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The Shores Way car park +
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Welcome to the Green Point Foreshore Reserve +
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The Foreshore Track, alongside Lake Macquarie +
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Sealed shared footpath next to Lake Macquarie in Green Point Reserve +
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Jetty Picnic Area in Green Point Reserve +
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The Jetty Picnic Area beside Lake Macquarie +
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Near the Jetty Picnic Area in Green Point Reserve +
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Sea Eagle Picnic area and lookouts above +
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Sign in Green Point Reserve +
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Clear paths on the Foreshore Track +
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Track and timber sign in Green Point Reserve on Lake Macquarie +
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Track towards Lake Macquarie in Green Point Reserve +
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Track through forest in Green Point Reserve +
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Track close to the foreshore of Lake Macquarie +
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Track in Green Point Reserve +
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Track with Lake Macquarie in the distance +
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Lake-side views along the Foreshore Track +
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The Foreshore Track, Green Point +
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Timber boardwalk in Green Point Reserve by Lake Macquarie +
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Bridge in Green Point Reserve +
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Timber footbridge close to Green Point +
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Green Point on Lake Macquarie +
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Track out to Green Point +
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She Oaks beside Green Point, Lake Macquarie +
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Walking near Green Point, Lake Macquarie +
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Boardwalk alongside Lake Macquarie +
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Boardwalk through eucalypt forest +
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Enjoy Lake Macquarie from many angles +
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Scenic beach on Lake Macquarie +
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Foreshore Track close by the tidal lake +
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Far-reaching views over Lake Macquarie +
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Lake Macquarie on view for much of the Foreshore Track +
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Lake Macquarie from Rocky High View Point +
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Timber steps and track near Rocky-high viewpoint by Lake Macquarie +
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Eucalypt Foerst, Green Point Reserve +
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Dilkera Rd entrance to Green Point Reserve +
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Parkland near Dilkera Ave, Valentine, with Lake Macquarie beyond +
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Sealed shared pathway for walkers and bicycles in Green Point Reserve +
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Shared cycle/walkway, Foreshore Track +
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Sharing the track with bikes in Green Point Reserve +
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Enjoying the bushland, Foreshore Track +
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Trail through forest near Rocky-high viewpoint in Green Point Reserve +
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Track near Rocky-high viewpoint in Green Point Reserve +
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Sign of mangrove seed in Green Point Reserve +
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Foreshore Track, Lake Macquarie +
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Foreshore Track, Lake Macquarie +
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Bush steps offer glimpses of Lake Macquarie +
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Faint track into forest near the foreshore of Lake Macquarie +
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Track through eucalyptus forest in Green Point Reserve +
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Track deep within the inland of Green Point Reserve +
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Track in Green Point Reserve, by the shores of Lake Macquarie +
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Track upto houses in Green Point Reserve +
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Fire trail at the back of houses in Green Point Reserve +
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Track into forest near a fire trail in Green Point Reserve +
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Fire trail at the back of houses in Green Point Reserve +
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Metal fence next to a fire trail in Green Point Reserve +
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House fence near a fire trail in Green Point Reserve +
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Fire trail in Green Point reserve on the circuit walk +
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Fire trail and culvert behind houses in Green Point Reserve +
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Fire trail in Green Point Reserve +
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A hilly fire trail in Green Point Reserve +
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Metal fence and houses at the edge of the Green Point Reserve +
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Forest near Leichhart Road in Green Point Reserve +
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Intersection near Leichhardt Road in Green Point Reserve +
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Zig Zag trail with houses in the distance +
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Timber fencing on Zig Zag trail in Green Point Reserve +
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Views of skyline and trail ahead on the Zig Zag trail in Green Point +
