Palm Tree Circuit Track
Download & Print Map and Notes20 mins
609 m Circuit
37 m
Moderate track
The Palms Picnic Area
The Palms Picnic Area is found nestled among the palm trees[1], 140m along Frazer Beach Rd from Campbell Dr. From the small car park, a short path leads over a small arched timber bridge to the picnic area[2]. There are two BBQs[3] under a shelter[4] and a couple of picnic tables. There is also a garbage and recycling bin. A good spot to enjoy the cool shaded forest and the picnic facilities. A sign[5] also gives some information on the Palms Tree Circuit Track that starts here.
(0km) The Palms Picnic Area → Opening Up intersection
310 m
8 mins
33m
0m
Moderate track
From the back of the Palms Picnic area[6] (140m along Frazer Beach Rd from Campbell Dr), this walk follows the arrow post[7] from behind the ‘Palm Tree Circuit Track’ information sign[8]. The narrow track goes between the fence posts and through a tall palm forest, passing a ‘Closed Forest’ information sign[9]. The walk crosses a small timber bridge[10] and turns left, soon crossing a small creek[11]. The track then starts to climb up the hill and leads to a three-way intersection marked with an ‘Opening Up’ information sign[12].
(0.31km) Opening Up intersection → The Palms Picnic Area
300 m
7 mins
4m
-38m
Moderate track
Turn left: From the intersection, with the ‘Opening Up’ sign on the left[13], this walk follows the arrow post along the track and down the hill through the dry forest. As the track winds down the hill, it passes a ‘Dinosaur Plants’ sign (next to a good example of a Cycad)[14] then a sign pointing to ‘The Palms Picnic Area’[15]. The track heads through the moister palm and fern forest to come to the back of the Palms Picnic Area a short time later[16].
Maps for the Palm Tree Circuit Track 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.
Catherine Hill Bay | 1:25 000 Map Series | 92314S CATHERINE HILL BAY | NSW-92314S |
Lake Macquarie | 1:100 000 Map Series | 9231 LAKE MACQUARIE | 9231 |
Cross sectional view of the Palm Tree Circuit Track bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Palm Tree Circuit Track
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 | 609 m | ||
Time | 20 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 | Clearly signposted (1/6) | ||
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, 610m has short steep hills.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 610m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.
Signs
This whole walk, 610m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 610m requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 610m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 610m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Palm Tree Circuit Track walk starts and ends at the The Palms Picnic Area (gps: -33.184725, 151.61718)Your main transport option to The Palms Picnic Area is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(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/ptct
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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