A great short walk through some beautiful coastal forest, with some brilliant coastal views along the way. Crackneck Lookout, at the end of the walk, is a great spot for a picnic lunch, enjoying the views and atmosphere of this part of Wyrrabalong National Park. If you are doing this as a return walk, the alternative exit to Stephenson Rd, through some beautiful forest scenery, is a nice way to finish. 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.
The end of Stephenson Rd. | Photo by admin, 2009.Water tanks near Stephenson Rd. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track junction. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sandy tack through the heath. | Photo by admin, 2009.Grasstrees and flannel flowers. | Photo by admin, 2009.Sandy track. | Photo by admin, 2009.Thick heath vegetation. | Photo by admin, 2009.Through the forest. | Photo by admin, 2009.Contorted branches. | Photo by admin, 2009.Endless coastline. | Photo by admin, 2009.Views from Crackneck. | Photo by admin, 2009.Crackneck lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.
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.
Getting started From the end of Stephenson Rd, Bateau Bay, this walk passes around the gate and follows the management trail up the hill. The trail passes a house and then several large water tanks, to the left, before narrowing and going a short distance further to an intersection with a sandy track.....
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Directions & comments
Start.
After another 145 m turn sharp left, to head along Coast Track.
After another 480 m to find the car park.
At the intersection of Coast Track & Hilltop Street turn right, to head along Coast Track.
Then pass the park (on your left).
After another 45 m come to the end.
Then pass the sign (on your right).
A seat.
About 10 m past the end is "Crackneck Lookout".
Crackneck Lookout
Crackneck Lookout
This lookout, at the end of Hilltop St, Bateau Bay, has stunning views up and down the coastline, and out to sea. There are picnic tables and an information board about marine mammals. There is a hangliding launch spot beside the lookout.
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This lookout, at the end of Hilltop St, Bateau Bay, has stunning views up and down the coastline, and out to sea. There are picnic tables and an information board about marine mammals. There is a hangliding launch spot beside the lookout.
About 10 m past the end is a picnic table.
About 30 m past the end is a picnic table.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Stephenson Rd to Crackneck Lookout
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
670 m
Time
15 min to 30 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
15 min to 30 min
Seat: There is one 680 m from the start.
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After another 480 m to find the car park.
Then pass the park (on your left).
Then pass the sign (on your right).
About 10 m past the end is "Crackneck Lookout".
About 10 m past the end is a picnic table.