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Graffiti on sign in Green Point Reserve +
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Shared pathway for walkers and bicycles in Green Point Reserve +
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Pathway near Green Point Drive entrance of Green Point Reserve +
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Walking through Green Point Reserve +
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Sealed shared footpath with bicycles and walkers in Green Point Reserve +
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Open grasslands on an elevated area of Green Point Reserve +
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Intersection on a shared pathway in Green Point Reserve +
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Pathway near the Upper Sea Eagle Lookout in Green Point Reserve +
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Picnic table near upper lookout, Sea Eagle Picnic Area +
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Upper lookout, Sea Eagle Picnic Area +
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Track junction near the Sea Eagle Lookout in Green Point Reserve +
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Eucalypt forest, Green Point Reserve +
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Wide trail through Green Point Reserve +
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Grassy Track, Green Point Reserve +
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Wood steps near Crown St and The Shores Way +
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Crown St and The Shores Way, Valentine +
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The Shores Way, Valentine +
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The Shores Way car Park entrance in Green Point Reserve +
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The Shores Way car park +
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Toilets at The Shores Way car park in Green Point Reserve +
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Cross sectional view of the Green Point Circuit Walk bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Green Point Circuit Walk bushwalking track  Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
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Length |
8km |
| Time |
3 hrs |
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track |
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Signs |
Minimal directional signs (4/6) |
| Experience Required |
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather |
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
| Infrastructure |
Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6) |
*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient
3.2km of this walk has short steep hills and another 2.9km has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (1.6km) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
3.3km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 3.1km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (1.3km) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
3.7km of this walk is clearly signposted and another 3.2km has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (850m) has minimal directional signs.
Experience Required
Around 7km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 970m requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
4.8km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and another 2.6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (300m) has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).
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Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie
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The Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie is a great place for a bush walk, bicycle or picnic. The Green Point Foreshore reserve offers many historical and environmentally interpretative signs along its multi use pathways. There is an unformed foreshore pathway beside Lake Macquarie, or more physically demanding walks away from the lake foreshore and into rainforest.
Historically, the Green Point area was involved in a coal rush from the 1860's. This coal rush was spearheaded by the Cardiff Coal Company. Coal was proposed to be transported by barge to Threlkeld's old wharf at Reid's Mistake (Swansea Heads) for shipping to Sydney. However, the coal was poor quality 'boiler coal' and used mostly for steamer boilers. This coal rush finished in 1870. Timber was also milled on site after the coal rush. The Lake Macquarie Council is undergoing extensive rehabilitation works to improve the area for recreation. For more information contact the Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre on (02) 4921 0740 More info
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The Car Park (off The Shores Way, Green Point)
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The Shores Way park entrance[1] and car park[2] is a great place to start a walk within the Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie. The park entrance offers a toilet[3], a water tap[4], seating and plenty of car parking. There are attractive grass slopes here dropping into the water, that make a fine spot to have a picnic.
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The Shores Way Car Park
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Int of Foreshore Track AND Jetty Picnic Area
Track: Moderate - footpath |
Length = 549 m |
Time = 10 mins |
| Climb = 10 m |
Descent = -13 m |
From the car park[5](on The Shores Way, Green Point), this walk heads towards the lake[6] past the toilet block[7] and along the footpath for 25m, to a four-way intersection[8] with a 'Welcome to Green Point Foreshore Reserve' sign[9] (on the right).
Turn right: From the intersection[10], this walk follows the shared concrete cycle/footpath gently downhill, while keeping the Shores Way car park[11] on your right and the water[12] on your left. This walk continues, undulating[13] for about 500m, until coming to the Jetty picnic area[14] on the right and jetty[15] on your left.
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Jetty Picnic Area
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The Jetty Picnic area[16] in the Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie offers a public jetty[17], a sheltered picnic table[18], seating[19][20], a drinking fountain[21] and historical interpretative signs[22]. The historical signs detail the 'timber getting' period of Green Point from 1860, with the timber used to build jetty's, pit prop for coal mining, ships and boats. There is also an historical sign detailing 'The Cardiff Coal Company', which mined coal out of Green Point during a minor coal rush.
