Woolamai Hill walk

From the car park at the end of Woolamai Beach Road on Cape Woolamat, this circuit walk heads south along the beach before reaching the timber stairs that lead uphill. At the top, take some time to enjoy the coastal views from several lookouts and feel the force of nature as the waves hit the rocks below. Finish the walk with a picnic on the beach before heading back. Make sure you walk in low tides to cross the Cleeland Bight Beach, otherwise rather take the half-way alternate route. Let us begin by acknowledging the Bunurong people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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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 (-38.5439657,145.3401702)
Mode Car
Directions From , Bass.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Woolamai Beach cafe (about 65 m back from the start). There is a toilet (about 65 m back from the start). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After 100 m come to the viewpoint (about 25 m ahead).
	From the Boardwalk turn right. After another 15 m turn left. After another 25 m veer left. After another 750 m head up the wooden steps (about 45 m long)
	After another 9 m veer right. After another 350 m pass a seat (on your right).
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route that cuts the walk in half (and bypasses Cleeland Bight Beach). To take the alternate route turn left here. Details below. At the intersection of Cliff Track & The Woodland Track continue straight, to head along Cliff Track. After another 10 m come to the viewpoint (25 m on your right).
	After another 510 m (from the Cliff Track) continue straight, to head along Cliff Track. After another 10 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your right).
	After another 440 m come to the viewpoint (8 m on your right).
	After another 2 km pass the "Woolamai Hill" (on your right).
	After another 325 m come to the viewpoint (30 m on your right). Continue straight.
	The alternate route finishes here. Turn left to rejoin the main route at the 5.2 km waypoint. Details below. After another 710 m (at the intersection of Quarry Track & The Woodland Track) turn right, to head along Quarry Track. After another 760 m head down the wooden steps (about 40 m long)
	After another 2 km (from the Woolamai Beach Road) turn left, to head along Woolamai Beach Road (a highway\|tertiary). After another 45 m (from the Woolamai Beach Road) continue straight, to head along Woolamai Beach Road. After another 20 m (from the Woolamai Beach Road) continue straight, to head along Woolamai Beach Road. After another 15 m pass the car park (4 m on your right).
	After another 15 m (from the Woolamai Beach Road) continue straight, to head along Woolamai Beach Road.
	After another 85 m (from the Woolamai Beach Road) veer right (a service road). After another 10 m come to the end.

An alternate route that cuts the walk in half (and bypasses Cleeland Bight Beach).

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of The Woodland Track & Cliff Track Start heading along The Woodland Track (a footpath).
	Continue another 810 m to find at the intersection of The Woodland Track & Quarry Track at the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Woolamai Hill walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	8.2 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
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)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one -66 m back from the start.

Seat: There is one 1.2 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-66 m	[toilet]
Seat	1.2 km	[seat]

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  Monday 28 April
  
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  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  15°C → 19°C
  Showers increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:50am to 1:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  12°C → 18°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the Otways, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  11°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the southwest, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 19.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  10°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  13°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Sunny.
  
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Start	(-38.5439657,145.3401702)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Bass.

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