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Wangi circuit walking track

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area

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All the practical information you need to know about Wangi circuit walking track.

Track grading

Grade 3

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Features of this track

Distance

1.8km loop

Time

45min - 1hr 15min

Quality of markings

Clearly sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills: The track has mostly gentle hills. There are some short, steeper sections with steps in the southern part of the walk.

Quality of path

Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is mostly hard-packed ground. The section of the track that goes south from the carpark along Wangi South West fire trail is 4m-wide. The rest of the track is 1m-wide.

Steps

Occasional steps: There are 20 steps in the southern part of the walk.

Other barriers

Other barriers:

  • The track can be rough along the east and southern sections
  • Parts of the walk are rocky
  • The track can be slippery and muddy during and after wet weather
  • There are exposed tree roots along the walk

Accessible options

The north to north-east section of the walk is step-free and takes you from the carpark to the intersection with Wangi Point Circuit Link walking track.

From the carpark, you can also walk south along Circuit track which doubles as Wangi South West fire trail - this part of the trail up to the intersection of Botany and Ridge walking tracks is step-free.

Getting there and parking

For Wangi Wangi Point:

  • Take the F3 motorway south from Newcastle or north from Sydney and the Central Coast, and take the Morisset/Mandalong Road exit
  • Take Mandalong Road through Morisset as it becomes Dora Street, then Macquarie Street. The road will become Wangi Road as you cross Dora Creek. Follow it along until you reach Myuna Bay.
  • For Wangi Wangi, continue through Myuna Bay and take the Summerhill Drive turn-off, turning right at Dobell Drive, which will take you to Wangi Wangi Point.

Parking

Parking is available in a gravel carpark at the end of Reserve Road where Wangi circuit walking track begins.

It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.

Best times to visit

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

Autumn

Drop a line at Myuna Bay while the days are still warm enough to sit outside for a peaceful hour or two.

Spring

Spring is a lovely time to take Awaba Bay Foreshore walk and stop for a picnic lunch to enjoy the stunning lake views.

Summer

Why not kayak around the lake, exploring the secret bays and enjoying the warm water?.

Winter

Take a refreshing walk along Wangi circuit walking track, keeping an eye out for the tiny orchids that flower in winter.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

20°C and 25°C

Highest recorded

42°C

Winter temperature

Average

8°C and 19°C

Lowest recorded

1.8°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

March

Driest month

November

The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day

283.7mm

Facilities

Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.

Picnic tables

There is a picnic table at the start of the walk next to the carpark at the end of Reserve Road.

Seats and resting points

There is a bench seat with backrest at the southern end of the walking track.

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Safety messages

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Fishing safety

Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

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).

River and lake safety

The aquatic environment around rivers, lakes and lagoons can be unpredictable. If you're visiting these areas, take note of these river and lake safety tips.

Accessibility

Disability access level - hard

Some parts of Wangi Circuit walking track may be accessible:

  • The north to north-east section of the walk is step-free and takes you from the carpark to the intersection with Wangi Point Circuit Link walking track.
  • The walk south along Circuit track which doubles as Wangi South West fire trail is 4m-wide and step-free up to the intersection of Botany and Ridge walking tracks.

There is a bench seat with backrest at the southern part of the walking track where you can rest.

Assistance is required in the following areas:

  • There are 20 steps in the southern part of the walk. These parts of the track are steeper than the rest of the walk.
  • The track can be rough along the east and southern sections
  • Parts of the walk are rocky and there are exposed tree roots.
  • The track can be slippery and muddy during and after wet weather

Permitted

Fishing

Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.

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.

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