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Jetty Picnic Area (Green Point Foreshore Reserve)
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Int of Foreshore Track & Sea Eagle Park
Walk: Easy - footpath |
Length = 255 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 9 m |
Descent = -6 m |
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Continue straight: From the Jetty Picnic Area[23], this walk follows the footpath gently uphill[24], while keeping the lake on your left. This walk continues for about 260m, until coming to a three-way intersection[25] with a track and the Sea Eagle Park[26] on your right.
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Sea Eagle Park
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Sea Eagle Park in Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie is a large grassed picnic area[27], with a toilet[28], sheltered picnic tables[29], water from a tap[30][31] and gas/electric barbeque's[32]. This picnic area is particularly good for larger family group, for there is room to play ball games or just sit and look at the views. The short walk up to the Sea Eagle Lookouts is recommended for the commanding views south towards Swansea.
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Int of Foreshore Track & Sea Eagle Park
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Int of Foreshore AND Green Point Drive Tracks
Track: Moderate - footpath |
Length = 275 m |
Time = 6 mins |
| Climb = 17 m |
Descent = -4 m |
Continue straight: From the intersection[33], this walk follows the footpath gently uphill[34], while keeping Sea Eagle Park[35] on your right. This walk continues for about 70m, until coming to a three-way intersection[36] with a track and 'Lookout' sign on your right and a 'Getting about at Green Point' sign[37] on your left.
Continue straight: From the intersection[38][39], this walk follows the 'Rainforest Boardwalk 1130m' sign[40] and footpath gently downhill and keeping the 'Getting about at Green Point' sign[41] on your left. This walk continues, undulating for about 180m, until coming to a three-way intersection[42], with a gently downhill gravel track[43] on the right and the concrete footpath[44] continuing to the right.
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Int of Foreshore & Green Point Drive Tracks
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Green Point
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 750 m |
Time = 14 mins |
| Climb = 8 m |
Descent = -32 m |
Turn left: From the intersection[45][46], this walk follows the gently downhill gravel track and timber steps, while leaving behind the concrete footpath[47] and 'Green Point Drive' sign[48]. This walk continues, undulating moderately steeply[49] (ignoring side tracks[50]) through open eucalyptus forest and with occasional short sections of timber boardwalk[51], for about 600m, until crossing over a timber footbridge[52] by the lake[53] and coming to the open grassy area[54] of Green Point[55].
Turn left: From the intersection[56], this walk follows the track towards Green Point[57] (and the water), while leaving the forest[58] directly behind you. This walk continues for about 60m, passing across grasslands[59] and towards a small clump of She Oak trees[60], until coming to the lake edge[61] and Green Point.
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Green Point (on Lake Macquarie)
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Green Point in the Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie is a large grassed area[62] which looks out over Lake Macquarie. From the vantage point of Green Point, a walker can see up and down Lake Macquarie[63]. There are often boats passing by this low headland. This is a fabulous place to have a picnic and there is even a clump of She Oak trees[64] by the water for shade. There are no facilities here, other than the open grassed area.
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Green Point
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Int of Fore Shore & Coast Tracks
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 630 m |
Time = 13 mins |
| Climb = 22 m |
Descent = -15 m |
Turn around: From Green Point (by the lake[65] and small clump of She Oak trees[66][67]), this walk follows the track across grasslands and towards the forest. This walk continues for about 60m, until coming to a four-way intersection[68][69] with a track and forest ahead.
Turn left: From the intersection[70], this walk follows the track[71], while keeping the lake and water on your left. This walk continues for about 210m, then passes over a timber boardwalk[72] and bridge (with good views over the lake). Then this walk continues for about 160m through forest[73] before climbing gently up and down timber steps[74]. After a further 60m, this walk climbs gently up eroded timber steps[75], then after another 60m, comes to a track[76][77] (on the right) as you are walking down timber steps.
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Int of Fore Shore & Coast Tracks
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Int of Fore Shore & Short Cut Tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 89 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -5 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection[78][79], this walk follows the timber steps[80] gently downhill, while keeping the lake on your left. This walk continues through forest for about 35m, to find a timber boardwalk[81] and bridge[82] (with views of the lake). Then this walk continues for about 20m, climbing up timber steps[83] and following a track for a further about 50m, until coming to a three-way intersection[84], with a track and 'mangrove seed symbol' signed[85] timber post (on the right).
