Missingham Lookout 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	On Missingham Lookout Trail (600 m South West of Cloonty Road), Robertson. (-34.6229483,150.6548256)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Illawarra Highway, Robertson, head south-east along Jamberoo Mountain Road; After 4.9km, turn right on to Cloonty Road Robertson. After another 1.5km, continue straight along Nellies Glen Trail Robertson. After another 400m, come to the trackhead on Nellies Glen Trail Robertson.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from, Robertson) by heading west along the Missingham Lookout Trail. There is a parking area here. Then almost immediately, head around the gate. There is a parking area is at the start.
	After another 200m, (at the 3-way intersection, with & Missingham Lookout Track) bear right, to follow the Missingham Lookout Track.
	After another 250m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on the Missingham Lookout Track.
	After another 200m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Missingham Lookout Track. After another 300m, cross the creek.
	After another 500m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on the Missingham Lookout Track.
	After another 300m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on the Missingham Lookout Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Missingham East Lookout To start this optional side trip turn around here. When you have finished this side trip, head back to the main route and bear right to continue. Details below. Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection) bear right, to stay on the Missingham Lookout Track.
	After another 60m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on the Missingham Lookout Track.
	After another 80m you will be at the turn-around point (to return to the start) at Missingham West Lookout, Upper Kangaroo Valley. There is a lookout here. Then almost immediately you will find the Missingham West Lookout (10m ahead).

Missingham East Lookout

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this sidetrip turn around (from about 60m South East of the intersection with Missingham Lookout Track & Missingham Steps, Robertson) by heading east along the Missingham Lookout Track.
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection, with & Missingham Lookout Track) turn right, to follow the Missingham Lookout Track.
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection) bear left, to stay on the Missingham Lookout Track.
	After another 150m this sidetrip ends at Missingham East Lookout, Upper Kangaroo Valley. There is a lookout here. Then almost immediately you will find the Missingham East Lookout (10m on the left).

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.8km
Time	1 hr to 2 hrs

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	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Albion Park Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  3°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of frost and the chance of fog about higher ground in the morning. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending west to southwesterly in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 5 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  5°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog about higher ground in the morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  4°C → 19°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of frost and the chance of fog inland in the morning. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then tending west to northwesterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 5 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  3°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost about higher ground. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h tending southwesterly during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  5°C → 18°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  8°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Budderoo National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Kellys Cottage Area at Minnamurra closed for weed control
  The area surrounding Kellys Cottage at the Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is closed for weed control activities until further notice.
  
  Other planned events: 1080 fox ground baiting program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is conducting a continual and ongoing 1080 ground baiting program for the control of foxes from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Friday 8 August 2025.
  The program targets target foxes in the Carrington Falls, Budderoo Plateau, Knights Hill and Barren Grounds areas. Bait stations are located on NPWS estate and Crown road reserves with permissions. Both buried baits and Canid Pest Ejectors are used in this program.
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, particularly the threatened species within these areas.
  1080 baiting signs are at all entries to the baiting location. Don’t touch baits or ejector devices.
  Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the NPWS Fitzroy Falls office on 02 4887 8244 or send an email.
  
  Closed areas: Lyrebird Loop walk partial closure
  Lyrebird Loop walk is partially closed until further notice due to flood damage. This closure affects the start of the Lyrebird Loop walk, which restricts wheelchair access.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For any further information, please contact the NPWS Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
  
  Closed areas: Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited
  Access to the base of Gerringong Falls is prohibited.
  The area around and down to the base of the Gerringong Falls has loose rocks, steep cliffs and unstable ground surface making it dangerous to access. The walk will remain permanently closed to the public to protect visitor safety.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local Area at npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
  
  Closed areas: Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe closed
  Minnamurra Rainforest Cafe is closed until further notice. Light refreshments and hot beverages are available for purchase from Minnamurra Rainforest Centre.
  For further information contact Minnamurra Rainforest Centre on 02 4236 0469.
  
  Other incidents: Minnamurra Rainforest may close at short notice
  Minnamurra Rainforest is a popular location and will close at short notice if needed. This is to ensure visitation levels do not exceed safe capacity or due to the carpark reaching capacity.
  NPWS encourages you to plan your visit outside of peak periods of 11am to 2pm.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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