Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout

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3 mins

136 m Return

3 m

Very easy

This short walk leads from the Tea Tree car park and Picnic Area to the Bird Island Lookout. The view from the fenced platform looks up and down Birdie Beach, and out to sea to Bird Island. The walk starts from the car park and heads across the compacted dirt and gravel track, before leading up a timber ramp to the actual lookout. A short walk to a grand view.

information sign at the Tea Tree Picnic area

Crossing the side of the picnic area to the start of the walking track

Looking to the northern end of Birdie Beach

(0km) Tea Tree car park → Tea Tree car park information sign

10 m

0m Very easy

From Tea Tree car park

[Parking]

(at the end of Birdie Beach Drive, Lake Munmorah), this walk heads[1] between the timber bollards

[Pinch Point]

to the large and sheltered 'Visitor Information' sign[2] and seat

[Seat]

(at the back). There is a parking pay station machine[3] (1.4m high buttons) to the right.

(0km) Tea Tree car park information sign → Tea Tree Picnic area

30 m

0m Easy track

Turn right: From the large 'Visitor Information' sheltered sign[4], this walk leads gently downhill over the grass[5] (keeping the car park and road to the right), past the outdoor shower[6] to the visible picnic area shelter and seats. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn right.

Tea Tree Picnic area

Tea Tree Picnic area is near the end of Birdie Beach Rd in Munmorah State Conservation Area. There are two BBQs

[Bbq]

in a shelter[7] and a 4 picnic tables

[Picnic Table]

, and tap water

[Potable Water]

. An information sign[8] markes the start of a track, leading to a lookout and to Birdie Beach. The grass is usually short and the ground well packed, although gently sloping and uneven in places. There is limited shade, but the heath provides fair protection from the afternoon sea breeze. A quiet picnic area, great if visiting the beach. (There is a toilet a short drive away at the main Birdie Beach car park).

(0km) Tea Tree car park information sign → Bird Island Lookout

60 m

1 mins

-3m Very easy

Continue straight: From behind the 'Visitor Information' sign[9]

[Seat]

, this walk follows the firm gravel track directly away from the car park[10] (towards the ocean) for about 50m to pass the 'Seabird Survival' information sign[11] and find the start of the boardwalk. The walk continues along the timber boardwalk for just shy of 15m to find an intersection (with a boardwalk on the right) and the fenced, un-signposted lookout[12].

Bird Island Lookout

Near Tea Tree Picnic area[13], this lookout provides a great view over Birdie Beach. Looking left is the northern end of Birdie Beach and Red Ochre Beach[14] (a clothing optional beach). Looking right, there is a view further down Birdie Beach and out to Bird Island[16]. The lookout has a timber ramp leading up to the (1m high[17]) fenced[18], raised platform (4x3.6m).

Maps for the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk

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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 Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout

Altitude analysis for Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout

Accessibility Profile

This page is designed to give you a sense of the facilities that help improve access for people with disabilities or mobility restrictions. See tracknotes and map for navigation, point of interest and other information. See the Accessibility Details below for specific information about each facility.

Slope: Gentle slope mostly uphill towards the lookout.

Surface: Mostly 1.8m wide generally smooth, flat and hard gravel track. The first 50m is over short grass and wider gravel track. The last 15m to the lookout is about 1.8m wide timber platform with railings.

Parking: There is 1 designated accessible parking area on this walk.

Seats: There are 5 seats (including picnic tables) on this walk. They are on average 0m apart, with a maximum gap of 10m.

Access hazards: There is 1 access hazard on this walk (such as pinch points, trip hazards or steep sections). See the Accessibility Details and track notes for specifics.

Accessibility Details

1 Parking (0m)

There are about 25 car parking bays. No signposted mobility parking bays. The parking area is asphalt, and each bay is ~2.5m wide and 5.2m deep.

2 Picnic Table (5m)

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 85cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 50cm high, 31cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest).

3 Pinch Point (5m)

Timber bollard pinch points around the edge of the carpark. The gap between the bollards are 1.3m, they are 86cm high.

4 Picnic Table (10m)

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 85cm high, 75cm deep and 1.5m wide. The seats are 52cm high, 23cm deep and 1.5m wide (no backrest). The table is on a 2.9x4m concrete slab.

5 Bbq (10m)

Two free electric BBQs on a sheltered concrete slab 4x3m. The BBQ table is 93cm high, 2.1m wide and 75cm deep. Hot plates are 72/72cm. There is a gap of 90cm on the side and 80cm at the back of the BBQ.

6 Potable Water (10m)

Drinking water tap on side of BBQ shelter. Tap handle is 60cm from the ground.

7 Seat (10m)

A timber slat bench seat, 55cm high, 35cm deep and 1.8m wide with a 41cm high backrest. The seat is on a concrete slab behind an information sign with limited shelter.

8 Picnic Table (10m)

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 82cm high, 92cm deep and 2.1m wide. The seats are 50cm high, 31cm deep and 2.1m wide (no backrest). The table is on uneven ground.

9 Picnic Table (15m)

A timber slat picnic table and bench seats. The table is 82cm high, 75cm deep and 1.5m wide. The seats are 49cm high, 23cm deep and 1.5m wide (no backrest). The table is on a 2.9x4m concrete slab.

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	136 m
		Time	3 mins
		.
Grade 1/6 Very easy	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		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, 70m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 70m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

This whole walk, 70m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 70m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 70m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 70m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk.

