Wallumarra Track to Forest Way

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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 At the intersection of Walumarra Track & Sir Bertram Stevens Drive (-34.1520703,151.0595547)
Mode Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
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Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, this walk heads along the dark gravel service trail in the opposite direction to the arrow on the signpost. The track soon turns left and after approximately 50m, the track turns from the dark gravel to yellow sand. The track soon passes an old trig point on the left to continue for approximately 30m to the intersection.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Walumarra Track & Sir Bertram Stevens Drive Start heading along Walumarra Track (a vehicle track). After 210 m pass the "Garie" (20 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Bee Hives. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 25 m (from the Walumarra Track) veer left, to head along Walumarra Track. After another 2.8 km pass a seat (40 m on your left). After another 360 m pass a seat (35 m on your left).
	After another 570 m (at the intersection of Lady Carrington Drive & Walumarra Track) turn right, to head along Lady Carrington Drive (a vehicle track).
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Forest Path & Lady Carrington Drive) turn sharp left, to head along Forest Path (a walking track). After another 50 m find the "Bola Picnic Area" (9 m on your left). Bola Picnic Area Bola Picnic Area, in the Royal National Park, is at the intersection of Lady Carrington Drive and Forest Island Track, beside Bola Creek. You will find a small clearing with a picnic table in a gorgeous rainforest setting, surrounded by tall trees and ferns scattered through the area. There is no car access to the picnic area, making this a lovely quiet area. Then find the "Picnic Table" (8 m on your right). Picnic Table A timber slat picnic table and bench seat. The table is 76cm high, 91cm deep and 2.12m wide. The seats are 44cm high, 30cm deep and 2.12m wide (no backrest). After another 840 m pass a seat (10 m on your right). After another 450 m pass a seat (6 m on your left).
	After another 1.6 km (from the Forest Path) turn left, to head along Forest Path. After another 15 m pass a seat (on your left).
	After another 630 m (from the Forest Path) continue straight, to head along Forest Path. After another 80 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Lady Carrington Drive & Forest Path turn left, to head along Lady Carrington Drive (a vehicle track).
	After another 640 m (at the intersection of Walumarra Track & Lady Carrington Drive) turn right, to head along Walumarra Track (a walking track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Bee Hives. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 3.8 km (from the Walumarra Track) veer right, to head along Walumarra Track.
	Continue another 230 m to find at the intersection of Walumarra Track & Sir Bertram Stevens Drive at the end.

An optional side trip to Bee Hives.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Walumarra Track Start (a walking track).
	After another 190 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 190 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wallumarra Track to Forest Way

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	12.4 km
Time	4 h to 6 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There are 5 on route, on average they are 2.1 km apart with the largest gap of 5.3 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	3.1 km	[seat]
Seat	3.4 km	[seat]
Seat	5 km	[seat]
Seat	5.4 km	[seat]
Seat	7.1 km	[seat]

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Weather Forecast
- Cronulla Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  23°C
  Showers developing.
  80% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the outer west early this morning. High chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  17°C → 20°C
  Showers increasing. Windy.
  95% chance of rain
  6 → 30mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds south to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  16°C → 19°C
  Showers. Wind easing.
  95% chance of rain
  7 → 40mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  15°C → 20°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  17°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly during the day.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  17°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  17°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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