Glenrock State Conservation Area

Walking

There are a number of walking tracks through the park. Walkers should avoid the purpose built single-track mountain bike tracks for their own safety.

Walking tracks

The Bombala Walking Track

The Bombala Track provides access to the southern end of Dudley Beach. Halfway along the track, there's a small set of steps and a viewing platform with excellent views to the north. 

Directions: start this walk at the end of Bombala Street, Dudley (parking and interpretation panels are provided here). Halfway along, take advantage of the viewing platform accessed via a small set of steps, with great views the north. There's a fossilised forest embedded in the rock platform at this southern end of the beach.

Plant communities: heathlands

Contact: Newcastle, Phone: 02 4946 4100

The Burwood Track

The Burwood Track is a multi-use track for both horse riders and pedestrians. It begins above the scout camp opposite the water tank on Scout Camp Road, and continues on to join up with the Yuelarbah track and the Yuelarbah management trail at Flaggy Creek.

Directions: the track begins on Scout Camp Road above the scout camp. You'll see the track entry opposite the water tank. It joins up with the Yuelarbah track and the Yuelarbah management trail at Flaggy Creek. 

Cultural heritage: The State Heritage listed Burwood Colliery historic site (c1861) can be seen below the escarpment from this vantage point. Interpretation panels describe its operation and significance.

Contact: Newcastle, Phone: 02 4946 4100

The Leggy Point Loop track

This track is for walkers only, and begins at the Leggy Point carpark at the end of Scout Camp Road and loops around the water tank above the scout camp. Walkers may continue on to the Burwood Track off Scout Camp Road.

Directions: the track begins at the Leggy Point carpark.

Contact: Newcastle, Phone: 02 4946 4100

Yuelarbah track

Wheelchair access: medium

Assistance may be required to access this area

• The track to Floggy Creek, roughly 1km is wheelchair accessible

Part of the Great North walk that stretches 250km from Newcastle to Sydney, the Yuelarbah track is one of the highlights of Glenrock State Conservation Area.

Commencing at the wheelchair accessible raised boardwalk, the scenic track leads you along Flaggy Creek, through wet gullies and coastal rainforest, and if that's not enough, you'll pass two waterfalls before finishing at Glenrock Beach.

About halfway along you’ll find Leichhardt’s lookout which offers excellent views over Glenrock Lagoon. It’s a great option for a day walk, and be sure you take a picnic lunch with you; there are a few great spots to stop for a break along the walk, including the picnic area at Flaggy Creek and the beach or headlands of Glenrock Beach.

Directions: the track begins at Yuelarbah carpark on Burwood Road, Kahiba, and this first section is a wheelchair accessible raised boardwalk. Follow this through to a picnic area on Flaggy Creek. The remainder of the track, to Glenrock Beach and lagoon, is pedestrian only. Leichhardt's Lookout is midway along the track.

Contact: Newcastle, Phone: 02 4946 4100

Great North Walk

Constructed in 1988 by the NSW Department of Lands, the Great North Walk is a 250-kilometre bushwalking track linking the Sydney CBD with the Hunter Valley and Newcastle. It passes through a number of parks and reserves, including Glenrock State Conservation Area.

For more information on the Great North Walk, visit the Lands website.

Walking: events and activities