Mt Sugarloaf Summit

This summit walk to Mt Sugarloaf offers fabulous 360 degree views and is highly recommended. This short but steep walk follows a wide trail, which narrows to become fenced steps directly to the summit. From the summit, you can see across the surrounding plains, with the views of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the ocean which are quite spectacular. This walk is often enjoyed by families and children and is highly recommended. Let us begin by acknowledging the Awabakal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Mt Sugarloaf car park near Newcastle. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Pond at Mt Sugarloaf car park near Newcastle. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Information sign and map of Mt Sugarloaf near Newcastle. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Picnic table at Mt Sugarloaf car park near Newcastle. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Yellow stone monument near Mt Sugarloaf car park. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Locked gate on the walk to Mt Sugarloaf summit near Newcastle. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Track to Mt Sugarloaf summit near Newscastle. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Steep trail to Mt Sugarloaf summit near Newcastle. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Turn in trail near Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Seat and tower near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Fenced tower near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Wide track near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Attractive forest near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Fenced track near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Metal stairs near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Steep metal stairs near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Metal fenced track over rocks near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Stone steps near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Metal fence near the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Towers on the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Seat on the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Step rocky steps on the Mt Sugarloaf summit near Newcastle. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Towers on the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Tower and views from the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Tower and yellow stone monument on the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Yellow stone monument and tower on the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Towers on the Mt Sugarloaf summit. | Photo by admin, 2010.

Safer Bushwalks
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.

Terrain

Mt Sugarloaf Summit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	640 m
Time	20 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
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

Toilet: There is one 120 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	120 m	[toilet]

Start	(-32.8908174,151.5394901)
Mode	Car (There is free parking available.)
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M1 Turn on to George Booth Drive Offramp then drive for 640 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto George Booth Drive and drive for another 1.8 km Turn left onto Mount Sugarloaf Road and drive for another 3.5 km

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