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Bushwalks Around Port Stephens Emag around PORT STEPHENS Michael Smith Contents Page 1. Morna Point Walk ...............................6 26. Winda Woppa ...................................40 2. Tank Hill .............................................6 27. Boomeri Walk ...................................41 3. Kingsley to Little Kingsley ..................7 28. Murrung Walk ...................................43 4. Fishermans to Little Kingsley .............7 29. Barry Park .........................................43 5. Anna Bay .............................................7 30. Native Flora Garden .........................44 6. Torpedo Tubes ....................................9 31. Corlette Headland ............................45 7, 8. Stephens Peak .................................9 32. Tilligerry Circuit ...............................45 9. Wreck Beach .......................................11 33. Whistling Kite ...................................45 10. Three Peaks .......................................11 34. Koala Reserve ...................................47 11. Point Stephens ...................................12 35. Tilligerry Habitat ..............................47 12. Tomaree Headland ...........................15 36. Tanilba Knoll ....................................47 13. Ocean Rocks .....................................16 14. Soldiers Point ....................................21 Recommendations. 15. Maiangal Track .................................22 Numbers refer to the walk number. 16. Boyces Track .....................................24 Easy walks: 5 6 20 26 29 30 35. 17. Broughton Summit ...........................27 18. Rainbow Cave ...................................30 Rugged wild walks: 4 11 15 16 17 18 19 28. 19. Coal Shaft .........................................33 20. Lily Hill Slopes ..................................33 The best: 1 7 8 10 12 16 17 18 19 20 27 35. 21. Gan Gan Hill ....................................34 22. Kurrara Hill ......................................35 23. Big Rocky ..........................................37 The photos on the inside cover, opposite, were taken on Stockton Beach. Tank traps and sand 24. Fingal West Ridge .............................38 dunes. About once a year the beach is covered in 25. Yacaaba .............................................38 foam. Bitou Bush, holding up the eroding sand. 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Hill, Tomaree Peak, Stephens Peak and Yacaaba. * Do not go into the bush during a Total There are walks around the estuary of Port Fire Ban. Stephens, freshwater and tidal swamps, cliff tops, * Most walks are short and there is no need forests, heathlands and beaches. to take anything apart from this guide. If The Tomaree Peninsula has about 650 plant spe- you must take something choose from the cies, 230 bird species, 48 mammal species and 38 following in order of importance, water, reptile species so far recorded. By visiting a few insect repellent, raincoat, warm clothes and habitats over 3 hours you should find about 30 a camera. wildflower species in bloom (40 in the spring) or if * A walking rate of 4km per hour on the you are interested in bird spotting you should see flat, and 2km per hour on the slopes can be at least 25 species in that time. expected. Backpack with tasty Hat, essential treats, luxury food and for all outdoor swimmers. Make every activities. walk an occasion. Dressed for the toughest walk in this book, Kurrara Hill. If you feel confident to Sunscreen and walk off-track choose insect repellent on to do it in the cool all exposed skin. months. You will need tough clothing, at least from the waist down, to protect yourself from Sunglasses to combat the scratchy scrub and glare from the Wear shorts spiky hakeas. This photo beaches and sandy in the warm was taken on the slopes tracks. months. of Glovers South Hill. Substantial shoes. ‘Volleys’ are a good choice when rock- hopping around the waters edge. Before heading out read the safety suggestions First edition 1993 two thousand copies. on pages 47 to 48. Second edition 1995 two thousand copies. Third edition 1997 five hundred copies. Copies of this book are available from the Fourth edition 1998, seven hundred and fifty copies. Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre Fifth edition 1999 three thousand copies. Victoria Pde. Nelson Bay 2315 Sixth edition 2004 two thousand copies. Ph. 1800 808 900 Seventh edition 2008 five thousand copies. Fax. (02) 4984 1855 All text, maps and photographs email [email protected] © Michael Smith 2008 www.portstephens.org.au 2 DAY WALK GRADINGS Grade 6 (Very hard). Strenuous off-track Grade 1 (Easy). Opportunity for a large walk or very long distance. Opportunity for number of walkers, including those with highly experienced walkers to explore re- reduced walking ability to walk on well marked mote and challenging natural areas without and even tracks. Tracks are man made and reliance on managed tracks. Terrain may be may have a few steps. Should not be steep. steep, uneven and no track. There may be Suitable for beginners. Distance should not rock scrambling, exceed about 10km. creek walking & crossing in- Grade 2 (Easy-medium). Easy walk, mostly volved. Distance on tracks of low gradient. Opportunity to covered is unlim- walk easily in natural environments on well ited, but may be marked tracks. Tracks should not be steep. Dis- short & difficult. tance should not exceed about 15km. Suitable Only for expe- for beginners. rienced walkers and not suitable Grade 3 (Medium). Medium walk with some for beginners. hilly sections &/or rougher terrain. Opportu- nity to walk on defined & distinct tracks with some steep sections requiring a moderate level Sand, Stockton Beach of fitness. Suitable for beginners. Distance should not exceed about 20 km. Grade 4 (Medium-Hard). Steeper, rougher terrain & may have off-track sections (no more than one quarter of the walk), or a longer distance track walk. Opportunity to explore and discover relatively undisturbed natural environments mostly along defined & distinct tracks. Tracks can be steep. There may be short sections of rock scrambling involved. Leaders should have map reading abilities and/or abil- ity to use a compass. Distance depend- ing on circumstances. Not suitable for Professional fishermen on Shoal Bay Beach most beginners. Grade 5 (Hard). Off-track or difficult terrain. Opportunity for walkers with advanced outdoor knowledge and skills to find their own way along often indistinct tracks or off-track in remote locations. May include steep sections of unmodified surfaces. There may be rock scram- bling, creek walking & crossing involved. Distance should not exceed 30 km, but may be short & difficult. Not suitable for beginners. 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