Patonga to Woy Woy

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park at Patonga wharf, this walk follows the footpath beside Patonga Drive, keeping the water on the right. The road leads out of town passing beside 'Eve Williams Memorial Oval' for 70m to find a large 'The Great North Walk' sign opposite the toilet block. Soon after this sign, this walk turns right following the 'Boat Ramp' sign and GNW arrow post down along a side road for 220m to find a parking area beside Patonga's boat ramp. (Alternatively it is possible to walk along the sandy beach from the wharf to the boat ramp.)
Continue straight: From the boat ramp, this walk follows the power lines across the car park, keeping the water to the right. The walk heads around the gate and continues to follow the power lines across the sand, coming to the eastern end of Patonga Beach and the 'Brisbane Water National Park' sign. This area of the beach is also know as 'Dark Corner'.
Continue straight: From the eastern end of Patonga beach, this walk follows the 'Warrah Trig 1.7km' sign up the steps. The track winds up the side on the hill, turning left and following the ridge line uphill. Soon after passing up some stairs between the rock, the track comes to a lovely view across the water. Here, the track turns left and climbs up more steps before flattening out and passing a few more GNW arrows. Just after passing two GNW arrows next to each other (at the end of a large crack in the rock), the track passes a few large Sydney Red Gums and comes to an unfenced rock platform on the right - Broken Bay view.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Patonga Drive Start (a footpath). There is a car park (about 5 m back from the start). Find the Patonga Village at the start. Patonga Village Patonga Village is a lovely small township on the Hawkesbury River. Just near the ferry wharf are a few helpful facilities: The Eve Williams Memorial Oval, where you will find a large pavilion, drinking water and public toilets. A fish and chips shop (and general store) is open reasonable hours, where you can buy lunch, a coffee and basic supplies (fishing needs, milk, canned food). Patonga Beach Hotel is available for a cold drink at the bar or a meal on the deck, or even overnight accommodation (from $242 a couple) ph: 02 4379 1111. Find the The Boathouse at the start. Find the artwork at the start. Turn left. After another 60 m pass the toilet (75 m on your left). Then pass the "The Great North Walk" (9 m on your right). Then pass the picnic table (30 m on your left). After another 50 m pass the shelter (40 m on your left).
	After another 125 m continue straight. After another 45 m find the "Warrah Reserve boat ramp" (15 m on your left). Warrah Reserve boat ramp Warrah Reserve boat ramp provides a large car park and access to both the boat ramp and Patonga Beach. There are garbage bins, a picnic table and information board. The boat ramp offers good views along the beach to 'Dark Corner', found at the eastern end of Patonga Beach. Continue straight.
	After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 125 m turn around. After another 15 m head up the steps (about 15 m long)
	After another 450 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your right). Veer left.
	After another 95 m continue straight. After another 30 m find the "Broken Bay View" (25 m on your right). Broken Bay View Broken Bay View is an informal, unnamed and unfenced vantage point at the top of the cliffs, east of Patonga. The large rock platform has a number of large Sydney Red Gums, providing some shade. There are great views across the Hawkesbury River, along Cowan Creek and to West Head. The views to the left extend past Lion Island to Barrenjoey Head and out to the Pacific Ocean.
	After another 310 m (from the Pearl Beach Patonga Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Pearl Beach Patonga Firetrail (a vehicle track). After another 360 m pass the sign (on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Warrah Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. At the intersection of Tony Doyle Track & Pearl Beach Patonga Firetrail turn left (a footpath). After another 295 m find the "Warrah Trig Station" (on your left). Warrah Trig Station Warrah Trig Station is part of a national geodetic survey established during the 1970's. The 'Triangulation station' (aka trigonometrical or trig station) is a distinct marker once clear of trees, and would have been visible for many kilometers in the area. There are many such trig stations around Australia, which were used to help in surveying. Each station has a know position and altitude, which allows surveyors to use triangulation and determine another point's location. With advances in technology, these trig stations have been abandoned and superseded. The trig station is now surrounded by trees, with some filtered views along the Hawkesbury River. The area is rich with wildflowers in spring. After another 45 m pass the sign (on your right).
	After another 135 m (from the Warrah Trig Road) continue straight, to head along Warrah Trig Road.
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Warrah Trig Road & Warrah Escape Trail) continue straight, to head along Warrah Trig Road.
	After another 950 m (from the Warrah Trig Road) veer right (a walking track).
	After another 235 m turn left. After another 15 m (at the intersection of Warrah Patch Firetrail & Patonga Drive) continue straight, to head along Warrah Patch Firetrail (a vehicle track). After another 7 m pass the "Waratah" (on your left). After another 15 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 105 m (from the Warrah Patch Firetrail) turn right, to head along Warrah Patch Firetrail.
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Warrah Patch Firetrail & PMG Firetrail) turn right, to head along Warrah Patch Firetrail.
	After another 270 m (at the intersection of Van Dahls Firetrail & Warrah Patch Firetrail) turn left, to head along Van Dahls Firetrail.
	After another 200 m (from the Van Dahls Firetrail) turn right, to head along Van Dahls Firetrail.
	After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Van Dahls Firetrail & Sani Depot Trail) continue straight, to head along Van Dahls Firetrail.
	After another 730 m (from the Van Dahls Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Van Dahls Firetrail.
	After another 900 m (from the Van Dahls Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Van Dahls Firetrail.
	After another 185 m (at the intersection of Dillons Trail & Van Dahls Firetrail) turn left, to head along Dillons Trail (a walking track).
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Dillons Trail & Patonga Creek) continue straight, to head along Dillons Trail. After another 1.9 km come to the viewpoint (on your right).
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Dillons Firetrail & Dillons Trail) turn right, to head along Dillons Firetrail (a vehicle track).
	After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Dillons Firetrail & Old Balast railway) continue straight, to head along Dillons Firetrail. After another 360 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Nagari Road & Dillons Firetrail) veer left, to head along Nagari Road (a service road). After another 1000 m head through/around the gate. Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00 Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
	After another 15 m (from the Nagari Road) continue straight, to head along Nagari Road.
	After another 165 m (from the Nagari Road) continue straight, to head along Nagari Road.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Nagari Road & Nagari Road Bush Reserve Track) continue straight, to head along Nagari Road.
	After another 230 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 10 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street (a highway\|tertiary). After another 30 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street.
	After another 100 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 50 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long)
	After another 305 m (at the intersection of Railway Street & Hillview Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street.
	After another 80 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 50 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street.
	After another 30 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 30 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street.
	After another 60 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 30 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 15 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street.
	After another 80 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 15 m (at the intersection of Railway Street & MacArthur Parade) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 390 m pass the toilet (65 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the picnic table (55 m on your left). After another 8 m pass the playground (60 m on your left). After another 35 m pass the "Stoney Park" (50 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Railway Street & Rawson Road continue straight, to head along Railway Street (a road).
	After another 120 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street.
	After another 260 m (at the intersection of Railway Street & Melba Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street.
	After another 225 m (at the intersection of Railway Street & Ocean Beach Road) continue straight, to head along Railway Street.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Railway Street & Station Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 100 m pass the car park (6 m on your left).
	After another 15 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 95 m pass the car park (4 m on your left).
	After another 20 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 6 m pass the "Disabled Parking" (7 m on your left).
	After another 40 m (from the Railway Street) continue straight, to head along Railway Street. After another 10 m (from the Railway Street) turn left (a footpath). After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 8 m turn right.
	After another 25 m turn left. Then head up the concrete steps (about 20 m long) Then cross the bridge (about 8 m long) A pay phone. About 35 m past the end is a toilet. This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
	The end.

