Overview
Your ears, eyes and nose will enjoy a sensory feast when you hike Geebung walking track in Munmorah State Conservation Area, near Budgewoi. Be inspired by sweeping ocean views, colourful wildflowers, the fresh smell of heath and a chorus of birds, frogs and cicadas.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Distance
- 2.4km one-way
- Time suggested
- 40min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Drinking water, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing, first aid kit, hat, sunscreen, raincoat, snacks
- Please note
- Frazer beach is only patrolled during Christmas and Easter school holidays. The surf can be unpredictable so use extreme caution if you're swimming.
- There are no facilities, drinking water or toilets in this area.
- You can start from either Campbell Drive or Wybung Road. Walking from Campbell Drive to Wybung is more arduous than coming from the other way.
- The Campbell Drive weir is prone to flooding in high rainfall events.
Starting at Campbell Drive, Geebung walking track undulates 2.4km through an ever-changing coastal landscape. As you journey through dense grass trees and paperbark-swamp mahogany forest look for wildlife like jacky lizards, eastern water skinks and red-bellied black snakes.
When you emerge out onto rock platforms and coastal heathland take a moment to revel in the sweeping ocean views. See if you can identify Birdie Beach, Bird Island Nature Reserve or Norah Head in the distance. In these sections of exposed coastal heath you'll see and hear tiny eastern yellow robins, yellow thornbills and white-cheeked honeyeaters. But that's not all your ears will pick up.
Listen out for a symphony of cicadas and a chorus of frogs as you cross the little bridge over Lower Birdie creek. Higher up in the sky, keep watch for iconic white-belly sea-eagles, dramatic eastern ospreys and yellow-tailed black cockatoos.
When you reach the end you can opt to walk approx. 500m to the right (east) to Wybung Head and take a moment to look for whales if you're visiting between May and October. Or from Wybung Road you can continue across the road to walk Grass tree track 700m downhill to Frazer Beach for a swim, surf or spot of fishing.
Nearby
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Grass tree track
Grass tree track is a short but steep coastal walk linking Frazer Beach and Wybung Road, near Lake Macquarie. Along the way you’ll spot the birds and wildflowers that call Munmorah State Conservation Area home.
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Frazer campground
Small and secluded, Frazer campground is perfect for weekend getaways on the NSW Central Coast. It offers easy access walking tracks and a nearby lagoon.
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Freemans campground
Pitch your tent in unspoilt bushland near to Birdie Beach. It’s a popular campground, with walking, fishing, whale watching and surfing opportunities nearby.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/geebung-walking-track/local-alerts
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Munmorah State Conservation Area in the Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
Spring/summer open hours
Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–9pm, from the start of the NSW school holiday period in September (Friday) until 1 May.
Autumn/winter open hours
Munmorah State Conservation Area is open 5.30am–7pm, from 1 May until the day before the start of the NSW September school holidays (Friday).
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept cards, or you can pay via the Park’nPay app.
Buy annual pass.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Geebung walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2.4km one-way
Time
40min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Quality of path
Formed track: There are bumps throughout the trail.
Steps
Many steps: There is a timber slat bridge to cross approximately 350m along a gravel trail. There are a few sections of stairs to navigate.
The emulsion surface trail then continues for around 1km. After this there are several sections of steep stairs, each with 10 or more steps.
Accessible options
Geebung walking track may be accessible for wheelchair users from Campbell Drive if they use a versatile all-terrain wheelchair.
Getting there and parking
Geebung walking track is in Munmorah State Conservation Area.
From Budgewoi:
- Drive along Birdie Beach Drive to Campbell Drive.
- Park on the verge 800m east of the Blue Wren Drive and Campbell Drive intersection.
- Please note that the Campbell Drive weir is prone to flooding in high rainfall.
or
- Drive along Birdie Beach Drive to Campbell Drive and Wybung Road.
- Park at Wybung.
- Walk 370m back along Wybung Road to find the track entry on the right side of the road.
Road quality
- Unsealed road along Wybung.
- The Campbell Drive weir is prone to flooding in high rainfall events.
Vehicle access
- Most roads suitable for 2WD vehicles (no long vehicle access)
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Wybung.
Informal parking is available on the road verge at Campbell Drive, 800m east of the Blue Wren Drive and Campbell Drive intersection.
By bike
Bikes are not permitted.
Facilities
Toilets
Septic toilets available at Frazer Beach.
Showers
- Outdoor showers at Frazer Beach
- Cold indoor shower in toilet block at Frazer Beach
- Showers are not wheelchair-accessible.
- Cold showers
Picnic tables
There are picnic tables at Frazer Beach picnic area.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
- Geebung walking track may be accessible for wheelchair users from Campbell Drive if they use a versatile all-terrain wheelchair.
- There are bumps throughout the trail. There is a timber slat bridge to cross approximately 350m along a gravel trail
- There are a few sections of stairs to navigate.
- The emulsion surface trail then continues for around 1km.
