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looking to the roundabout of James Sea Dr, Bembooka Rd and Sun Valley Rd +
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Trackhead near the start of Bembooka Rd +
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Looking back to the start of Bembooka Rd +
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Walking along Warri Warri Track +
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The dry scrub along Warri Warri Track +
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Palm on Warri Warri Track +
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Vegetation changes with altitude on the Warri Warri Track +
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Big red gum on Warri Warri Track +
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Rocky section just below lookout +
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Filtered views of the district +
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Seat and clearing at Warriwarri Lookout +
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The overgrown Warriwarri Lookou +
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Warriwarri Lookout trail +
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Walking along the white sand of the Warriwarri Lookout trail +
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Warriwarri Lookout trail +
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Int of Sid Pulsford Walking and Warriwarri Lookout trails +
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Sid Pulsford Walking trail +
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straight section on Sid Pulsford Walking trail +
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Moister section of the sandy Sid Pulsford Walking trail +
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Gate on Sid Pulsford Walking trail near Honeman's Rock +
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Sid Pulsford Walking trail sign +
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Picnic table in shade at Honeman's Picnic Area +
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BBQ at Honeman's Picnic area +
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Toilet block and bud brick building at Honeman's Picnic Area +
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Looking across Honeman's Picnic Area +
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Drinking water at Honeman's Picnic Area +
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Mud brick building 'kiosk' +
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Honeman Rock Picnic Area +
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Cross sectional view of the Warri Warri Track (via Warriwarri Lookout) bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Warri Warri Track (via Warriwarri Lookout) 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 |
1.5km |
| Time |
45 mins |
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track |
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) |
| 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 |
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
*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
720m of this walk has short steep hills and another 580m has gentle hills with occasional steps. The remaining (180m) is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.5km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 770m of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 720m has minimal directional signs.
Experience Required
Around 770m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 720m requires some bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 1.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.5km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Start of Bembooka Rd
to
Warriwarri Lookout
Track: Hard - bushtrack |
Length = 718 m |
Time = 17 mins |
| Climb = 123 m |
Descent = -3 m |
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From opposite number 2 Bembooka Rd, Green Point (just downhill from the roundabout), this walk leaves the road and follows the track into the bush, with a fence on the right. The track soon leaves the fence (and ignores a track to the right) and heads up the hill. The track follows the ridge, getting steeper as it gets higher. As the track nears the rocks, it zigzags a little, working its way up, then a short distance later comes to a clearing, bench seat and the signposted 'Warriwarri Lookout' sign[1].
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Warriwarri Lookout
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Alt = 160 m |
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Warriwarri Lookout is an overgrown and signposted[2] lookout in the middle of Kincumber Mountain Reserve. There is a fairly large clearing and a bench seat[3]. There are slightly better views north, past the sign at the unfenced rock outcrop. The filtered views look north-east. The view from the lookout is overgrown, so do not expect much in the way of views.
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Warriwarri Lookout
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Int of Sid Pulsford Walking and Warriwarri Lookout trails
Walk: Easy - servicetrail |
Length = 287 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 19 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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Veer right: From the lookout, this walk heads away from the 'Warriwarri Lookout' sign[4] up the small rise, past the bench seat and along the wide sandy trail. Following the now flat, sandy trail though the bush, the walk passes an informal track (on the left) and comes to a three-way intersection and a 'Warriwarri Lookout' sign[5] pointing back along the trail.
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(1.01 km)
Int of Sid Pulsford Walking and Warriwarri Lookout trails
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Northern end of picnic area
Walk: Easy - servicetrail |
Length = 294 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 4 m |
Descent = -5 m |
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads south, away from the face of the two signs[6] (following neither arrow). The walk passes a large angophora and comes to an intersection with a link track (on the left).
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the wide trail south, gently uphill, keeping the wide valley on the right. The walk follows the sandy trail as it gently winds through the wooded forest and soon heads around a locked gate, coming to a large 'Sid Pulsford Walking Trail' sign[7] at the northern end of the large grassy picnic area.
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Northern end of picnic area
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Mudbrick building car park
Walk: Easy - bushtrack |
Length = 184 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -4 m |
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Continue straight: From here, this walk heads directly across the picnic area to the buildings on the far side. After passing the toilet block, the walk follows the path around the mud brick building to a small car park on the other side.
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Honeman's Rock picnic area
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Alt = 171 m |
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Honeman's Rock picnic area is a large picnic area at the top end of Island View Drive. This picnic area has a couple of large grassy areas[8], composting toilets[9], free electric BBQs[10], picnic tables[11], shelters, garbage bins[12], drinking water[13] and information signs[14]. The picnic area is home to a mud brick building[15] (available for hire) and Honeman's Rock[16], from which the area derives its name. There is a fair amount of parking available next the picnic area, and some extra spaces a few hundred meters down the road.
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Mud Brick Building
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Alt = 170 m |
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The mud brick building is a landmark in the main picnic area at Kincumber Mountain, and is a popular spot to gather. Also known as 'Kincumber Mountain Information Centre', 'The Kiosk', 'Kincumber Kiosk' and 'Kincumber Mountain Kiosk', the building was constructed in 1986 with funding from Community Employment Programme[17]. The building is generally locked but can be booked through the local Lions Club[18] for special events. The building has a rain water tank, small kitchen and one main large room. The verandah also provides good shelter.
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Honeman's Rock
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Alt = 163 m |
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Honeman's Rock (aka Honeyman's Rock) is a large rock outcrop in front of the mud brick building, in the Honeman's Rock Picnic area. The exposed section of rock is 60m long and about 30m wide, with the western side having a significant unfenced drop. The rock is named after Cecil Lyle Honeman who became a lease holder on the mountain in 1962[19]. The rock has a large depression that once filled with water, and a drain has been dug to keep the pool empty and clear of rubbish.
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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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Address |
Phone |
Distance (straight line) |
| Boots Great Outdoors | 201 The Entrance Rd , Erina | (02) 4367 0396 | 1.3 km | Mannings Sports | 172 Mann St , Gosford | (02) 4325 1617 | 4.8 km | Camping World | Shop 18, 482 Pacific Hwy, Wyoming | (02) 4324 6515 | 5.6 km | BCF Australia Pty Ltd | 354 Manns Rd , Gosford West | (02) 4322 5833 | 6.2 km | Kangaroo Tent City & BBQs | Homemakers Supa Centre Cnr Wyong Rd & Bryant Drv , Tuggerah | (02) 4353 4335 | 15.6 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Warri Warri Track (via Warriwarri Lookout).
Fire DangerThis walk passes Greater Sydney Region 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 | 30° | Showers. Likely storm developing. | | | Thu | 19°|26° | Possible shower. | | | Fri | 18°|31° | Partly cloudy. | | | Sat | 17°|25° | Possible late shower. | |
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Hiking near Sydney 
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You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)