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Hickson Street lookout

Glenrock State Conservation Area

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All the practical information you need to know about Hickson Street lookout.

Getting there and parking

From Newcastle, Charlestown and Sydney, take the Pacific Highway (city road) to Scenic Drive Merewether and turn off onto Hickson Street, Merewther.

The lookout is a short walk from Hickson Street via the walking track after the NPWS Glenrock State Conservation Area sign.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Limited street parking is available nearby on Hickson Street, a short walk from the lookout.

By public transport

Take bus 21 from Newcastle towards Newcastle East. It's a 20min walk to the lookout.

Facilities

There are no facilities available at Hickson Street lookout.

All rubbish must be taken with you when you leave. Please leave the area clean and tidy. If significant cleaning is required there may be a fee. Please take all waste with you when you go.

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Safety messages

There are steep slopes and drop-offs. Please be careful when visiting the area.

Fire safety

During periods of fire weather, the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service may declare a total fire ban for particular NSW fire areas, or statewide. Learn more about total fire bans and fire safety.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

 

Permitted

Food and drink

  • A celebratory glass of champagne may be provided to guests for a toast.

Plant materials

  • Flower arrangements containing no seed material. A florist can arrange this for you on request.

Structures, staging, furniture and amusements

  • 1 long table, maximum 3m2
  • Up to 20 chairs with rail style legs
  • Red carpet
  • Weighted free-standing decorative items such as bridal arches or columns are permitted.

Commercial filming and photography

Power, lighting and amplified sounds

  • 1 single speaker portable PA system or music player with an amplifier no greater than 50 watts.
  • Volume must be kept at a level that does not interfere with neighbours, the public and wildlife.
  • Bookings are available in daylight only.

Prohibited

Balloons, plant materials and animals are not permitted, including:

  • Decorations consisting of flowers or plant materials that contain seeds
  • Throwing of rice, petals, confetti or streamers
  • Candles or open flames
  • Horse-drawn carriages

Tents, marquees and banners are not permitted.

  • Signage is allowed only at the entrance of the track, to guide guests to the location.
  • Staking is not permitted. Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures or areas at Hickson Street lookout.

Generators

Horses

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.

Hickson Street lookout

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