Wangi circuit walking track
Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Wangi circuit walking track.
Track grading
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.
Maps and downloads
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, the rocks 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 and rock 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.
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 Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area in the Sydney and surrounds and North Coast regions
Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to extreme weather or fire danger.