adjacent to Burrawang Picnic Area, is being upgraded. The closed areas are:
  
  Redgum carpark, adjacent to Burrawang Picnic Area, off Wilfred Barret Drive
  
  The entry to Redgum trail and Burrawang/Lilly Pilly Walking Track from Redgum carpark.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Other planned events: Construction Works Adjacent to Wyrrabalong National Park
  Construction of the Magenta Shared Walkway on behalf of Central Coast Council is being undertaken adjacent to Wilfred Barret Drive, Magenta. These works are not within Wyrrabalong National Park and no clearing of Park Estate is planned to occur as part of these works. National Parks and Wildlife would encourage park visitors to follow any safety signage installed as part of these works. Further information regarding this project can be found at here at Magenta Shared Path Construction (continuation) | Central Coast Council (nsw.gov.au.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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