Sandringham Track

Download & Print Map and Notes

1 hr 15 mins

2.2 km Return

149 m

Hard track
This walk starts from Terrigal suburbia and leads up through the dry bush to the wonderful views at Colin Watters Lookout. On the way, you pass some large boulders scattered with red gums and grass trees. At the top, you will be greeted with good views over Avoca, and a picnic table encouraging you to soak up the view.

Maps for the Sandringham 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.
Gosford 1:25 000 Map Series 91312S GOSFORD NSW-91312S
Gosford 1:100 000 Map Series 9131 GOSFORD 9131

Cross sectional view of the Sandringham Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Sandringham 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 2.2 km
Time 1 hr 15 mins
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Grade 4/6



Hard track
AS 2156.1 Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Signs Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Experience Required Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
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

860m of this walk is very steep and another 140m has short steep hills. The remaining (110m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1000m of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 110m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

Around 940m of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 170m has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

Around 940m of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 170m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.1km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.1km 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 Sandringham Track walk.

Other Nearby walks

A list of walks that start near the Sandringham Track walk.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Sandringham Track walk starts and ends at the End of Sandringham Cl (gps: -33.444669, 151.40678)
Your transport options to End of Sandringham Cl are by;
Bus. (get details)
Car. There is free parking available.
(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

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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 🙂