Mount Wondabyne and The Woy Woy Waterfall Pool, Hard, 14kms

This walk will take us to two of my favourite spots in Brisbane Water National Park, the Summit of Mount Wondabyne and the Waterfall Pool, the latter being an awesome spot for a swim.

The plan is to meet at Woy Woy Station Stand E at 9.10AM on Saturday 29 November (you will need to be on train no later than the 7.48AM Central to Wyong Service which arrives at Woy Woy at 9.02AM). We will then board Bus 58 at bus stand E at 9.20AM which takes us about halfway to Brisbane Water National Park.

Beginning our walk, we follow Nagari Road into the Park entrance, then follow trails until after 5km we reach the top of Mount Wondabyne, this is the highest point in Brisbane Water National Park and it offers panoramic views to the ocean, Hawkesbury River and Blue Mountains.

It's then onward for 3km to the Waterfall Pool, built as a water reservoir for steam trains, the pool is now a beautiful spot that sits underneath a small waterfall and is a great place for a swim in summer. We will also aim to have lunch at The Waterfall Pool. Please note that the final descent down to the Waterfall Pool is steep and challenging but is OK for anyone with reasonable ability.

We then make the 6km return journey back to Woy Woy Station or one of the Woy Woy pubs if beer or two is required.

For this walk you will need your lunch and approximately TWO LITRES of water as there may be no water after leaving Woy Woy. You will also need good walking shoes, hat and sunscreen. There are no toilets after leaving Woy Woy and if you're planning on swimming in The Waterfall Pool you're advised to take swimwear and a large towel or poncho-towel thingo to get changed under.

Please note that this event will not proceed if the heat is excessive.

There is a $5 gratuity for this walk, please pay in cash at the commencement of the event.

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