Ourimbah Valley to Yarramalong

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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	From the Ourimbah Creek Road (near the Great North Walk information) (-33.3174483,151.2999462)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Ourimbah.
Finish	At the intersection of Yarramalong Road & Bumble Hill Road (-33.224046,151.278565)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Ourimbah Creek Road Start heading along Ourimbah Creek Road (a residential road). Find the Great North Walk at the start.
	After another 1.8 km (at the intersection of Ourimbah Creek Road & Platypus Creek Lane) continue straight, to head along Ourimbah Creek Road (a vehicle track). After another 80 m head through/around the gate. After another 740 m cross the ford. From the Ourimbah Creek Road continue straight, to head along Ourimbah Creek Road.
	After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Cedar Brush Walk & Ourimbah Creek Road) turn left, to head along Cedar Brush Walk (a walking track). After another 1.6 km find the "Tooheys Road campsite" (6 m on your left). Tooheys Road campsite This is a small camping area on the side of Tooheys Road, with room for a small number of tents but providing no facilities. After another 530 m find the "Stringy Bark Point" (on your left). Stringy Bark Point This campsite is in a small clearing at Stringy Bark Point, just on the southern side of the bridge. This campsite provides room for a small campfire and a few tents. Water is usually available from the creek running by the campsite, please treat before drinking. After another 155 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Cedar Brush Walk & Ourimbah Creek continue straight, to head along Cedar Brush Walk.
	After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Tooheys Road & Cedar Brush Walk) veer left, to head along Tooheys Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 2.3 km (from the Tooheys Road) turn left (a walking track). After another 95 m find the "Campsite" (15 m on your right). Campsite A basic clearing for an overnight stay, providing room for a fire and small number of tents. There is no water at this campsite so you will need to carry sufficient.
	After another 1.7 km continue straight.
	After another 200 m veer left.
	After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 660 m continue straight.
	After another 10 m continue straight.
	After another 600 m (from the Cherry Lane) turn right, to head along Cherry Lane (a vehicle track).
	After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Greta Road & Cherry Lane) turn right, to head along Greta Road (a highway\|tertiary).
	After another 410 m (from the Greta Road) turn left (a vehicle track).
	After another 270 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m continue straight.
	After another 185 m veer left.
	After another 120 m turn right.
	After another 4.1 km (from the Bumble Hill Road) continue straight, to head along Bumble Hill Road (a highway\|tertiary). After another 530 m come to "Yarramalong Store". Yarramalong Store Yarramalong Store is good place to have lunch or pick up the basic food supplies. The store serves hot food including burgers, chips, pies etc as well as cold drinks. The store is open 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. There is a pay phone outside and a tap to refill water, and the store has its own fuel pump. Phone on (02)4356 1222. The address is 1625 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW 2259. I always encourage people to use local stores like this on track, but since it is a small store it is worth phoning ahead to see what they have what you want in stock. It is a small store so choice is limited.
	Continue another 0 m to find at the intersection of Yarramalong Road & Bumble Hill Road at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Ourimbah Valley to Yarramalong

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	20 km
Time	6 h 30 min to 10 h

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)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There are 3 on route, on average they are 5 km apart with the largest gap of 10.3 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Campsite	5.3 km	Tooheys Road campsite
Campsite	5.8 km	Stringy Bark Point
Campsite	9.7 km	Campsite

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Wyong Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 13 May
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 14 May
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to around 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 15 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Cloudy. The chance of morning fog. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Friday 16 May
  
  14°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 21.
  
  Saturday 17 May
  
  12°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Sunday 18 May
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 19 May
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Showers.
  
  Tuesday 20 May
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Jilliby State Conservation Area alerts
  Safety alerts: Road Maintenance
  Fire trail maintenance works will be undertaken at various locations throughout Jilliby State Conservation Area from January until June 2025. Partial and intermittent closures should be expected. Please follow the directions of any construction staff onsite and safety signage. Take care and drive to conditions.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 49729000.
  
  Closed areas: Muirs Lookout Picnic Area - Closed
  Muirs Lookout Picnic Area on Prickly Ridge Road has been closed due to ageing infrastructure, obstructed lookout views to the coast and very low public visitation. Alternative picnic facilities are located nearby in Olney State Forest and Watagans National Park. Further information on other places to visit can be obtained via the NPWS or Forestry Corporation websites.
  
  Safety alerts: Prickly Ridge Road 4WD only
  The section of Prickly Ridge Road between Watagan Forest Road and Cut-Rock Road is suitable for 4WD vehicles only.
  To prevent further damage to the road and to protect visitor safety, please avoid this area and other trails in the reserve that are still slippery and potentially hazardous.
  For further information, please contact the Central Coast Area Office at Lake Munmorah on 02 4972 9000.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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