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(2.55 km)
Int of Fore Shore AND Short Cut Tracks
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Rockyhigh Viewpoint
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 116 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 6 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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Veer left: From the intersection[86], this walk follows the track while initially keeping the 'mangrove seed symbol' signed[87] timber post on the right and lake on the left. This walk continues for about 90m, undulating gently, to climb moderately steeply up timber steps[88] (with a metal ring fence[89]). This walk continues for 20m until coming to Rockyhigh Viewpoint[90], with a bench seat[91] (on the right) and views[92] over the lake (on the left).
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Rockyhigh Viewpoint
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Alt = 8 m |
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The Rockyhigh Viewpoint[93] (near Dilkera Avenue, Valentine) has elevated views across Lake Macquarie. There is a bench seat[94] perfectly located to enjoy the views. This viewpoint is magnificent at sunset; a local secret.
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(2.66 km)
Rockyhigh Viewpoint
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Int of Foreshore Track & Dilkera Ave Reserve Entrance
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 206 m |
Time = 4 mins |
| Climb = 8 m |
Descent = -7 m |
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Continue straight: From Rockyhigh Viewpoint[95][96], this walk follows the track[97] moderately steeply downhill (beside a metal ring fence[98]), while keeping the water on your left. This walk continues for about 190m, undulating gently through forest[99], until coming to a T-intersection[100] with a concrete footpath and 'Welcome to Green Point Fore Shore Reserve' sign[101] (on the right)(Dilkera Ave[102] is visible directly ahead).
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Green Point Reserve Entrance (Dilkera Avenue, Valentine)
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Alt = 10 m |
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The Dilkera Avenue entrance (in Valentine) to Green Point Foreshore Reserve offers access to both walking and bicycling paths. There is car parking and a large grassed park overlooking Lake Macquarie, a great spot to sit or have a picnic. A short walk away in the Green Point Reserve is Rockyhigh Viewpoint over Lake Macquarie, which is fabulous at sunset.
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(2.87 km)
Int of Foreshore Track & Dilkera Ave Reserve Entrance
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Int of Fore Shore & Short Cut Tracks
Track: Moderate - footpath,bushtrack |
Length = 344 m |
Time = 9 mins |
| Climb = 13 m |
Descent = -19 m |
Turn sharp right: From the intersection[103], this walk follows the footpath gently uphill, while initially keeping the 'Welcome to Green Point Fore Shore Reserve' sign[104][105] on your right. This walk continues (with houses[106] initially on the left) through forest for about 140m, until coming to a track[107] (on the right and just before a 'steep bike riding' sign[108].
Turn right: From the intersection[109], this walk follows the track gently downhill[110], while leaving the concrete foot path and initially leaving the 'steep bike riding' sign[111] (on your left). This walk continues through forest[112] for about 180m, until coming to a three-way intersection[113] with a track and 'Mangrove Seed Symbol' timber posted sign[114] (on the right).
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(3.21 km)
Int of Fore Shore & Short Cut Tracks
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Int of Fore Shore & Coast Tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 89 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 5 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection[115][116], this walk follows the track through forest, while keeping the lake on your right. This walk continues through forest for about 50m, to descend timber steps[117] and then continues for a further 20m, to find a timber boardwalk[118] and bridge[119] (with views of the lake). Then this walk continues for about 35m, until climbing gently up timber steps[120][121] and coming to a track[122][123] (on the left) midway up the steps.
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(3.3 km)
Int of Fore Shore and Coast Tracks
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Int of Leichhardt Trail & Coast Track
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 303 m |
Time = 6 mins |
| Climb = 30 m |
Descent = -3 m |
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Turn left : From the intersection[124][125], this walk follows the track[126] gently uphill into forest, while leaving the timber steps[127] and Lake Macquarie directly behind you. This walk continues for about 300m (ignoring side tracks[128]), becoming moderately steeply uphill, until coming to a three-way intersection[129][130] with a trail and fenced houses directly ahead.