An optional side trip to Warrah Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Tony Doyle Track & Pearl Beach Patonga Firetrail Start heading along Tony Doyle Track (a footpath). After 70 m find the "Warrah Lookout" (on your left). Warrah Lookout Warrah Lookout is a mostly fenced lookout on a large sandstone platform. The lookout provides fantastic views across the Hawkesbury River. From left to right, you can see along the escarpment which forms the southern boundary of Brisbane Water National Park, out to the Pacific Ocean, Barrenjoey Headland, West Head, along Cowan Creek, Juno Point and along the escarpment to Patonga. This is a great place to spend some time soaking up the views. Continue another 2 m to find Warrah Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 70 m to the main route.

Turn map

Directions & comments

At the intersection of Tony Doyle Track & Pearl Beach Patonga Firetrail Start heading along Tony Doyle Track (a footpath).

After 70 m find the "Warrah Lookout" (on your left).

Warrah Lookout

Warrah Lookout is a mostly fenced lookout on a large sandstone platform. The lookout provides fantastic views across the Hawkesbury River. From left to right, you can see along the escarpment which forms the southern boundary of Brisbane Water National Park, out to the Pacific Ocean, Barrenjoey Headland, West Head, along Cowan Creek, Juno Point and along the escarpment to Patonga. This is a great place to spend some time soaking up the views.

Continue another 2 m to find Warrah Lookout at the end.

Turn around and retrace your steps back the 70 m to the main route.

Start	From the Patonga Drive (-33.5504173,151.2745435)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Ferry Special (A bus service runs along Patonga Drive down to Patonga. The service only runs a few times a day. Please check timetable for more info or Phone Busway on (02) 4368 2277 (route 50) More info)
Directions	From
Finish	(-33.4857995,151.3233519)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Bus Car (There is free parking available.) Train

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	15.2 km
Time	4 h 30 min to 7 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	75 m	[toilet]
Shelter	130 m	[shelter]
Toilet	14.1 km	[toilet]
Toilet	15.2 km	[toilet]

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