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Galgabba Point walk near Swansea +
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Track on Galgabba Point walk, near Swansea +
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Track through to Pacific Hwy while walking the Galgabba Point walk +
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Track on the Galgabba Point walk +
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Wide track on the Galgabba Point walk +
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Galgabba Point walking track near Swansea +
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Track intersection on the Galgabba Point walk. +
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Metal shelter on the Galgabba Point walk +
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Wide track on the Galgabba walk, near Swansea +
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Narrow seat on the Galgabba Point walk +
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Concrete dam on the Galgabba Point walk +
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Intersection on the Galgabba Point walk +
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Wide section of track on the Galgabba Point walk +
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Galgabba Point walk, near Swansea +
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Loop track on Galgabba Point walk, near Swansea +
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Track on the Galgabba Point Loop +
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Picnic table on the Galgabba Point walk, near Swansea +
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Lake Macquarie from Galgabba Point. +
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Lake Macquarie from Galgabba Point walk. +
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Timber table on the Galgabba Point walk +
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Section of track on the Galgabba Point walk +
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Water views from Galgabba Point walk +
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Track on Galgabba Point walk +
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Timber table at the end of Galgabba Point +
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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 Galgabba Point Walk bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Galgabba Point 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 |
3.2km |
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1 Hr |
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Grade 3/6
Track: Moderate |
AS 2156.1 |
Gradient |
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| Quality of track |
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) |
| Signs |
Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
| Experience Required |
No experience required (1/6) |
| Weather |
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
| Infrastructure |
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
*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 920m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 700m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.6km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.6km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 1.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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.
(0 km)
Int of Mark St and Pacific Hwy
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Int of Northern and Pacific Hwy tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 123 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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From the intersection[1][2], this walk leaves the concrete footpath and follows the track to the 'Galgabba Point History' sign[3], then turns left and passes between timber posts[4]. The walk continues to gently undulate along the track for about 150m, until coming to a three-way intersection[5] with a faint track[6] on your left (with the road visible through trees[7]).
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Int of Northern & Pacific Hwy tracks
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Int of Northern & Galgabba Point tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 432 m |
Time = 7 mins |
| Climb = 3 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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Veer right: From the intersection[8], this walk follows the track, while keeping the faint track[9][10] (to the Pacific Hwy) visible on your left. The walk continues to follow the track as it undulates for about 400m until coming to a clearing[11] and shelter[12] [13] (in the distance on the right) and shortly afterwards, a T-intersection[14] with a wide track.
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Int of Northern & Galgabba Point tracks
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Int of Borgoed Road & Pacific Hwy
Alternate Exit:
Track: Moderate - bushtrack,road
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Length = 139 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = 0 m |
Turn left : From the intersection[15], this walk follows the track gently downhill[16], while keeping the metal shelter[17] directly behind you. The walk continues for about 120m, until passing around a metal locked gate[18] and coming to the sealed Bargoed Road[19].
Veer left: From the intersection with the locked metal gate[20][21], this walk follows the road gently uphill[22], while keeping the locked metal gate on your left. The walk continues for about 30m until coming to a T-intersection[23][24] with the Pacific Hwy. (End of the alternative exit track)
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Int of Northern & Galgabba Point tracks
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Int of Galgabba Point & Galgabba Point Loop tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 861 m |
Time = 13 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -7 m |
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Turn right: From the intersection[25][26], this walk follows the wide track gently uphill and towards the metal shelter in the distance. The walk continues for about 20m, passing the metal shelter[27] on your right. The walk then continues to follow the track for about 400m, to find a small concrete dam[28] on the right. Then the walk continues for about 25m more, to find a three-way intersection[29] with a track on the left. The walk continues straight ahead for about 400m, until coming to a three-way intersection[30] (with a picnic table visible in the distance to the left[31]).
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Galgabba Point Rest Area
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The Galgabba Point rest area offers a picnic table with views out over Lake Macquarie, a lovely spot to watch a sunset or just sit and enjoy the natural surrounds. Galgabba Point is home to endangered ecological communities and threatened plant species, such as the Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot and Squirrel Glider.
There is a Galgabba Point Volunteer Bush Regeneration Team, who have helped protect this significant bushland remnant.
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Int of Loop & Galgabba Point Tracks
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Int of Loop & Point Tracks
Alternate Route:
Track: Moderate - bushtrack
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Length = 123 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 1 m |
Descent = -1 m |
Veer right: From the intersection[32], this walk follows the track, while keeping the track with the picnic table[33] visible on your left. The walk continues for about 100m, until coming to a three-way intersection with a track and timber table[34] on the right.
Veer right to rejoin the main walk, following the notes from 1.56km 'Int of Galgabba Point Loop AND Galgabba Point Tracks'.
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Int of Galgabba Point & Galgabba Point Loop Tracks
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Int of Galgabba Point Loop & Galgabba Point Tracks
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 147 m |
Time = 2 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -1 m |
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Continue straight: From the intersection[35], this walk follows the track towards the picnic table[36][37] and water, while keeping another track on your right. The walk continues for about 25m to find a picnic table[38][39] and views[40][41] on the left. Then the walk continues straight ahead for about 120m, until coming to a timber table[42][43] at a three-way intersection with a track[44] on the left.
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Int of Galgabba Point Loop AND Galgabba Point Tracks
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Galgabba Point
Track: Moderate - bushtrack |
Length = 61 m |
Time = 1 mins |
| Climb = 0 m |
Descent = -2 m |
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Veer left: From the intersection and timber table[45], this walk follows the track, while keeping the table on your right. The walk continues for about 50m, until coming to the end of the track[46][47] and Galgabba Point.
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Galgabba Point
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Galgabba Point is surrounded by Lake Macquarie. It is a great place to sit quietly and enjoy the natural environment. The native vegetation, including She Oak[48] and Mangroves[49] attracts bird life, such as black swans, curlews, herons and ibises. More info
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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 | 8.5 km | Camping World | Cnr Hillsborough & Macquarie Rds, Warners Bay | (02) 4956 6183 | 14.5 km | East Lake Refrigeration | 511 Lake Rd , Argenton | (02) 4958 6255 | 17.8 km | Camping World | 3/ 276 Macquarie Rd , Warners Bay | (02) 4956 6183 | 15.3 km | Lake Macquarie Kayaks & Camping | Unit 1 61 Alliance Ave, Morisset | (02) 4973 2028 | 14.7 km |
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Galgabba Point 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 ) |
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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 :)