Skirting around the peak of Tomaree Headland, this walk is for the more adventurous. A rocky track leads to great views over the cliffs, where you will often see people rock-fishing. Air and sea animals are also active on this stretch of coast, so there is always something to see! Let us begin by acknowledging the Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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.
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 9.9 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 4.5 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 800 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 16 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 850 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 5.6 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 2.9 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stockton Street and drive for another 205 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stockton Street and drive for another 280 m
Turn right onto Donald Street and drive for another 125 m
Turn left onto Yacaaba Street and drive for another 75 m
Turn right onto Magnus Street and drive for another 740 m
Turn left onto Trafalgar Street and drive for another 305 m
Turn right onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 680 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 1.3 km
Turn left onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 990 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the car park at the end of Shoal Bay Rd (near Tomaree Lodge), follow the brick-paved walkway away from Shoal Beach and past an interpretive sign. After 70 metres, you'll pass a more substantial interpretive shelter.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along Shoal Bay Road.
Find the car park at the start.
After another 7 m turn right.
After another 5 m continue straight.
After another 80 m pass the sign.
After another 180 m turn right, to head along Ocean Rocks Track.
After another 170 m continue straight, to head along Ocean Rocks Track.
Continue another 340 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 790 m to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Ocean Rocks Track
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
1.6 km
Time
45 min to 1 h
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Bushwalk
45 min to 1 h
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Find the car park at the start.
After another 7 m turn right.
After another 80 m pass the sign.