Tea Tree Picnic Area to Birdie Beach

444 m Return, 10 mins

Starting at Tea Tree Picnic Area, this short walk follows a beach access track to Birdie Beach. Along the way, the walk visits Bird Island Lookout, providing a great view of Bird Island, and up and down Birdie Beach. The walk continues down the timber path and steps, across the sand to the edge of

Total climbing: 18m

Easy track

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk.

Freemans camping area to Birdie Beach

1.2 km Return, 25 mins

A short walk to access the beach from Freemans camping area. This easy walk takes campers along a wide path to Birdie Beach car park, then to Birdie Beach. The campsite is far enough back from the beach to be protected from the sea breeze, so this walk saves the longer trip via the road. Further n

Total climbing: 12m

Easy track

Campbell Dr to Birdie Beach View (Geebung Track)

3.3 km Return, 1 hr 15 mins

This walk follows the Geebung Track to the sweeping views of Birdie Beach. From Campbell Dr, you will follow a management trail down to a creek where the Geebung Track narrows and winds through the heath to the top of the hill, where there is a view to Birdie Beach. The views south along Birdie Bea

Total climbing: 65m

Moderate track

Campbell Drive to Snapper Point

4.2 km One way, 1 hr 45 mins

This walk follows the Coast Track to Frazer Beach, along the Geebung and (overgrown) Grass Tree Tracks. From the northern end of Frazer Beach, the walk heads across the exposed rockshelf to Snapper Point Beach, then on to Snapper Point (consider tide and sea conditions before setting out). From Sna

Total climbing: 135m

Experienced only

Geebung Track

2.4 km One way, 1 Hr

The Geebung Track links Campbell Dr and Wybung Head Rd via a track through the heath. Forming part of a coastal walk, you will find occasional ocean views in addition to a great view of Birdie Beach about halfway. The Geebung Track is a great place to enjoy the wildflower display in spring and ear

Total climbing: 92m

Moderate track

Munmorah Coast Track

3.3 km One way, 1 hr 30 mins

Starting from Campbell Dr, this walk follows the Geebung and Grass Tree tracks to Frazer Beach, with an optional sidetrip to Wybung Head. Geebung Track leads you through the low heath and past a few sweeping ocean views, and great wildflower displays in spring and summer. The side trip to Wybung He

Total climbing: 96m

Experienced only

Wybung Head

804 m Return, 20 mins

Wybung Head is found at the end of Wybung Head Rd. This walk leads from the car park along a wide trail to the grand views up and down the coast from the end of the headland. A narrow track finishes the walk to the tip of Wybung Head, where there are 270-degree views of the ocean, up and down the c

Total climbing: 49m

Moderate track

Wybung Head whale viewing area

142 m Return, 5 mins

This short walk starts at the end of Wybung Head Rd, leading along the top of the ridge to a fairly large clearing with sweeping ocean views. A large sign provides some information on Marine Mammals. This is a good spot to watch migrations - northern migration from June to July and southern migrati

Total climbing: 9m

Easy track

Grass Tree Track

862 m One way, 30 mins

The Grass Tree Track links Wybung Head Rd with Frazer Beach via a ridge-top track. At the time of writing, this track was very overgrown (hence the high grade) and the trackhead difficult to find. Once on course, much of the track is clearer and quiet eroded in places. It is an interesting walk to

Total climbing: 4m

Experienced only

Palm Tree Circuit Track

609 m Circuit, 20 mins

This circuit walk explores the valley of palm trees and the dry woodland on the ridge. Starting from the back of the Palms Picnic Area, this walk follows an arrow through a palm forest then across a small creek and up a hill. At the top of the hill is an information sign, where the walk turns left

Total climbing: 37m

Moderate track

Snapper Point

280 m Return, 10 mins

This short walk takes you from the great view of Snapper Point Sea Cave (at the end of Snapper Point Rd) along a management trail to Snapper Point. The area is very rocky and provides grand ocean views. The memorial on Snapper Point gives a good reminder to take care. There are views out over the

Total climbing: 5m

Moderate track

Snapper Point Beach

630 m Return, 15 mins

Snapper Point Beach is an informal name for the small beach between Frazer Beach and Snapper Point. This walk starts from the great views of the sea cave and leads out to Snapper Point. Here, the walk turns right and follows the shore to the lifebuoy, then across the rocks to the secluded beach. T

Total climbing: 24m

Experienced only

Timber Beach

768 m Return, 20 mins

Timber Beach is a secluded beach in Munmorah State Conservation Area. The walk starts from a short side road off Snapper Point Rd, at Timber Beach Lookout. From here, the walk follows an eroded track down the ridge, then bends left to cross a clearing and come to the back of Timber Beach. The bea

Total climbing: 67m

Hard track

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Tea Tree Picnic Area to Bird Island Lookout walk starts and ends at the Tea Tree car park (gps: -33.205850, 151.60275)

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.<br /> (get details)

Weather Forecast

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district.

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Park Information

Munmorah State Conservation Area

Munmorah State Conservation Area is a coastal park south of Catherine Hill Bay at the northern end of the NSW Central Coast. The park is blessed with some wonderful beaches popular with swimmers and surfers. You can stay overnight in either of the two well established campsites, both a short walk from the beach. The park puts on a wonderful wildflower in spring and summer each year. The park entrance gates are locked overnight and are open 5:30am to 9:00p.m during daylight savings period, 6:00am to 6:00pm outside of daylight savings time.

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