Burwood trail
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Burwood trail.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.5km return
Time
30min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Limited signage
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Burwood trail is in Glenrock State Conservation Area. To get there by car from Newcastle:
- Follow City Road from Newcastle to the south
- Turn left at Highfields onto Kahibah Road
- Turn left at Kahibah onto Burwood Road
- Turn left at Whitebridge onto Scout Camp Road
- Follow Scout Camp Road to Leggy Point loop carpark
- The start of the track is about 100m downhill from the water tank on the left
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Leggy Point loop carpark. Limited parking for horse floats is available at the NPWS depot and the easement at the start of Scout Camp Road. It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Maps and downloads
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.
Operated by
- Newcastle office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4946 4100
- npws.lowerhunter@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Wetlands Place, Shortland NSW 2307
Park info
- in Glenrock State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Glenrock State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.