Wyrrabalong Lookout to Crackneck Lookout

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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	(-33.4047857,151.4752526)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From The Entrance Road, A49 Turn on to The Entrance Road, A49 then drive for 800 m Turn right onto Forresters Beach Road and drive for another 520 m Turn left onto North Scenic Road and drive for another 335 m Keep right onto North Scenic Road and drive for another 610 m
Finish	(-33.3943391,151.4826747)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Cromarty Hill Rd, this walk goes around the gate, passing the 'Wyrrabalong National Park' sign and following the management trail up the hill. The trail passes between the communications tower and satellite dish. There are great views back over Forresters Beach from the concrete platform on top of the building, next to the tower. The walk then heads across the open grassy area, passing a trig point (to the right) and arriving at the Wyrrabalong Lookout, with beautiful views along the coast and out to sea.....

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wyrrabalong Lookout to Crackneck Lookout

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.5 km
Time	40 min to 45 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	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 1.5 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	1.5 km	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Wyrrabalong Lookout and Cromarty Hill
This lookout and picnic area is on Cromarty Hill, near the end of Cromarty Hill Rd, Forresters Beach. There are picnic tables and fantastic views from the lookout point, as well as the concrete roof platform beside the large communications tower. There is a hang gliding launch spot beside the lookout.

Crackneck Lookout
This lookout, at the end of Hilltop St, Bateau Bay, has stunning views up and down the coastline, and out to sea. There are picnic tables and an information board about marine mammals. There is a hangliding launch spot beside the lookout.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- The Entrance Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Patchy fog early this morning. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 8 May
  
  16°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 22.
  
  Friday 9 May
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 21.
  
  Saturday 10 May
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog about the Upper Hunter. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Sunday 11 May
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 12 May
  
  16°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 13 May
  
  16°C → 22°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Wyrrabalong National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Crackneck Point Lookout and Crackneck Carpark CLOSED for Helicopter Operations for Wyrrabalong Coast Track maintenance
  Heli Lift Operations and truck deliveries will be carried out in Wyrrabalong National Park from 12th - 15th May 2025 between 7:30am until 5pm.
  Areas that will be closed include:
  
  Hilltop Street (12th May)
  
  Crackneck Point Lookout (14th-15th May)
  
  Crackneck Point Lookout Carpark (12th-15th May)
  
  Wyrrabalong NP Coast Track (14th - 15th May)
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 4972 9000.
  
  Closed areas: Track Repairs and Temporary Closures
  The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be undertaking repairs to The Coast Track between Crackneck Point Lookout and Wyrrabalong Lookout between the 28th April 2025 to 2nd July 2025.
  The track will need to be closed to the public for a period between these dates while works are undertaken to ensure the safety of visitors.
  The track repairs will focus on eroded sections of the track by repairing the track surface, demolishing and replacing retaining walls, and improving drainage to enhance visitor safety, reduce maintenance, and minimise erosional impacts on the surrounding environment.
  For further information please contact the NPWS Central Coast Area Office on 4972 9000.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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