Griffiths 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	(-34.6743001,150.7128347)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Jamberoo Mountain Road, 9 Turn on to Barren Grounds Road then drive for 10 m Turn left onto Barren Grounds Road and drive for another 770 m Turn left onto Barren Grounds Road and drive for another 20 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the gate at the start. Find the sign at the start. After another 50 m pass a seat (20 m on your left)., has no backrest. Then pass the picnic table (20 m on your left)., has no backrest. After another 35 m pass the toilet (55 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Illawarra lookout with breathtaking views over the Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 720 m continue straight.
	After another 2.2 km turn right. After another 55 m come to the "Barren Grounds Lookout" (7 m on your right). Then pass a seat (on your left)., has no backrest. Then pass the picnic table (on your left)., has no backrest.
	After another 740 m continue straight. After another 1.6 km head up the earthen steps (about 50 m long) After another 20 m cross the "Stone Bridge". After another 45 m pass a seat (15 m on your left)., has no backrest. Then pass the picnic table (15 m on your left)., has no backrest.
	After another 1.1 km turn right.
	After another 800 m continue straight. After another 125 m head through/around the gate.
	Turn right. After another 20 m pass the shelter (10 m on your left). Then pass the sign (10 m on your left). Then pass a seat (15 m on your left)., has no backrest. Then pass the picnic table (15 m on your left)., has no backrest.
	After another 20 m come to the end.

Side trip to Illawarra lookout with breathtaking views over the Barren Grounds Nature Reserve.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	Continue another 120 m to find Illawarra Lookout at the end. "Illawarra Lookout". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 120 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Griffiths Walking Track

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	7.5 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
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)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 7.5 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one 100 m from the start.

Seat: There are 4 on route, on average they are 1.5 km apart with the largest gap of 3 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	65 m	[seat]
Toilet	100 m	[toilet]
Seat	3 km	[seat]
Seat	5.5 km	[seat]
Shelter	7.5 km	[shelter]
Seat	7.5 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kiama Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  19°C
  Showers. Becoming windy.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southerly 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 19.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 18°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  8 → 35mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 18.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  14°C → 20°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  14°C → 21°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog inland. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  16°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Barren Grounds Nature Reserve alerts
  Closed areas: Hoddles track closed
  Hoddles Track closed due to excessive rainfall and increased risk of rockfall and landslip
  
  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 Wednesday 11 June 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.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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