Bombala Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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 There Transport options and directions

Start	From the Bombala Street (-32.985877,151.7257013)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Redhead Road, Dudley. Turn on to Ocean Street then drive for 790 m Turn left onto Bombala Street and drive for another 540 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Bombala Street Start (a walking track).
	After another 105 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip taking you to the creek bed of Cross Creek. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 225 m turn right.
	After another 230 m continue straight.
	Continue another 105 m to find from the Bombala Street at the end.

An optional side trip taking you to the creek bed of Cross Creek.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 75 m turn left.
	After another 45 m turn right. After another 15 m come to a ford.
	After another 9 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 145 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bombala Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	670 m
Time	10 min to 20 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Toronto Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  21°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers along the coastal fringe, high chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 16 and 20.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  10°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  4 → 20mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers near the coast, high chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog about the Upper Hunter. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  12°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  12°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  11°C → 24°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Glenrock State Conservation Area alerts
  Safety alerts: Roadworks Glenrock SCA
  
  There will be a series of temporary fire trail and management trail closures to undertake essential Vegetation Maintenance and to repair surface erosion and drainage structures between Thursday 24 April and Monday 30 June 2025 involving the following trails:
  
  Yuelarbah Management Trail
  
  Baileys Fire Trail
  
  Scenic Drive Fire Trail
  
  Banksia Fire Trail
  
  Easement Fire Trail
  
  Gardiners Link Fire Trail
  
  For your own safety and the safety of NPWS staff and Contractors, please respect any signage and safety measures in place.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office 02 4946 4100
  
  Closed areas: Mountain Bike Trackl Alert Glenrock SCA
  Due to the recent rain, NPWS advises riders to not use the Mountain Bike Track network due to the wet conditions
  Using wet or muddy tracks causes damage.
  Please help protect our tracks by riding on Management Trails in wet conditions or after rain events.
  For more information, please contact the local NPWS office 02) 4946 4100
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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