Wreck Beach

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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	(-32.726581,152.1772879)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Pacific Highway, A1 Turn on to Richardson Road Exit then drive for 530 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 195 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 9.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Richardson Road and drive for another 4.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nelson Bay Road, B63 and drive for another 800 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 740 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 left onto Shoal Bay Road and drive for another 290 m Turn right onto Tomaree Road and drive for another 670 m Turn left onto Verona Road and drive for another 255 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Verona Road(370 metres east of intersection with Rigney Street), head towards the “Wreck Beach - Fire Trail - Walkers Only - No Domestic Pets” signpost, moving directly away from the road. Pass through the gap next to the signpost following the fire tail veering left as it leads into the woodland. About 30 metres in(from the signpost), the trail you’re on will intersect with Shoal Bay East Radiation Zone, keep going straight to continue along Wreck Beach track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 65 m head through/around the gate.
	From the Fire Trail continue straight, to head along Fire Trail.
	After another 210 m (at the intersection of Shaol Bay East Trail & Fire Trail) continue straight (a walking track).
	Continue another 285 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 540 m to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wreck Beach

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.1 km
Time	20 min to 30 min

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	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Nelson Bay Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 1 July
  
  Rain. Very windy.
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. Heavy falls possible. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Damaging winds possible. Winds west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Wednesday 2 July
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Rain. Very windy.
  100% chance of rain
  6 → 25mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the early morning. Damaging winds possible. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Thursday 3 July
  
  11°C → 16°C
  Showers. Windy.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 17.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Friday 4 July
  
  10°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 18.
  
  Saturday 5 July
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 19.
  
  Sunday 6 July
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Monday 7 July
  
  11°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Tuesday 8 July
  
  8°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tomaree National Park alerts
  Safety alerts: Safety Alert Severe Weather Conditions expected to impact Tomaree National Park and surrounds
  Due to the current warnings of a possible East Coast Low visitors are advised of a safety alert for Tomaree National Park.
  Tomaree National Park is expected to be impacted by damaging high winds and heavy rain, with potential for falling trees, localised landslips, and flooding.
  
  The following areas impacted by this event include:
  
  Tomaree Coastal Walk
  
  Tomaree Head Summit Walk
  
  Tomaree Head lookout storytelling point
  
  World War II Gun Emplacements
  
  Fort Tomaree Walk
  
  This safety alert is in effect from 30th June 2025 to 4th July 2025. Staff will continually assess the conditions as they change.
  
  Please remember to check conditions before arriving, and if in doubt, save your visit for another day.
  Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.
  
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Nelson Bay area office on 02 4984 8200 from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
  
  Closed areas: Samurai Beach Access and Campground temporarily closed due to flooding
  Samurai Beach and campground is closed to vehicles from Monday 19th May 2025 until further notice due to flooding on the access road.
  Conditions will be reviewed regularly, and the area will reopen when safe and flood waters recede.
  Please follow the directions of National Parks and Wildlife Service personnel and/or signage.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  For more information, please contact the NPWS Hunter Coast area office on 02 4984 8200.
  
  Other incidents: Tomaree Head - Wet Weather Safety Alert
  Tomaree Head Summit Walk lower section can be very slippery in wet weather. Visitors have fallen over on their way down the mountain. Please take extra care on the lower section especially during or after wet weather.
  
  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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