Overview
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.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Distance
- 0.7km one-way
- Time suggested
- 42min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Drinking water, first aid kit, hat, raincoat, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing, sunscreen, snacks
- Please note
- Frazer Beach is only patrolled during Christmas and Easter school holidays. The surf can be unpredictable so please be extremely cautious when swimming.
- The nearby lagoon is a safe paddling spot.
You can hike the Grass tree track on a quick 1.4km return journey, starting from either Frazer beach or Wybung Road.
It’s ideal for beachgoers and campers at Frazer campground who want a short but challenging walk to Wybung Head lookout. The lookout is 10 minutes from the trailhead at Wybung Road, but well worth the extra steps. It’s the perfect spot to spy whales as they migrate from May to June and August to November.
If you park near Wybung Head lookout, walk downhill to Frazer Beach for a paddle in the calm tidal lagoon. Be extremely careful if you’re swimming in the surf as the beach is only patrolled by surf life savers during Christmas and Easter holidays.
Remember to bring binoculars to spot birds as you travel through the heathland. You may see a white-bellied sea eagle gliding overhead, a southern emu wren perched on a shrub or a lorikeet feeding on flowering grass tree spikes. Look out for seasonal blooms of banksias, grevilleas and mint bushes.
If you have time, you can explore more of Munmorah State Conservation Area by extending your walk along Geebung walking track.
Nearby
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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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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
Operated by
- Lake Munmorah office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
- 02 4972 9000
- npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Blue Wren Drive, Wybung NSW 2259
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.
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- Canoeing/paddling (1)
- Cycling (2)
- Fishing (3)
- Other experiences (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (4)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (1)
- Sightseeing (5)
- Surfing (1)
- Swimming (3)
- Walking (5)
- Wildflowers (seasonal) (1)