- After this there are several sections of steep stairs, each with 10 or more steps.
- The showers at Frazer Beach are not wheelchair-accessible.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Learn more
Geebung walking track is in Munmorah State Conservation Area. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Action packed
You’ll never be short of something to see or do at Munmorah. The Palms loop track and the Moonee Beach trail are enjoyable walks that take you through very different but equally impressive vegetation and scenery. The park is an anglers with myriad places to drop a line. Keen surfers and hang gliders in the know also head to Munmorah. When it’s warm you can snorkel, swim and explore rockpools at the idyllic Birdie and Frazer beaches, and in the winter months go whale watching at Wybung Head or the Tea Tree lookout.
- Elizabeth Bay picnic area Enjoy a day out at this perfect picnic spot on the shores of tranquil Elizabeth Bay. Bring your boat and fishing rod, and don’t forget your swimmers.
- Tea Tree picnic area and lookout Check the surf and keep a keen eye out for whales from the lookout at Tea Tree picnic area. A short walk to Birdie Beach, it’s a great spot to stop for lunch and a swim.
Animal magic
A huge number of bird and animal species call Munmorah State Conservation Area home. You might even spot the commonly found ringtail possum and sugar glider, and if you're really lucky, you might see the vulnerable squirrel glider, which lives in the eucalypt woodlands and rainforest in the northern part of the park. Scores of birds also come to rest at Munmorah as part of their long migratory journey - some flying from as far away as China and Japan. Look for gulls, terns, migratory waders and herons roosting on Munmorah's rocky platforms and feeding at the lake foreshore. If you're patient you might even spot the endangered little tern, or the vulnerable osprey and sooty oystercatcher.
- Moonee Beach trail This delightful walk through scenic coastal heath leads to the white sands of Moonee beach where you can relax, swim or fish before heading back along the walk.
- Palms loop track After a tasty picnic lunch, escape to the cool rainforest of the Palms loop track for an short walk beneath a canopy of cabbage tree palms.
Bushtucker wonderland
The original inhabitants of Munmorah, the Awabakal people, settled in an area abundant with food like the plentiful cabbage palm, lilly pilly, acacia seed, yams and flower nectars. They supplemented their diet with shellfish collected from rocks and fish caught with lines and spears in the rivers and lakes then cooked on small hearths onboard their canoes. The Awabakal people were also known to have visited Moon Island to gather muttonbird chicks and eggs, and hunted various mammals and reptiles on land.
Coast and beaches to crow about
Whether you’re having lunch at the Elizabeth Bay picnic area or exploring the rock pools at the stunning Moonee Beach, Munmorah has some of the best coastline in the state. Frazer beach boasts a lagoon perfect to laze in when the weather's scorching, and the sandy beach is patrolled during the Christmas and Easter holidays. The 4km stretch of sand at Birdie beach is also a favourite, while to the far north there’s a nude bathing area. Dramatic panoramic views of the coastal cliffs and heath are another popular feature, especially from Wybung Head and on the walk down to Moonee Beach.
- Moonee Beach trail This delightful walk through scenic coastal heath leads to the white sands of Moonee beach where you can relax, swim or fish before heading back along the walk.
- Palms loop track After a tasty picnic lunch, escape to the cool rainforest of the Palms loop track for an short walk beneath a canopy of cabbage tree palms.
Plants and animals protected in this park
Animals
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Superb fairy wren (Malurus cyaneus)
The striking blue and black plumage of the adult male superb fairy wren makes for colourful bird watching across south-eastern Australia. The sociable superb fairy wrens, or blue wrens, are Australian birds living in groups consisting of a dominant male, mouse-brown female ‘jenny wrens’ and several tawny-brown juveniles.
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White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
White-bellied sea eagles can be easily identified by their white tail and dark grey wings. These raptors are often spotted cruising the coastal breezes throughout Australia, and make for some scenic bird watching. Powerful Australian birds of prey, they are known to mate for life, and return each year to the same nest to breed.
Plants
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Cabbage palm (Livistona australis)
With glossy green leaves spanning 3-4m in length and a trunk reaching a height of up to 30m, the cabbage tree palm, or fan palm, is one of the tallest Australian native plants. Thriving in rainforest margins along the east coast of NSW, in summer this giant palm produces striking spikes of cream flowers which resemble cabbages.
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Grass tree (Xanthorrea spp.)
An iconic part of the Australian landscape, the grass tree is widespread across eastern NSW. These Australian native plants have a thick fire-blackened trunk and long spiked leaves. They are found in heath and open forests across eastern NSW. The grass tree grows 1-5m in height and produces striking white-flowered spikes which grow up to 1m long.
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Smooth-barked apple (Angophora costata)
Smooth-barked apple gums, also known as Sydney red gum or rusty gum trees, are Australian native plants found along the NSW coast, and in the Sydney basin and parts of Queensland. Growing to heights of 15-30m, the russet-coloured angophoras shed their bark in spring to reveal spectacular new salmon-coloured bark.