Mount Kembla Circuit

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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 Cordeaux Road & Mt Kembla Summit Track, Kembla Heights. (-34.4394249,150.7925537)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Princes Highway, Figtree, head south along Cordeaux Road; After 40m, turn left on to Cordeaux Road Figtree. After another 5.3km, turn slight left on to Cordeaux Road Kembla Heights. After another 1.5km, come to the trackhead on Cordeaux Road Kembla Heights.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from Illawarra Escarpment, Kembla Heights) by heading south-east along the Mt Kembla Summit Track. You will also find a parking areaand a lookout here. There is a parking area is at the start. There is the Mt Kembla Lookout, lookout at the start. After another 15m, head around the gate.
	After another 40m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Mt Kembla Ring Track) bear right, to follow the Mt Kembla Ring Track.
	After another 1.1km, (at the 3-way intersection) turn sharp left, to stay on the Mt Kembla Ring Track.
	After another 900m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on the Mt Kembla Ring Track. After another 1.1km, head around the gate.
	After another 60m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Mt Kembla Ring Track. Then continue straight again at the next two intersections over the next 650m. After another 450m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Mt Kembla Ring Track. After another 150m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Mt Kembla Ring Track.
	After another 150m, (at the 3-way intersection, with Mt Kembla Ring Track & Cordeaux Road) bear left, to follow Cordeaux Road. After another 250m you will find Windy Gully Cemetery (5m on the left).
	After another 850m you come to the end at Illawarra Escarpment, Kembla Heights.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.2km
Time	2 hrs to 3 hrs 30 mins

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Port Kembla Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of frost and patchy fog inland this morning. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 km/h before tending west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon and evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 12 and 17.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  8°C → 16°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog about higher ground in the morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of frost and the chance of fog inland in the morning. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then tending west to northwesterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 5 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  7°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost about higher ground. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southwesterly during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  9°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area alerts
  Closed areas: Lower Escarpment Fire Trail Closed
  The Lower Escarpment Fire Trail is closed while roadworks are underway. Please follow all roadwork signs and directions of NPWS staff.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the Wollongong NPWS office on 02 4224 4188.
  
  Closed areas: Woodward track is closed due to storm damage
  Woodward track (accessed via Sublime Point) is closed due to damage from heavy rainfall events. Repair works are currently underway and is scheduled to reopen in September 2025 (weather permitting).
  For more information, contact the local park office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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