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(3.61 km)
Int of Leichhardt Trail & Coast Track
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Int of Leichhardt Trail & Roma Track
Walk: Easy - servicetrail |
Length = 126 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 7 m |
Descent = -8 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[131][132], this walk follows the trail gently uphill, while initially keeping the track[133] (into the forest) on your right and the houses[134] on your left. This walk continues through forest (becoming moderately steeply uphill) for about 140m, until coming to a three-way intersection[135][136], with a locked gate (on the left) and a 'Green Point Fire Trail' sign[137] (on the right).
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(3.73 km)
Int of Leichhardt Trail & Roma Track
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Int of Leichhardt Trail & Upper Leichhardt Track
Track: Moderate - servicetrail |
Length = 436 m |
Time = 9 mins |
| Climb = 31 m |
Descent = -6 m |
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Veer right: From the intersection[138][139], this walk follows the trail moderately steeply downhill, while initially keeping the concrete foot path and locked gate[140] (on the left) and the valley (on the right). This walk continues for about 400m, undulating moderately steeply with houses on the left, until coming to a three-way intersection[141][142][143] (where the trail turns right) with a gently uphill track.
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(4.17 km)
Int of Leichhardt Trail & Upper Leichhardt Track
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Int of Green Point Track & Leichhardt Trai
Walk: Easy - servicetrail,footpath |
Length = 383 m |
Time = 8 mins |
| Climb = 7 m |
Descent = -24 m |
Turn right: From the intersection[144][145], this walk follows the trail gently uphill, while initially leaving the gently uphill track[146] on your left and keeping the houses[147] on your left. This walk continues, undulating for 300m, until coming to a three-way intersection[148], with a concrete foot path[149] between houses (on the left) and 'Green Point Fire Trail' sign[150] (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection[151], this walk follows the 'Green Point Fire Trail' sign[152] and concrete footpath gently downhill. This walk then continues, with houses on the left, for about 70m until coming to a three-way intersection[153] with a trail[154] (on the left) and footpath[155] continuing into forest (on the right).
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(4.55 km)
Int of Green Point Track & Leichhardt Trail
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Int of Green Point & Zig Zag Tracks
Track: Moderate - footpath |
Length = 841 m |
Time = 18 mins |
| Climb = 13 m |
Descent = -44 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[156], this walk follows the concrete footpath[157] moderately steeply downhill, while initially keeping the trail[158] on your left and houses[159] directly behind you. This walk continues, zigzagging[160] for about 130m (passing a metal seat[161]) to come to a small heath clearing[162] (on the right). Then this walk continues gently downhill through forest for about 400m (ignoring side tracks[163]), until coming to a three-way intersection[164] with a track and 'Walk Safe/Cycle Safe' sign[165] (on the right).
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(5.39 km)
Int of Green Point & Zig Zag Tracks
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Int of Green Point Drive & Green Point Tracks
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 841 m |
Time = 16 mins |
| Climb = 47 m |
Descent = -10 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection[166], this walk follows the footpath gently uphill, while initially keeping the track and 'Walk Safe/Cycle Safe' sign[167] on your right. This walk continues for about 600m, (ignoring side tracks[168]) to find the footpath bend to the right and grasslands[169] open up (on the left). Then this walk continues for about 230m, with grasslands[170] opening up on both sides, until coming to a three-way intersection[171], with a 'Green Point Drive Entry' sign[172] (on the left) and metal seat[173] (directly ahead).
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(6.23 km)
Int of Green Point Drive & Green Point Tracks
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Int of Lookout & Linkage Tracks
Walk: Easy - footpath |
Length = 242 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 9 m |
Descent = -9 m |
Turn right: From the intersection[174], this walk follows the 'Sea Eagle Lookout & Picnic Area' sign[175] gently downhill across grasslands, while keeping the views[176] on your right. This walk continues for about 60m and then enters forest[177]. Then this walk continues for about 100m until coming to a three-way intersection[178][179] with a 'Lookout' sign (on the right).
