Timber Beach is a secluded beach in Munmorah State Conservation Area. The walk starts from a short side road off Snapper Point Rd, at Timber Beach Lookout. From here, the walk follows an eroded track down the ridge, then bends left to cross a clearing and come to the back of Timber Beach. The beach is surrounded by rock walls and is quite small, especially at high tide. A lovely quiet spot to visit. Let us begin by acknowledging the Darkinjung & Guringai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Timber Beach Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2010.Timber Beach Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2010.Top of Timber Beach track. | Photo by admin, 2010.View to over Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.Eroded Track. | Photo by admin, 2010.Track near Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.Clearing south of Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.Looking up track to clearing and back up the hill. | Photo by admin, 2010.Near the Gully at the apex of Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.Rock wall at the back of Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.Southern wall on Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.Northern Wall of Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.Timber Beach. | Photo by admin, 2010.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions
From Pacific Highway, A43
Turn on to Blue Wern Drive then drive for 1.7 km
Turn left onto Campbell Drive and drive for another 670 m
Continue onto Campbell Drive and drive for another 1.5 km
Turn slight left onto Campbell Drive and drive for another 2.1 km
Keep left and drive for another 70 m
Turn left and drive for another 45 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the north-eastern corner of the car park, this walk heads between the timber posts and follows the eroded track downhill, heading towards Flat Island (the low headland to the north-east). The track leads down, following the top of the ridge and, after about 160m, turns left. After a further 170m, the walk comes to a clearing, where it follows the track just to the left for another 60m before coming to the rocky gully behind Timber Beach.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
Find the Timber Beach Lookout at the start.
Timber Beach Lookout
Timber Beach Lookout
Timber Beach Lookout is found at the end of a small side road, about 470m from the start of the dirt road on Snapper Point Rd. The unsignposted lookout is in the corner of the car park and looks north-east. Ironically, there is no view of Timber Beach, but good views over the top of the bay to Ghosties Beach and Flat Island.
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Timber Beach Lookout is found at the end of a small side road, about 470m from the start of the dirt road on Snapper Point Rd. The unsignposted lookout is in the corner of the car park and looks north-east. Ironically, there is no view of Timber Beach, but good views over the top of the bay to Ghosties Beach and Flat Island.
Continue another 420 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 430 m to get back to the start.
About 200 m past the end is a cave.
"Timber Beach".
Timber Beach
Timber Beach
Timber Beach is a small, narrow and sandy beach wedged between three cliffs. The beach faces south-east and is accessed by a track from Timber Beach lookout. Access to the actual beach requires climbing down a several metre high, slippery rock wall, where the track meets the apex of the beach. The small secluded beach is a lovely place to enjoy the ocean and the carved rock formation.
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Timber Beach is a small, narrow and sandy beach wedged between three cliffs. The beach faces south-east and is accessed by a track from Timber Beach lookout. Access to the actual beach requires climbing down a several metre high, slippery rock wall, where the track meets the apex of the beach. The small secluded beach is a lovely place to enjoy the ocean and the carved rock formation.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Timber Beach
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
850 m
Time
20 min to 40 min
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Bushwalk
20 min to 40 min
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Find the Timber Beach Lookout at the start.
About 200 m past the end is a cave.
"Timber Beach".
