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Locked gate with the Redhead SLSC car park in the background +
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Cross sectional view of the Northern Redhead Beach Walk bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Northern Redhead Beach 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 |
1.2km |
| Time |
30 mins |
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Quality of track |
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) |
| 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
Around 820m of this walk is flat with no steps, whilst the remaining 350m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
Around 660m of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 510m follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
Around 850m of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 320m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 660m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 510m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 1.2km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
660m of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 320m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). The remaining (190m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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Ken & Audrey Owens Walkway
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Alt = 6 m |
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The Ken & Audrey Owens Walkway on Cain St, Redhead is a community made coastal walkway[1] through restored bushland[2]. The walkway has two halves - one direction visits the Redhead Lagoon and a timber bridge viewpoint, and the other way visits Webb Park near the Redhead shops. The walkway was made in coordination with the Redhead Landcare group. Volunteers are always needed for working bee's on the last Sunday morning of each month. For more information, contact 49447403. The boardwalk is made of concrete and timber, and the tracks are suitable for wheelchairs and prams. There are also well positioned rest areas along the boardwalk. There is a dog walking area just off the walkway. More info
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Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area
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Webb Park picnic area is located on Beach Rd, Redhead, and has a small car park within it. It offers tap water[3], a toilet[4], picnic tables[5], sheltered electric barbecues[6] and a children's playground[7]. The area is just 200m walk from Redhead surf beach[8] and also its large car park and Surf Life Saving Club. More info
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(0 km)
Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area
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Webb Park Four-Way Intersection
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 160 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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From the Webb Park car park and picnic area[9][10](off Beach St, Redhead), this walk follows the timber walkway gently uphill[11], following the 'Ken & Audrey Owens Walkway' sign[12] (on your right). This walk conintues along the timber boardwalk for about 130m passing a bench seat[13] part way (on the right) to come to a four-way intersection[14], with a gravel track[15] (on the left), a sandy track[16] (directly ahead) and a timber walkway[17] and 'Keep dogs on leads' sign[18] on the right.
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Webb Park Four-Way Intersection
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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
Track: Hard - undefined |
Length = 473 m |
Time = 8 mins |
| Climb = 4 m |
Descent = -7 m |
Continue straight: From the intersection[19], this walk follows the sandy track gently uphill, while initially passing the 'Keep dogs on leads' sign[20][21] on your right. This walk continues for about 80m, passing timber posts[22] in the sand to find views of the ocean. Then this walk continues straight ahead and gently downhill (passing more timber fences[23]) for about 100m, until coming to Redhead Beach[24][25][26] (near Webb Park).
Turn left: From Redhead Beach (near Webb Park)[27], this walk follows the beach with the ocean on your right. This walk crosses Freshwater Creek (may be covered with sand) after about 60m and continues for about 230m, until coming to the Redhead Beach Surf Life Saving Club[28].
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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club, on Beach Rd, Redhead, is adjacent to a large car park and the main surfing area[29] of Redhead Beach. There are changing rooms with toilets[30]. The SLSC runs a kiosk[31], open from 7am daily[32], serving hot and cold drinks, hot food, snacks and ice cream cones[33]. More info
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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
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Redhead Car Park (Fresh Water Creek end)
Track: Hard - road |
Length = 190 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 3 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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Continue straight: From the Redhead Surf Life Saving Club[34][35] (off Beach Road, Redhead) this walk follows the footpath[36], with the car park[37] on your right and vegetation[38] on your left. This walk continues for about 50m to the end of the footpath[39]. This walk then turns left into the car park and continues for about 120m, until coming to a locked metal gate[40] and 'Dogs must be leashed' sign[41].
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Redhead Car Park (Fresh Water Creek end)
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Owens Walkway Intersection
Track: Hard - undefined |
Length = 182 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 5 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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Veer left: From the south-western corner of Redhead Beach car park[42][43] (off Beach Road, Redhead) near Freshwater Creek, this walk passes around the locked metal gate[44][45] and follows the sandy track[46] (with timber steps) gently downhill, keeping the ocean on your left. This walk continues for about 40m, crossing Freshwater Creek[47] then turning right, inland. Then this walk continues gently uphill[48] and after about 70m passes through a level grassed area[49]. This walk then continues on a gravel track[50] for about 60m, until coming to the Owens Walkway four-way intersection[51], with a 'Keep dogs on leads' sign[52] directly ahead.
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Webb Park Four-Way Intersection
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Webb Park Car Park and Picnic Area
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 160 m |
Time = 3 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[53], this walk follows the timber walkway gently uphill[54], while initially passing the 'Keep dogs on leads' sign[55] on your left and leaving the sandy track[56] directly behind. This walk soon passes a bench seat[57] (on the left) and after about 130m, comes to the Webb Park car park[58] and picnic area[59].
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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) |
| Camping Country | 401 Pacific Hwy, Belmont North | (02) 4945 1555 | 5 km | Aussie Disposal Newcastle | 4/ 14 Northcott Drv, Kotara | (02) 4965 5500 | 8.4 km | Kathmandu | 6 Northcott Drv, Kotara | (02) 4952 1233 | 8.5 km | Boots Great Outdoors | 27 Lambton Rd , Broadmeadow | (02) 4969 4655 | 10 km | Camping World | Cnr Hillsborough & Macquarie Rds, Warners Bay | (02) 4956 6183 | 7.8 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Northern Redhead Beach 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 8 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 ) |
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Hiking near Sydney 
500 meters
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
not too much longer now :)