The Green Point Walk
Download & Print Map and Notes1 hr 15 mins
3 km Return
102 m
Moderate track
Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie
The Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie is a great place for a bush walk, bicycle or picnic. The Green Point Foreshore reserve offers many historical and environmentally interpretative signs along its multi use pathways. There is an unformed foreshore pathway beside Lake Macquarie, or more physically demanding walks away from the lake foreshore and into rainforest.
Historically, the Green Point area was involved in a coal rush from the 1860’s. This coal rush was spearheaded by the Cardiff Coal Company. Coal was proposed to be transported by barge to Threlkeld’s old wharf at Reid’s Mistake (Swansea Heads) for shipping to Sydney. However, the coal was poor quality ‘boiler coal’ and used mostly for steamer boilers. This coal rush finished in 1870. Timber was also milled on site after the coal rush. The Lake Macquarie Council is undergoing extensive rehabilitation works to improve the area for recreation. For more information contact the Lake Macquarie Visitor Information Centre on (02) 4921 0740 More info.
Green Point Reserve Entrance (Green Point Drive, Belmont)
At the end of Green Point Drive[1] (in Belmont) is an entrance to Green Point Foreshore Reserve[2]. Both walking tracks and cycling paths start from this entrance, giving the advantage of traveling downhill to the foreshore and enjoying views as you go. No facilities are here at this stage, other than a turning circle for vehicles, but this entrance will be developed at a later time.
(0km) end of Green Point Drive (Green Point) → Int of Green Point & Green Point Drive Tracks
400 m
8 mins
18m
-12m
Very easy
From the end of Green Point Drive[3][4][5] (in Belmont), this walk follows the concrete footpath gently uphill between metal fencing[6], while initially keeping the ‘Green Point Foreshore Reserve’ sign[7] on the left. This walk continues for about 100m, to find a ‘No Dogs’ sign[8]. Then this walk continues, undulating for 300m with views[9] and grasslands (on the right), until coming to a three-way intersection[10] with a footpath and ‘Green Point’ sign[11] (on the right).
(0.4km) Int of Green Point Drive & Green Point Tracks → Upper Lookout (Sea Eagle Park)
290 m
6 mins
11m
-17m
Easy track
Continue straight: From the intersection[12], this walk follows the ‘Sea Eagle Lookout & Picnic Area’ sign[13] gently downhill across grasslands, while keeping the views[14] on your right. This walk continues for about 60m and then enters forest[15]. Then this walk continues for about 100m until coming to a three-way intersection[16][17] with a ‘Lookout’ sign (on the right).
Turn left: From the intersection[18][19], this walk follows the ‘Lookout’ sign[20] and footpath gently uphill. This walk continues through forest for about 80m to pass a picnic table[21] (on the right), until coming to a three-way intersection[22][23] with a track[24] (on the left and just before metal fencing[25].
Continue straight: From the intersection[26][27], this walk follows the footpath gently downhill[28] towards the viewpoint for 45m, until coming to the Upper Lookout[29][30] (above Sea Eagle Park). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Turn left: From the intersection[18][19], this walk follows the ‘Lookout’ sign[20] and footpath gently uphill. This walk continues through forest for about 80m to pass a picnic table[21] (on the right), until coming to a three-way intersection[22][23] with a track[24] (on the left and just before metal fencing[25].
Continue straight: From the intersection[26][27], this walk follows the footpath gently downhill[28] towards the viewpoint for 45m, until coming to the Upper Lookout[29][30] (above Sea Eagle Park). At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.
Sea Eagle Park Lookouts (lower, middle & upper)
These three lookouts (lower, middle and upper lookouts) are above Sea Eagle Park in Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie and give great views[31][32] across Lake Macquarie towards Swansea. The upper lookout has a picnic table[33] in the shade behind the lookout, which gives relief on a hot day. The upper lookout also a picnic table[34] at the lookout, offering fabulous views to the south. Each of these lookouts has a bench seat and interpretative signs[35]. White Bellied Sea Eagles have been known to nest nearby and are often seen flying in the area.
(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
Turn right: From the intersection[36][37], this walk follows the ‘Green Point’ sign[38] and foot path gently downhill across grasslands and towards the distance views[39]. This walk continues for about 230m, to find the footpath bends (to the right) with forest[40] on the left. Then this walk continues, surrounded by forest (ignoring side tracks[41]) for about 600m, until coming to a three-way intersection[42] with a track and ‘Walk Safe/Cycle Safe’ sign[43] (on the left).
(1.25km) Int of Green Point AND Zig Zag Tracks → Green Point
250 m
5 mins
3m
-12m
Moderate track
Veer left: From the intersection[44], this walk follows the track gently downhill, while initially keeping the ‘Walk Safe/Cycle Safe’ sign[45] on your left. This walk continues through forest[46] for about 160m, until coming to a four-way intersection[47] with a track and the grassed Green Point[48] directly ahead.
Continue straight: From the intersection[49], this walk follows the track towards Green Point[50] (and the water), while leaving the forest[51] directly behind you. This walk continues for about 60m, passing across grasslands[52] and towards a small clump of She Oak trees[53], until coming to the lake edge[54] and Green Point.
Continue straight: From the intersection[49], this walk follows the track towards Green Point[50] (and the water), while leaving the forest[51] directly behind you. This walk continues for about 60m, passing across grasslands[52] and towards a small clump of She Oak trees[53], until coming to the lake edge[54] and Green Point.
Green Point (on Lake Macquarie)
Green Point in the Green Point Foreshore Reserve on Lake Macquarie is a large grassed area[55] which looks out over Lake Macquarie. From the vantage point of Green Point, a walker can see up and down Lake Macquarie[56]. There are often boats passing by this low headland. This is a fabulous place to have a picnic and there is even a clump of She Oak trees[57] by the water for shade. There are no facilities here, other than the open grassed area.
Maps for the The Green Point Walk 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 The Green Point Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Green Point Walk
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 km | ||
Time | 1 hr 15 mins | ||
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Grade 3/6 Moderate track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Flat, no steps (1/6) |
Quality of track | Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) | ||
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
This whole walk, 1.5km is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 1.2km of this walk follows a smooth and hardened path, whilst the remaining 250m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 1.2km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 250m has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.5km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.5km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.5km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The The Green Point Walk 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/tgpw
Gallery images
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Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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