Mawson Lakes

Starting from the car park off Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes, this wheelchair-accessible, paved track pivots around the artificial lake. Explore the urban landscape of the district as you go on with your leisurely stroll. This journey is pet and family friendly, and there are heaps of cafes around. The track and surroundings are well-lit if you want to see how this place looks at night. One can spot exciting bird species if careful. Keep in mind that this is a popular spot, and it can get crowded at peak times. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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	(-34.8125181,138.618612)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Main North Road, A20, Mawson Lakes. Turn on to then drive for 370 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mawson Lakes Boulevard and drive for another 400 m Turn left and drive for another 50 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 45 m turn right. After another 15 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m turn right. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 175 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long)
	After another 440 m continue straight. After another 7 m continue straight. After another 20 m pass the BBQ (20 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the shelter (20 m on your left). After another 45 m continue straight. After another 130 m continue straight. After another 45 m continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long) Continue straight.
	After another 45 m continue straight. After another 15 m continue straight. After another 60 m continue straight. Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long) After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m continue straight.
	After another 130 m continue straight. After another 175 m continue straight. After another 25 m continue straight. After another 7 m continue straight.
	After another 90 m turn right. After another 15 m pass the park (30 m on your left). After another 8 m pass the "Mawson Lakes Chicken & Seafood" (25 m on your left). Tu-Su 10:30-20:00 After another 30 m pass the "Nik's BBQ on the Lake" (20 m on your left). After another 30 m pass the "Mint Leaf" (25 m on your left). After another 65 m pass the "Boat Deck Cafe" (20 m on your left). After another 55 m pass the "Millet's" (20 m on your left). Then pass the "Subway" (25 m on your left). Then pass the "Jack's Noodle" (25 m on your left). After another 10 m pass the "Relish On Main" (30 m on your left). After another 20 m continue straight. After another 150 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m turn right. After another 30 m continue straight. After another 6 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mawson Lakes

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	2.2 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 830 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	830 m	[shelter]

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Weather Forecast
- Newcastle Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower about the Lower Hunter, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C → 21°C
  Showers increasing.
  90% chance of rain
  4 → 25mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 20°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  10 → 40mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- South Australia NPWS
  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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