Green Point Drive Circuit
Download & Print Map and Notes2 hrs 45 mins
127 m
Moderate track
Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie
Green Point Reserve Entrance (Green Point Drive, Belmont)
(0km) end of Green Point Drive (Green Point) → Int of Green Point & Green Point Drive Tracks
400 m
8 mins
18m
-12m
Very easy
(0.4km) Int of Green Point Drive & Green Point Tracks → Int of Green Point & Zig Zag Tracks
840 m
16 mins
10m
-47m
Very easy
(1.25km) Int of Green Point AND Zig Zag Tracks → Green Point
250 m
5 mins
3m
-12m
Moderate track
Continue straight: From the intersection[25], this walk follows the track towards Green Point[26] (and the water), while leaving the forest[27] directly behind you. This walk continues for about 60m, passing across grasslands[28] and towards a small clump of She Oak trees[29], until coming to the lake edge[30] and Green Point.
Green Point (on Lake Macquarie)
(1.5km) Green Point → Int of Foreshore & Green Point Drive Tracks
750 m
14 mins
32m
-8m
Moderate track
Turn right: From Green Point[39], this walk crosses over a timber footbridge[40] and follows the track, while keeping the lake on your right. This walk continues through open eucalyptus forest, with occasional short sections of timber boardwalk[41] for about 600m, until undulating moderately steeply[42] and coming to a three-way intersection[43], with a concrete footpath and ‘Green Point Drive’ sign[44] on the right.
(2.25km) Int of Foreshore AND Green Point Drive Tracks → Int of Foreshore AND Lookout Tracks
190 m
4 mins
3m
-11m
Easy track
(2.44km) Int of Foreshore & Lookout Tracks → Int of Foreshore Track & Sea Eagle Park
80 m
2 mins
1m
-6m
Moderate track
Sea Eagle Park
(2.44km) Int of Foreshore & Lookout Tracks → Lower Lookout (Sea Eagle Park)
110 m
2 mins
16m
0m
Moderate track
Sea Eagle Park Lookouts (lower, middle & upper)
(2.55km) Lower Lookout (Sea Eagle Park) → Upper Lookout (Sea Eagle Park)
140 m
4 mins
16m
-9m
Moderate track
Turn left : From the Middle Lookout[79], this walk heads up timber steps[80] for 30m, until coming to the Upper Lookout[81][82] (with Sea Eagle Park below).
(2.69km) Upper Lookout (Sea Eagle Park) → Int of Lookout Track and Lookout Footpath
50 m
1 mins
8m
-2m
Very easy
(2.74km) Int of Lookout & Linkage Tracks → Int of Green Point Drive & Linkage Tracks
80 m
2 mins
6m
-1m
Easy track
(2.81km) Int of Green Point Drive & Linkage Tracks → Int of Green Point Drive & Green Point Tracks
170 m
3 mins
3m
-8m
Very easy
(2.98km) Int of Green Point & Green Point Drive Tracks → end of Green Point Drive (Green Point)
400 m
8 mins
12m
-18m
Very easy
Maps for the Green Point Drive Circuit walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Swansea | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314N SWANSEA | NSW-92314N |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Green Point Drive Circuit bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Green Point Drive Circuit
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 3.4 km | ||
Time | 2 hrs 45 mins | ||
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Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
2.3km of this walk is flat with no steps and another 660m has short steep hills. The remaining (440m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
2.2km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path and another 880m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (340m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 2.4km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 1km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
Around 2.6km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 770m requires some bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 3.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 2.7km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats), whilst the remaining 660m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Green Point Drive Circuit walk starts and ends at the end of Green Point Drive (Green Point) (gps: -33.024109, 151.64048)Your transport options to end of Green Point Drive (Green Point) are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/gpdc
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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