Seaview Loop

Starting from the Gate 1 car park on Ayliffe Road, St Marys, this walk takes you on a circuit within Shepherds Hill Recreation Park via the Ridge and Viaduct tracks. Shepherds Hill Recreation Park is a vast area of natural bushland adjoining the Waitparinga Reserve to the east and Saddle Hill Reserve to the north. It contains grey box woodlands on the hillsides and massive ancient gums along the Viaduct Creek. The area is a suburban goldmine, rich with native bird and plant life, sweeping views, and things to see and do. The Seaview Loop trail climbs steadily up hills to the south, rewarding you with panoramic views of the city, coastline and surrounding areas. This walk is popular with dog walkers and runners. The route is mainly on a wide fire trail, with some steep sections as you head towards the ridge. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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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	(-35.0112321,138.5800794)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Road, A2 Turn on to South Road, A13 then drive for 460 m Keep left onto South Road and drive for another 110 m Keep left and drive for another 325 m Turn right and drive for another 55 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Starting from the gravel car park off Ayliffes Road(320 metres east of intersection with Shepherds Hill Road), head towards the metal gate with a “GATE:1” sign on it, moving parallel to the road. Pass through the gap in the wooden fence next to the gate, and keep left as you follow the gravel/dirt fire trail to continue along Seaview Loop.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 9 m continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 70 m (at the intersection of Viaduct Track & Danthonia Track) continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Viaduct Track & Viaduct Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track.
	After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 90 m continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Viaduct Track & Creek Crossing) continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track.
	After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track.
	After another 185 m continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Ridge Track & Viaduct Track) veer right, to head along Ridge Track. After another 15 m (at the intersection of Ridge Track & Superflow) continue straight, to head along Ridge Track. After another 370 m pass a seat (9 m on your right). After another 80 m (at the intersection of Walkers Creek Track & Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Ridge Track. After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track. After another 220 m (at the intersection of Ridge Track & Tech-tonic) continue straight, to head along Ridge Track. After another 100 m (at the intersection of Ridge Track & Switchback) continue straight, to head along Ridge Track. After another 95 m (at the intersection of Fire Track & Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Ridge Track.
	After another 170 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track. After another 230 m continue straight, to head along Ridge Track. After another 195 m (at the intersection of Viaduct Track & Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 145 m continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track.
	After another 160 m continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 115 m pass the water tap (40 m on your right).
	After another 30 m veer right.
	After another 315 m veer left.
	After another 190 m turn right, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 15 m (at the intersection of Creek Crossing & Viaduct Track) continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 150 m continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 45 m (at the intersection of Viaduct Creek Trail & Viaduct Track) continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Danthonia Track & Viaduct Track) continue straight, to head along Viaduct Track.
	After another 70 m come to the end.

An optional little side trip taking you to a creekside spot.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Viaduct Track & Ridge Track Start heading along Viaduct Track (a vehicle track).
	After another 60 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 60 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Seaview Loop

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.4 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
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 (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 1 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	1 km	[seat]

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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
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