Wodi Wodi Track. Start at the Wodi Wodi Track (Coalcliff) or Sublime Point Track (Austinmer) and then jump on the 11km Forest Walk. The 2 is the last Bus that goes to Coalcliff in Coalcliff. For those of you who don’t know, I currently live and have grown up around the city of Sydney, Australia. Enjoy a leg workout and spectacular views! Sea Cliff Bridge Lookout. There is the chance of seeing snakes on this hike, but snakes are more afraid of us then we are of them . Stanwell Park is just over an hour south of Sydney. If you’re considering doing this hike, learn from my mistakes and pack at least 3L of water per person and a lot more than 2 tiny snacking items. The Forest walk starts with a climb before it winds along its leisurely 11-kilometre route. Both trackheads are a short stroll from the train station. The population of 'Stanny' is only 1200, but there are many more residents in nearby Helensburgh, Thirroul, Coalcliff . 1A Railway Crescent. At this new signage point, it indicates that if you switch your journey upwards you will merge into the Maddens Plains walk which is another 6Km. Aussie Bushwalking can keep track of your bushwalks. Forest Walk to Sublime Point Track. Henry and I packed a bag with some snacks (granola bars, dried apricots etc) and filled a 3L water backpack. Aussie Bushwalking users can maintain a wishlist of walks for you but you need to be a member. Additionally, Aussie Bushwalking doesn't always have accurate positions for where to park for a walk. Catch the train to Stanwell Park station via the Illawarra¬†Line, or drive. 4/1A Railway Crescent. The starting point of the Wodi Wodi Track at Coalcliff, NSW. Views are superb across the panoramic coast below, as you wander through upland swamps and tall blackbutt-apple . Ticks are very dangerous but, fortunately, there aren’t many up in the moutains where I hike the most often , It’s a 6.5 km track. This extended hike combines several of the best, threading through magnificent cliff-top rainforest and dry eucalypts. The entire Forest Walk is 8.5 miles one-way, or 17 roundtrip. Like most people do at the end of year, I sat down and reflected upon 2015 and was not happy with how I had utilised the time I had granted to me. A favourite local hike of mine is the Wodi Wodi to Mt Mitchell. This walk combines the Wodi Wodi Track and the Sublime Point Walking Track to create a solid 14km day-hike suitable for those with a decent level of fitness With stunning city views combined with creeks, swaps and rainforest, this walk has it all. Wodi Wodi Track - A day walk from Stanwell Park train station to Coalcliff Station. "Combines personal reminiscence, a little geography, some intensive local history ... within the framework of a very detailed study of both Lawrence's letters and the Thirroul sections of the novel 'Kangaroo'." -- p. ix. You can either start at the Stanwell Park train station, or if you are heading up from the . Start the walk at either Coalcliff (Wodi Wodi track) or Austinmer (Sublime Point track). Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I am afraid of snakes though, are there high chances of meeting one on this hike? Walk 41:- Stanwell Park to Coalcliff At A Glance (with Stanwell Lookout Option) Route Summary:- This walk is all on track or road.It takes the Wodi Wodi Track behind Stanwell Park Station upwards and then down to cross Stanwell Creek, then up again to a track junction with the Forest Walk where there is an option to take the Forest Walk uphill to two lookouts and return to this point to rejoin . When you reach the Sublime Point lookout, climb down the ladder . It's also quite easy to extend the hike by carrying on along the Forest Track, which is a further 14km along the escarpment. There are a few starting points for the Wodi Wodi. Wodi Wodi Track. Wodi Wodi Track is a 3.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Coalcliff, New South Wales, Australia that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. Coalcliff is 4329 meters away, 56 min walk. It stops nearby at 04:43. 6/1A Railway Crescent. Views are superb across the panoramic coast below, as you wander through upland swamps and tall blackbutt . It will take you to Sublime Point lookout offering panoramic coastal views below. Glossary of 10 languages in English and Aboriginal from eastern Australia. who clear the beach of litter each Gen & Marcus, co-editors 2515. One‑way | 1.1km - 27min | 102m 3m. These Bus lines stop near Stanwell Dam: 2 . 2. Hi Kachina, great post! From this point on, the walk is much flatter and less rocky, and as you walk further towards the water the views are beautiful. Meeting up at Stanwell Park station we begin a (100M) descent down some rough bush track and beautiful forest towards the coast. Coalcliff Ocean Pool really makes you feel like you're swimming on the edge of the world. This is a 6.5 kilometre walking track, named after the original Custodians that lived along the Illawarra coast. 35 Stanwell Avenue. I started from Lawrence Hargraves Drive and took the Wodi Wodi track to its junction with The Forest Walk, then up the face of the escarpment and along the top to "The Water Tank", where I terminated and returned the way I had come. The Illawarra Escarpment offers a full range of exciting walks. Picnic areas and lookouts will be encountered on the way. However steep this track may be, the rewards far outweigh the effort, particularly on a clear day. We’re pretty inclusive! I’d done some research and knew that the hike that goes around the escarpment would take about three hours. The Wodi Wodi track is a 6.5Km walk that you can start at either Stanwell Park Station or Coalcliff Station. The track is a comfortable half-day trip, starting behind Stanwell Park Station and ending with options of joining the Grand Pacific Walk and looping back to Stanwell Park or heading south towards Coalcliff. Total length is 6.5km, maybe 7 if a side-trip is added, with about 300m climbing and 300m descent. It is about an hour and a half drive from Sydney to Stanwell Park Station where we parked and started our walk. