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Yuelarbah and Burwood Track Loop
4.6 km circuit
1 h to 2 h
Yuelarbah and Burwood Track Loop
4.6 km
Circuit

Walk
1 h to 2 h

Run
30 min to 45 min

Starting from the Yuelarbah car park on Burwood Road, Whitebridge, this walk takes you on a circuit around Glenrock Lagoon via the Yuelarbah and Burwood tracks. This moderately challenging loop winds its way around Glenrock Lagoon, a picturesque freshwater lagoon located within the Glenrock State Conservation Area, which contains many historic sites. The lagoon is a popular swimming spot, fed by two creeks before flowing into the ocean at the opposite end, and is also an important site for the Awabakal people. The walk initially heads along a wheelchair-accessible elevated boardwalk and follows the Yuelarbah Track, crossing a suspension bridge over Flaggy Creek, then continues alongside the creek, passing a picnic area and a small waterfall. After crossing a timber footbridge over Little Flaggy Creek, just above another waterfall, the walk reaches Leichhardt's Lookout, which offers excellent views over Glenrock Lagoon and beyond towards the ocean. From there, the walk descends a series of steps through dense rainforest and meanders alongside the lagoon, crossing several footbridges before emerging at Glenrock Beach, a popular surfing spot. Continuing along the beach, the walk crosses the lagoon outlet and heads inland through the coastal eucalypt forest, passing the Glenrock Scout Camp and offering views of the historic Burwood Colliery. The walk continues along the Burwood Track, which begins on Scout Camp Road opposite the water tank, then follows the Yuelarbah Management Trail back to the car park. This loop consists of wide and narrow walking trails and fire tracks, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces, compacted gravel surfaces, boardwalk sections and steps. Suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Birdwatching
Heritage
Ruins
Swim
Views
Waterfall

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Bus
Car


Fernleigh Track
15 km oneway
4 h to 6 h
Fernleigh Track
15 km
Oneway

Walk
4 h to 6 h

Cycle

Run
2 h to 3 h

Wheelchair
3 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

Starting from the intersection of Gen Street and Railway Parade, Belmont, this walk takes you to Adamstown via the Fernleigh Track. This moderately easy walk follows the Fernleigh Track, a shared-use rail trail built along the former Belmont railway line between Adamstown and Belmont, with interpretive signage telling the story of the railway and the coal mines it serviced. Remnants of the original railway can be seen along the way, including the former stations' platforms, and there are shops and cafés available nearby at every stop, as well as drinking fountains and public toilets. From Belmont, near the picturesque Lake Macquarie harbour, the walk initially follows a boardwalk through the Belmont Wetland State Park, then heads through coastal heath past an ancient sand dune system before reaching Jewells Station. After passing Redhead, the walk climbs gently through native bushland to Whitebridge Station, then meanders along Tin Hare Creek past the Burwood Colliery Dam. From there, the walk heads through the Glenrock State Conservation Area past Kahibah, then passes through the 180m Fernleigh Tunnel beneath the Pacific Highway before reaching Adamstown. This walk consists of wide, mostly flat, shared-use bitumen paths with boardwalk sections. It is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, as well as prams and wheelchairs, and can be done in either direction. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Highlights
Cafe
Heritage
Pets
Views

Environment
Natural
Urban

Transport options
To start
Bus
Car

From end
Bus
Car
Train




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