Galgabba Point Walk
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1 Hr
3.2 km Return
17 m
Moderate track
The Galgabba Point walk is a flat walk along a bush track. This walk travels through native bush before arriving at Galgabba Point, where the track forms a small loop to allow you to explore the point. Galgabba Point is home to endangered ecological communities and threatened plant species, such as the Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot, Squirrel Glider and many more. The walker can return back the way they came, or return via a shared walking/cycleway next to the Pacific Hwy. The Galgabba Point walk is a relaxing way to spend an hour or two.
(0km) Int of Mark St and Pacific Hwy → Int of Northern and Pacific Hwy tracks
120 m
2 mins
0m
-1m
Moderate trackFrom the intersection[1][2], this walk leaves the concrete footpath and follows the track to the 'Galgabba Point History' sign[3], then turns left and passes between timber posts[4]. The walk continues to gently undulate along the track for about 150m, until coming to a three-way intersection[5] with a faint track[6] on your left (with the road visible through trees[7]).
(0km) Int of Northern & Pacific Hwy tracks → Int of Northern & Galgabba Point tracks
430 m
7 mins
3m
-2m
Moderate trackVeer right: From the intersection[8], this walk follows the track, while keeping the faint track[9][10] (to the Pacific Hwy) visible on your left. The walk continues to follow the track as it undulates for about 400m until coming to a clearing[11] and shelter[12] [13] (in the distance on the right) and shortly afterwards, a T-intersection[14] with a wide track.
(1km) Int of Northern & Galgabba Point tracks → Int of Borgoed Road & Pacific Hwy
140 m
2 mins
1m
0m
Moderate trackTurn left : From the intersection[15], this walk follows the track gently downhill[16], while keeping the metal shelter[17] directly behind you. The walk continues for about 120m, until passing around a metal locked gate[18] and coming to the sealed Bargoed Road[19].
Veer left: From the intersection with the locked metal gate[20][21], this walk follows the road gently uphill[22], while keeping the locked metal gate on your left. The walk continues for about 30m until coming to a T-intersection[23][24] with the Pacific Hwy.
Veer left: From the intersection with the locked metal gate[20][21], this walk follows the road gently uphill[22], while keeping the locked metal gate on your left. The walk continues for about 30m until coming to a T-intersection[23][24] with the Pacific Hwy.
(1km) Int of Northern & Galgabba Point tracks → Int of Galgabba Point & Galgabba Point Loop tracks
860 m
13 mins
1m
-7m
Moderate trackTurn right: From the intersection[25][26], this walk follows the wide track gently uphill and towards the metal shelter in the distance. The walk continues for about 20m, passing the metal shelter[27] on your right. The walk then continues to follow the track for about 400m, to find a small concrete dam[28] on the right. Then the walk continues for about 25m more, to find a three-way intersection[29] with a track on the left. The walk continues straight ahead for about 400m, until coming to a three-way intersection[30] (with a picnic table visible in the distance to the left[31]).
Galgabba Point Rest Area
The Galgabba Point rest area offers a picnic table with views out over Lake Macquarie, a lovely spot to watch a sunset or just sit and enjoy the natural surrounds. Galgabba Point is home to endangered ecological communities and threatened plant species, such as the Regent Honeyeater, Swift Parrot and Squirrel Glider.
There is a Galgabba Point Volunteer Bush Regeneration Team, who have helped protect this significant bushland remnant.
(1km) Int of Loop & Galgabba Point Tracks → Int of Loop & Point Tracks
120 m
2 mins
1m
-1m
Moderate trackVeer right: From the intersection[32], this walk follows the track, while keeping the track with the picnic table[33] visible on your left. The walk continues for about 100m, until coming to a three-way intersection with a track and timber table[34] on the right. Now Veer right to rejoin the main walk .
(1km) Int of Galgabba Point & Galgabba Point Loop Tracks → Int of Galgabba Point Loop & Galgabba Point Tracks
150 m
2 mins
0m
-1m
Moderate trackContinue straight: From the intersection[35], this walk follows the track towards the picnic table[36][37] and water, while keeping another track on your right. The walk continues for about 25m to find a picnic table[38][39] and views[40][41] on the left. Then the walk continues straight ahead for about 120m, until coming to a timber table[42][43] at a three-way intersection with a track[44] on the left.
(2km) Int of Galgabba Point Loop AND Galgabba Point Tracks → Galgabba Point
Galgabba Point
Galgabba Point is surrounded by Lake Macquarie. It is a great place to sit quietly and enjoy the natural environment. The native vegetation, including She Oak[48] and Mangroves[49] attracts bird life, such as black swans, curlews, herons and ibises. More info.
Maps for the Galgabba 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 Galgabba Point Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Galgabba 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 | 3.2 km | ||
| Time | 1 Hr | ||
| . | |||
Grade 3/6 Moderate track | AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
| 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 | 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
Around 920m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 700m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
This whole walk, 1.6km follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
This whole walk, 1.6km has directional signs at most intersection.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 1.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
This whole walk, 1.6km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
This whole walk, 1.6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).
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The Foreshore Walk
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The Lookout Circuit
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The Green Point Walk
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Leichhardt's Green Point Walk
2.4 km Return, 1 Hr
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Northern Green Point Circuit
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Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Galgabba Point Walk walk starts and ends at the Int of Mark St and Pacific Hwy (gps: -33.095541, 151.62959)
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