Turn left: From the intersection[180][181], this walk follows the 'Lookout' sign[182] and footpath gently uphill. This walk continues through forest for about 80m to pass a picnic table[183] (on the right), until coming to a three-way intersection[184][185] with a track[186] (on the left and just before metal fencing[187].
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(6.48 km)
Int of Lookout Track and Lookout Footpath
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Upper Lookout (Sea Eagle Park)
Optional sidetrip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 46 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = -8 m |
Continue straight: From the intersection[188][189], this walk follows the footpath gently downhill[190] towards the viewpoint for 45m, until coming to the Upper Lookout[191][192] (above Sea Eagle Park).
(Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)
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Sea Eagle Park Lookouts (lower, middle & upper)
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Alt = 28 m |
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These three lookouts (lower, middle and upper lookouts) are above Sea Eagle Park in Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie and give great views[193][194] across Lake Macquarie towards Swansea. The upper lookout has a picnic table[195] in the shade behind the lookout, which gives relief on a hot day. The upper lookout also a picnic table[196] at the lookout, offering fabulous views to the south. Each of these lookouts has a bench seat and interpretative signs[197]. White Bellied Sea Eagles have been known to nest nearby and are often seen flying in the area.
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(6.48 km)
Int of Lookout & Linkage Tracks
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Int of The Shores Way & Crown St
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 873 m |
Time = 17 mins |
| Climb = 26 m |
Descent = -32 m |
Turn left : From the intersection[198][199][200], this walk follows the gravel track gently uphill, while leaving the concrete foot path and keeping the viewpoint directly behind you. This walk continues through forest for about 60m, to veer right at a open gravel clearing[201] (with vandalized timber post). Then this walk continues, undulating along a forest[202] covered ridge (ignoring side tracks) and passing vandalized timber posts[203] for about 700m, until coming to a three-way intersection[204][205][206], with a faint track (into grassland[207] on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection[208][209], this walk follows the track gently downhill, while initially keeping the faint track[210] (into grassland) on your left. This walk continues through forest (passing a leaf symbol post[211]) for about 100m, until coming down timber steps and coming to a four-way intersection[212][213], with Crown St and The Shores Way.
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(7.35 km)
Int of The Shores Way AND Crown St
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The Car Park (off The Shores Way, Green Point)
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road |
Length = 322 m |
Time = 8 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -29 m |
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Turn right: From the corner of The Shores Way and Crown Street, [214], this walk follows The Shores Way moderately steeply downhill, while initially keeping the timber steps and 'Lake Macquarie' sign[215] on the right. This walk continues (passing The Capstan and The Mainsail streets) for 250m, to turn left into the Green Point Foreshore Reserve car park[216]. Then this walk continues gently downhill for 90m, until coming to the toilet block[217][218].
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Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk
Public Transport links currently not working, sorry
Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
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Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Camping Country | 401 Pacific Hwy, Belmont North | (02) 4945 1555 | 2.1 km | Camping World | Cnr Hillsborough & Macquarie Rds, Warners Bay | (02) 4956 6183 | 7.1 km | Camping World | 3/ 276 Macquarie Rd , Warners Bay | (02) 4956 6183 | 7.9 km | East Lake Refrigeration | 511 Lake Rd , Argenton | (02) 4958 6255 | 10.5 km | Wallsend Army Disposal Store | Cnr Tyrrell & Council Sts, Wallsend | (02) 4951 5725 | 14.5 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Green Point Circuit Walk.
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Hunter fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place. (Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 7 years ago) Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information. Weather and ClimateWeather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here | | °C (feels like °) | | km/h from the | | % humidity (as at ) |
| Wed | 27° | Showers. Likely storm developing. | | | Thu | 21°|25° | Possible shower. | | | Fri | 20°|30° | Becoming windy. Partly cloudy. | | | Sat | 19°|24° | Possible late shower. | |
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Hiking near Sydney 
1 km
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)