Norah Head Lighthouse and Rockshelf Walk

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• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
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Getting There

Start	(-33.282378,151.5740547)
Mode	Bus Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Sparks Road, B70 Turn on to Wallarah Road, B70 then drive for 750 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wallarah Road, B70 and drive for another 3.6 km Turn right onto Tamar Avenue and drive for another 245 m Turn right onto Dunleigh Street and drive for another 800 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Crossingham Street and drive for another 780 m Turn right onto Evans Road and drive for another 660 m Turn left onto Oleander Street and drive for another 820 m Turn right onto Wilfred Barrett Drive, A49 and drive for another 140 m Turn left onto Denison Street and drive for another 540 m Turn right onto Bungary Road and drive for another 810 m Turn left onto Maitland Street and drive for another 115 m Continue onto Bush Street and drive for another 185 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bush Street and drive for another 620 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From the end of the car park, this walk crosses the car park, tending to the left, then crosses Bush St to the Merchant Mariners memorial and lookout. There are numerous plaques in the footpath and set in rocks at the memorial, providing information about merchant ships and lives lost during times of war.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start.
	After another 8 m turn right. After another 10 m continue straight. After another 15 m come to the viewpoint (on your right). Then find the "Merchant Mariners memorial and lookout" (on your right). Merchant Mariners memorial and lookout Merchant Mariners memorial and lookout This memorial and lookout point commemorates the loss of lives in the merchant navy, during times of war, primarily WWII . There are several plaques with details of the ships and number of lives lost. The stunning views from the lookout take in the nearby Norah Head lighthouse and much of the coastline to the south. + - This memorial and lookout point commemorates the loss of lives in the merchant navy, during times of war, primarily WWII . There are several plaques with details of the ships and number of lives lost. The stunning views from the lookout take in the nearby Norah Head lighthouse and much of the coastline to the south.
	After another 3 m turn right. After another 55 m pass the sign (on your right). After another 65 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 30 m find the "Lighthouse cottages and weddings" (on your left). Lighthouse cottages and weddings Lighthouse cottages and weddings The cottages at the Norah Head Lighthouse can be booked as accommodation (ph: 1300 132 975) and the Lighthouse grounds can be booked for weddings (ph: (02) 4396 4102). + - The cottages at the Norah Head Lighthouse can be booked as accommodation (ph: 1300 132 975) and the Lighthouse grounds can be booked for weddings (ph: (02) 4396 4102).
	After another 55 m continue straight. After another 90 m find the "Norah Head Lighthouse" (on your left). Norah Head Lighthouse Norah Head Lighthouse The lighthouse was established in 1903 and was converted from a kerosene burner to mains electricity power in 1961. Tours of the lighthouse are available on weekends , every half hour between 10am and 1:30pm . + - The lighthouse was established in 1903 and was converted from a kerosene burner to mains electricity power in 1961. Tours of the lighthouse are available on weekends , every half hour between 10am and 1:30pm . Then head down the steps (about 45 m long) After another 85 m find the "Norah Head Lighthouse Point lookout" (on your left). Norah Head Lighthouse Point lookout Norah Head Lighthouse Point lookout This lookout, on the point of Norah Head, near the lighthouse, has amazing views in all directions, up and down the coastline, across the rockshelves and beaches below, and of the lighthouse itself. + - This lookout, on the point of Norah Head, near the lighthouse, has amazing views in all directions, up and down the coastline, across the rockshelves and beaches below, and of the lighthouse itself.
	Continue another 225 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 680 m to get back to the start. "Norah Head rockshelf". Norah Head rockshelf Norah Head rockshelf This rockshelf is at the tip of Norah Head, below the lighthouse. The general scenery in the area is beautiful and the rockshelves have a lot of interesting shapes and textures, making the area interesting to explore. The rockshelf can be reached from the nearby beaches or via steps from the lighthouse. + - This rockshelf is at the tip of Norah Head, below the lighthouse. The general scenery in the area is beautiful and the rockshelves have a lot of interesting shapes and textures, making the area interesting to explore. The rockshelf can be reached from the nearby beaches or via steps from the lighthouse.

Terrain

Norah Head Lighthouse and Rockshelf Walk

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	1.4 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There is one 160 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	160 m	[seat]

Articles

Merchant Mariners memorial and lookout
This memorial and lookout point commemorates the loss of lives in the merchant navy, during times of war, primarily WWII . There are several plaques with details of the ships and number of lives lost. The stunning views from the lookout take in the nearby Norah Head lighthouse and much of the coastline to the south.

Lighthouse cottages and weddings
The cottages at the Norah Head Lighthouse can be booked as accommodation (ph: 1300 132 975) and the Lighthouse grounds can be booked for weddings (ph: (02) 4396 4102).

Norah Head Lighthouse
The lighthouse was established in 1903 and was converted from a kerosene burner to mains electricity power in 1961. Tours of the lighthouse are available on weekends , every half hour between 10am and 1:30pm .

Norah Head Lighthouse Point lookout
This lookout, on the point of Norah Head, near the lighthouse, has amazing views in all directions, up and down the coastline, across the rockshelves and beaches below, and of the lighthouse itself.

Norah Head rockshelf
This rockshelf is at the tip of Norah Head, below the lighthouse. The general scenery in the area is beautiful and the rockshelves have a lot of interesting shapes and textures, making the area interesting to explore. The rockshelf can be reached from the nearby beaches or via steps from the lighthouse.

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