Wyrrabalong Figure 8

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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	At the intersection of Wilfred Barrett Drive & Red Gum Trail (-33.2936527,151.5466406)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A43 Turn on to Scenic Drive, A49 then drive for 3.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Scenic Drive, A49 and drive for another 1.3 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Scenic Drive, A49 and drive for another 1.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Budgewoi Road, A49 and drive for another 3.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wilfred Barrett Drive, A49 and drive for another 3.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park on the Central Coast Hwy, aka Wilfred Barret Dr (about 7km north of The Entrance bridge, and about 3km south of the intersection with Main Rd, Noraville. Signposted 'Wyrrabalong National Park'), the walk passes through the timber fence, passing an information board, to the left, and a picnic table, to the right, and follows the sandy management trail. After a very short distance, the trail arrives at the intersection of the 'Red Gum Trail' and the 'Burrawang Walking Track'.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Wilfred Barrett Drive & Red Gum Trail Start heading along Red Gum Trail (a vehicle track). After 50 m head through/around the gate. After another 25 m to find the car park. Continue straight, to head along Red Gum Trail. After another 20 m pass the sign (on your left).
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Red Gum Trail & Burrawang Walking Track) veer right, to head along Red Gum Trail.
	After another 470 m (at the intersection of Wetland Trail & Red Gum Trail) turn left, to head along Red Gum Trail.
	After another 620 m turn left, to head along Red Gum Trail. After another 540 m pass a seat (7 m on your right). Then find the "Redgum lookout" (5 m on your right). Redgum lookout This unnamed lookout is in the Wyrrabalong National park, north of The Entrance and provides views to the north across part of Tuggerah Lake and Toukley. The lookout is on the Redgum Trail and consists of a fenced wooden platform with a seat. This is a nice, atmospheric spot to take a break on the walk. After another 750 m find the "Tuggerah Lake lookout" (6 m on your right). Tuggerah Lake lookout This unnamed lookout provides views across Tuggerah Lake, north of The Entrance. The lookout is on the Redgum Trail and consists of a fenced wooden platform with a seat. the beautiful views and atmosphere make this a great spot for a break during a walk in the area. After another 8 m pass a seat (10 m on your right).
	After another 325 m (at the intersection of Lilly Pilly Loop Link Trail & Red Gum Trail) veer left, to head along Lilly Pilly Loop Link Trail.
	After another 195 m (at the intersection of Lilly Pilly Loop Link Trail & Burrawang Walking Track) continue straight, to head along Lilly Pilly Loop Link Trail.
	After another 420 m continue straight, to head along Lilly Pilly Loop Link Trail.
	After another 720 m continue straight, to head along Lilly Pilly Loop Link Trail. After another 830 m find the "Lilly Pilly loop rainforest" (30 m on your right). Lilly Pilly loop rainforest This area of littoral rainforest is on the Lilly Pilly loop walk, in Wyrrabalong National Park, north of The Entrance. This small remnant of rainforest is dominated by cabbage palms, corkwoods and tuckeroos. There are nice views across Tuggerah lake from the edge of the forest as well. Then find the "Tuggerah Lake vista" (15 m on your left). Tuggerah Lake vista This informal, unnamed spot at the edge of Tuggerah Lake, north of The Entrance, has beautiful views across the lake. These views, combined with the nearby area of rainforest, provide beautiful scenery on walks in the area.
	After another 960 m (at the intersection of Lilly Pilly Loop Link Trail & Red Gum Trail) veer right, to head along Lilly Pilly Loop Link Trail.
	After another 195 m (at the intersection of Lilly Pilly Loop Link Trail & Burrawang Walking Track) turn left, to head along Burrawang Walking Track (a walking track).
	After another 910 m (at the intersection of Red Gum Trail & Burrawang Walking Track) veer right, to head along Red Gum Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Red Gum Trail.
	After another 25 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wyrrabalong Figure 8

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.5 km
Time	2 h to 2 h 15 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	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There are 2 on route, on average they are 2.2 km apart with the largest gap of 4.6 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	1.7 km	[seat]
Seat	1.9 km	[seat]

Articles Discover more details to thrive on track

Redgum lookout
This unnamed lookout is in the Wyrrabalong National park, north of The Entrance and provides views to the north across part of Tuggerah Lake and Toukley. The lookout is on the Redgum Trail and consists of a fenced wooden platform with a seat. This is a nice, atmospheric spot to take a break on the walk.

Tuggerah Lake lookout
This unnamed lookout provides views across Tuggerah Lake, north of The Entrance. The lookout is on the Redgum Trail and consists of a fenced wooden platform with a seat. the beautiful views and atmosphere make this a great spot for a break during a walk in the area.

Lilly Pilly loop rainforest
This area of littoral rainforest is on the Lilly Pilly loop walk, in Wyrrabalong National Park, north of The Entrance. This small remnant of rainforest is dominated by cabbage palms, corkwoods and tuckeroos. There are nice views across Tuggerah lake from the edge of the forest as well.

Tuggerah Lake vista
This informal, unnamed spot at the edge of Tuggerah Lake, north of The Entrance, has beautiful views across the lake. These views, combined with the nearby area of rainforest, provide beautiful scenery on walks in the area.

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Wyong Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  29°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers about the Lower Hunter, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Upper Hunter. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 36.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 5:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  18°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Upper Hunter. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 29.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  19°C → 28°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then tending southeasterly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northeast to southeasterly during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 32.
  
  Thursday 12 December
  
  18°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 13 December
  
  18°C → 31°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 14 December
  
  19°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Wyrrabalong National Park alerts
  Hazard reduction burns: Vietnam Vets HR
  There is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 05/12/2024. The fire is called Vietnam Vets HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information about fire safety in parks and reserves, visit the NSW National Parks fire safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Closed areas: Wyrrabalong National Park closure for fox control shooting operation
  Parts of Wyrrabalong National Park will be closed within a date range of 0630 (6:30am) Monday 14th October 2024 to 2300pm Friday 20th December 2024 for fox control shoot operations preventing localised economic impacts and protecting biodiversity assets within the park.
  
  When active the shoot operation area will be delignated by signage advising visitors “do not enter” at any time during the night-time operation.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  For more information, call the local park office on 024972 9000 or email [email protected].
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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