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round. Total length is 6.5km, maybe 7 if a side-trip is added, with about 300m climbing and 300m descent. haha. Wodi Wodi to Mt Mitchell. You can either start at the Stanwell Park train station, or if you are heading up from the South, just past Coalcliff station on the left side of the road is a little pull-in where you can park your car and start hiking. This plunge waterfall is off the edge of the Kangaroo and can be seen from 3 separate lookouts around the Carrington Falls walk. This trail was named after the Wodi Wodi people, a sub-group of the Dharawal Nation and the original Aboriginal inhabitants of the region, who are believed to have come to the area 40,000 years ago. 15. It is about an hour and a half drive from Sydney to Stanwell Park Station where we parked and started our walk. Various points of interest include Bullock Track used by . There are some high cliff edges with no barriers so it is important not to lose your balance on this track. There are also several areas where trees have fallen down and you will need to straddle over the trunks to continue on the track (these moments made for a lot of laughs but also a high risk of sprained ankles so please be careful). The climbing is much like The Shire, short and compact with good quality rock and closely spaced bolts. To explore the escarpment there's a walking trail that starts either from Coalcliff (Wodi Wodi track) or Austinmer (Sublime Point track). There is limited car parking available at the station however there is plenty of room to park on side . Enrico C. Enrico C.: I walked 4.3 km 01:04:00 6000 steps. A day walk from Stanwell Park train station to Coalcliff Station. Let my hair down and stop taking everything so seriously! Nice pictures, I love hiking and although I’ve been to Sydney I was only in the main city so countryside never even crossed my mind. The Shed is at 199A Parkes Street, Helensburgh and will re-open on January 20. Tomaree Head Summit walk is an uphill 2.2Km return walk that leads to beautiful 360-degree views over Port Stephens. I love going for hikes and this park looks wonderful. For even more stunning views of the Illawarra region and its scalloped coastline, extend your hike to the nearby Wodi Wodi Track in Coalcliff via the Forest Walk or simply grab lunch at the Scarborough Hotel overlooking the Big Blue—either view . I also find that trying to be a tourist in my home area can be so much fun! 34A Stanwell Avenue. Coalcliff beach offers great surfing conditions and an ocean pool. This can also be reached by walking 1 km or so along the road north from Coalcliff station, taking care on the busy road. Whilst we did get lost a few times, and the Australian summer heat became unbearable at some points, the views looking out onto the ocean from on top of the escarpment were amazing and made the sweat, leeches and ticks well worth it! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. This will report the image to moderators for review. Sassafras Gully Track, near Springwood (Aug 2021, 631kb) Across the rill and into the trees: The way out was much easier than Papa feared. This walk combines the Wodi Wodi Track with the famous Sea Cliff Bridge along the scenic Great Pacific Drive. It’s so easy to take what’s right in front of you for granted. Our relaxed train journey prepared us for our first steep climb. The starting point of the Wodi Wodi Track at Coalcliff, NSW. Reminiscences of thirty years' residence in New South Wales and Victoria : with a supplementary chapter on transportation and the ticket-of-leave system. Compilation of primary sources in chronological order; includes notes on ritual, territorial groupings and myths; extracts from explorers journals; accounts of contact history and violent conflict; settlement of Illawarra region; Macquaries ... The super quaint main street is filled with several little café’s and boutique stores. Maddens Falls is the shortest but sweetest walk on the South Coast. Although, the several misadventures on this hike would probably lead one to believe that we were a lost cause. It felt as if I’d spent the year in hiding, rather then going out and being the spontaneous, happy-go-lucky girl that I’m known to be. I’m guessing the extra litre is needed because of the extra heat? Getting there by car: By car, drive to Coalcliff Station on Lawrence Hargrave Drive and park anywhere on the side of the road; look for a small trail branching off the west side of . Walkers: Bruce, Anqi, Alireza, Farahnaz, Cathie, Zurina. track head on Lawrence Hargrave Drive about 1 km south of Stanwell Park village shops. The walk starts at the southern end of the Wodi Wodi track and then takes up to the top of the escarpment where the Forest walk begins. Stanwell Tops Lookout - Sidetrack. Unfortunately where I grew up there were always loads of ticks in the summer, so at least I know where to look/how to go about getting rid of them lol, Great tip! I like it better than what I would have thought . It is on my bucket list , Looks beautiful, even if the trek itself was challenging! But the best part of going away from home is appreciating it all the more when you come back and giving a local perspective on the awesome things most tourists have no idea about! 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