Timber Beach
Download & Print Map and Notes20 mins
768 m Return
67 m
Hard track
Timber Beach Lookout
Timber Beach Lookout is found at the end of a small side road, about 470m from the start of the dirt road on Snapper Point Rd. The unsignposted lookout is in the corner of the car park and looks north-east. Ironically, there is no view of Timber Beach, but good views over the top of the bay to Ghosties Beach and Flat Island[2].
(0km) Timber Beach Lookout → Timber Beach
380 m
9 mins
0m
-67m
Hard track
From the north-eastern corner of the car park, this walk heads between the timber posts and follows the eroded track downhill, heading towards Flat Island[3] (the low headland to the north-east). The track leads down, following the top of the ridge and, after about 160m, turns left[4]. After a further 170m, the walk comes to a clearing[5], where it follows the track just to the left for another 60m before coming to the rocky gully behind Timber Beach[6].
Timber Beach
Timber Beach is a small, narrow and sandy beach wedged between three cliffs. The beach faces south-east and is accessed by a track from Timber Beach lookout. Access to the actual beach requires climbing down a several metre high, slippery rock wall, where the track meets the apex of the beach[7]. The small secluded beach is a lovely place to enjoy the ocean[8] and the carved rock formation[9].
Maps for the Timber Beach 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 Timber Beach bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Timber Beach
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 | 768 m | ||
Time | 20 mins | ||
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Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6) | ||
Signs | Minimal directional signs (4/6) | ||
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
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
This whole walk, 380m is very steep.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 380m follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.
Signs
This whole walk, 380m has minimal directional signs.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 380m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 380m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 380m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Timber Beach walk starts and ends at the Timber Beach Lookout (gps: -33.180641, 151.62515)Your main transport option to Timber Beach Lookout 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/tb
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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