Get driving directions

Bombala walking track is at the southern end of Glenrock State Conservation Area. To get there from Newcastle:

• Head south along City Road/Pacific Highway to Charlestown
• Turn right onto Dudley Road
• Follow Dudley Road (eventually becomes Ocean Road).
• Turn left onto Bombala Road and follow it to its end

Parking

There's a gravel carpark at the start of the walk. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited then.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Glenrock State Conservation Area. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Enjoy exploring the park's mountain biking trails when the weather becomes cooler.

Spring

The park's birds will be chirping and singing, look out for them in the trees as you hit the tracks and trails.

Summer

The park's beaches are a delight at this time of year – you can surf and swim to your heart's content.

Winter

Walk the Bombala walking track for excellent coastal views – you may even spot a whale or two.

Seats and resting points

There's a sandstone block bench and a bench seat along the walk. The bench seat has a backrest.

• Bombala walking track factsheet
• Bombala walking track map (2.3MB pdf)

Disability access level - hard

• The track is 1.2m wide and hard-packed ground along its length.
• From the carpark, there's a 250m section of the track that leads to a fenced area that overlooks the ocean. This part of the track may be accessible for people with reduced mobility. The ground along this section is mostly flat but can be slightly uneven in parts.
• You'll need to take the left-hand path after the fork to stay on the accessible part of the track. The right hand path is not accessible.
• After the fenced lookout, the path starts to slope downward. It gets narrower and there are natural obstacles along the track like tree roots and uneven ground.
• There is a bench with a backrest and a sandstone slab bench along the track.