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Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway near Webb Park in Redhead +
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Sheltered barbecue at Webb Park in Redhead +
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Footpath through forest on the Owens Walkway in Redhead +
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Timber boardwalk and seat on the Owens Walkway in Redhead +
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Foot path on the Owens Walkway in Redhead +
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Foot path on the Owens Walkway near Cain St in Redhead +
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View of Wetlands on the Owens Walkway in Redhead +
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Sealed foot path on the Owens Walkway in Redhead +
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Views over the Owens Walkway near Cain St in Redhead +
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Stone monument and Viewpoint on the Owens Walkway in Redhead +
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Metal plaque on the monument near the Owens Walkway Wetlands +
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Views over the Owens Walkway Wetlands in Redhead +
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Drinking fountain on the Owens Walkway in Redhead +
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Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.) Cross sectional view of the The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway 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 |
2.4km |
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1 Hr |
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Grade 1/6
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Flat, no steps (1/6) |
| Quality of track |
Smooth and hardened path (1/6) |
| Signs |
Clearly signposted (1/6) |
| Experience Required |
No experience required (1/6) |
| 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
This whole walk, 1.2km is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.2km follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.2km is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.2km 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
This whole walk, 1.2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
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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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Alt = 10 m |
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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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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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Owens Walkway Intersection
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 449 m |
Time = 8 mins |
| Climb = 5 m |
Descent = -9 m |
Turn right: From the intersection[19][20], this walk follows the timber walkway gently uphill[21], while keeping the 'Keep dogs on leads' sign[22] and ocean (in the distance) on your left. This walk continues through the low coastal vegetation[23][24] (passing two bench seats[25][26]) for about 400m to come to a concrete footpath[27]. This walk continues along the footpath for about 50m, to a three-way intersection[28], with a footpath (on the left) and a 'Dog Exercise Area' sign[29] (on the right).
Continue straight: From the intersection[30][31], this walk follows the concrete footpath gently uphill[32], while leaving the 'Dog Exercise Area' sign[33] on your right. This walk continues for about 40m, until passing between timber posts[34][35] and coming to a three-way intersection with a gently uphill footpath[36] (on your right).
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Owens Walkway Intersection
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Owens Walkway Car Park (Off Cain Street)
Alternate Exit:
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
( Show detail)
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Length = 34 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[37][38], this walk follows the concrete footpath gently uphill[39], leaving the ocean directly behind you. This walk continues through coastal forest (passing a water tap[40] on the right), until coming to the Owens Walkway car park[41][42], with an elevated lookout[43] on your left. (End of the alternative exit track)
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Owens Walkway Car Park & Viewpoint
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The Owens Walkway car park (off Cain St, Redhead) offers easy access to the Ken & Audrey Owens Walkway[44]. The car park has a water tap[45] and seat[46]. The viewpoint at the car park is gained via an elevated boardwalk[47] and offers views down the coast to Norah Head. From the viewpoint, surfers and whales can be seen (Northern whale migration from June to July, southern migration from Sept to Oct) . More info
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Owens Walkway Intersection
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Owens Wetland Lookout
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 130 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection[48], this walk follows the concrete footpath gently downhill[49][50], while keeping the ocean and wetland[51] to your left. This walk continues through coastal forest[52] for about 130m, to find an elevated timber lookout[53] and stone monument[54][55] (on your left).
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Owens Wetland Viewpoint
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This wetlands viewpoint[56] on the Owens Walkway (in Redhead) offers good views out over water, reeds and a large wetland. In the distance are large sand dunes, with Redhead Beach behind them. This viewpoint is easily accessible via the Owens Walkway and has wheelchair access. Wildlife, particularly birds, use the wetland as a breeding site and you are likely to see birds here. There is also a stone monument[57], dedicated to the ‘Cain St Landcare Project[58]’. The viewpoint is fenced[59] and has a timber seat[60].
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Owens Wetland Lookout
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Int of Owens Walkway & Cain St Trail
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 343 m |
Time = 5 mins |
| Climb = 2 m |
Descent = 0 m |
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Continue straight: From the lookout, this walk follows the concrete footpath whilst keeping the wetland to your left. The footpath undulates gently as it leads through the coastal forest[61] for about 300m, until coming to a T-intersection[62], marked with some concrete posts, a drinking fountain[63] and a trail[64] (on the right).
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Int of Owens Walkway & Cain St Trail
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Elevated Timber Bridge
Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath |
Length = 137 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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Turn left: From the intersection[65], this walk follows the concrete footpath gently downhill[66], while leaving the Cain St trail directly behind and initially keeping the drinking fountain[67] on your right. This walk continues through dense coastal forest[68] for about 140m until coming to an elevated timber foot bridge[69][70] over Owens Creek[71].
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Elevated Timber Bridge Viewpoint
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This timber bridge[72] is elevated over Owen Creek in Redhead. The viewpoint is amongst trees[73] and offers a quiet spot to sit[74] and look into the creek. Local ducks[75] live in this area. This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible by using the Owens Walkway.
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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 The Ken and Audrey Owens Walkway.
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 ) |
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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 :)