Fingal Bay West Ridge

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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	(-32.7443791,152.1608179)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Industrial Drive, A43, B63 Turn on to Tourle Street, B63 then drive for 4.9 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Teal Street, B63 and drive for another 5.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 6.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 1.4 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 5.7 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 830 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 16 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 850 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 5.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 2.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Stockton Street and drive for another 205 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stockton Street and drive for another 280 m Turn right onto Donald Street and drive for another 125 m Turn left onto Yacaaba Street and drive for another 75 m Turn right onto Magnus Street and drive for another 750 m Turn left onto Trafalgar Street and drive for another 305 m Turn right onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 680 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 1.3 km Turn slight right onto Government Road and drive for another 2.7 km Turn right onto Rocky Point Road and drive for another 740 m Turn right onto Bowling Club Access Road and drive for another 175 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
The walk starts at the back of the car park belonging to Fingal Bay Bowls Sports & Recreation Club. At the south-western end, you'll find a gated access point to the trail head around/over the siad gate. Once past the gate/fence, turn left and head up the sandy hill. After about 290 metres, veer left at the 3-way intersection to continue along Fingal Bay West Ridge Track(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the gate at the start.
	After another 2 m (at the intersection of Fire Trail & Fenceline Road) turn left, to head along Fenceline Road.
	After another 285 m veer left.
	After another 190 m veer right.
	After another 870 m turn right, to head along Dyster Shell Track. After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Dyster Shell Track.
	After another 205 m (at the intersection of Fenceline Road & Dyster Shell Track) turn right, to head along Fenceline Road (a vehicle track). After another 490 m (at the intersection of Fenceline Road & Moorland Road) continue straight, to head along Fenceline Road. After another 250 m (at the intersection of Fenceline Road & Powerline Trail) continue straight, to head along Fenceline Road. After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Fenceline Road.
	After another 285 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Fingal Bay West Ridge

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.8 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Nelson Bay Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  28°C
  Late shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 4:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm about the Lower Hunter. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 27.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  16°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  19°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  17°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tomaree National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Dangerous sea and unsafe swimming conditions
  Please do not swim or enter the water at unpatrolled beaches in Tomaree National Park. Tragically, people have drowned while swimming at several locations within the park.
  Many of the beaches are remote, unpatrolled and have dangerous rip currents, unexpected large waves and sudden drop offs. Ocean conditions can change rapidly.
  Mobile phone service is also limited. You may not be able to call for help if you need it.
  NPWS recommends swimming at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags at the following locations:
  
  Fingal Beach
  
  One Mile Beach
  
  Anna Bay
  
  We want everyone to enjoy their visit and to return home safely.
  
  Closed areas: Box Beach carpark night closure
  Box Beach carpark is closed to vehicles from 10pm to 5am daily. The gate will be locked during these times.
  The Box Beach access road is also closed to vehicles during this period.
  A fee will be charged for vehicles exiting after 10pm. Please call Certis Security on 1300 370 145 for assistance. For more information, please contact the local Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200.
  
  Closed areas: Ocean Rocks Track closed until further notice
  Ocean Rocks Track on Tomaree Head is closed beyond the picnic area until further notice.
  
  The track has a highly unstable landslip. Please do not use this track under any circumstances.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information contact the local NPWS office on 02 4984 8200
  
  Closed areas: Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site closed
  The Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages Ruins site is closed to pedestrian access for public safety reasons. Please do not enter the site under any circumstances.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the local office.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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