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Hiking near Sydney Grotto Point Walk from Castle Rock
Hiking near Sydney Grotto Point Walk from Castle Rock
Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse are found in each of the tabs below
| Grotto Point Walk from Castle Rock |
Track: Moderate
The Castle Rock to Grotto Point walk is a great way to see the Grotto Point Lighthouse. The start at Ogilvy Rd passes Castle Rock Beach, which is a nice spot to view the harbour, before continuing to the excellent view from Grotto Point Lighthouse. (open in app)
Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse
Map of WalkLocation
 Map of Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse Problem loading PDF Try here Map Controls - Show Contours | Hide Path | Hide Distances | Hide Names Map Scale  500 meters
Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area) Print a map and track notes here
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TerrainPlease 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 Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse 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.
Some more detail of this walks Grading Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient Around 700m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 300m has short steep hills. Quality of track Around 950m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 55m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. Signs Around 840m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 160m is clearly signposted. Experience Required Around 730m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 280m requires no previous bushwalking experience. Weather This whole walk, 1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation). Infrastructure Around 720m of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 280m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). Track NotesSince this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
Getting therePlan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walkPublic Transport links currently not working, sorry
Near byNearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Castle Rock to Grotto Point Lighthouse.
Weather and Park infoFire Danger This 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 Climate Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here
 Sydney Harbour National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page One of Sydney's most diverse parks, Sydney Harbour National Park is formed from 11 pockets of harbour islands and shoreline. Highlights include coastal walks and swimming, breath-taking viewpoints, tours of colonial buildings and Aboriginal cave art. Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park fees Camping Facilities Current Park Closure information for Sydney Harbour National Park Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM Closed areas: Park closure sunset to sunrise for pest management Pest management activities are taking place between sunset and sunrise at the following selected sites within Sydney Harbour National Park. Please abide by all park signage. Closed areas are:
Closed areas: Shark Island upcoming closures Shark Island in Sydney Harbour will be closed to public access due to essential wharf repairs on the following dates: 16 to 17 September 2015 24 to 27 September 2015. Other incidents: Sydney Harbour National Park accommodation Constables, Green Point and Steele Point Cottages are no longer available for accomodation bookings. New options are being considered for the conservation, management and use of these buildings. Closed areas: Collins Flat Beach unavailable for venue hire Collins Flat Beach is currently unavailable for venue hire due to the impact of high visitation on the critical habitat found at this location. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Mosman office on (02) 9960 6266 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines. |
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You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times.
There is free parking available.
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