Somersby Store to Greta Road (21.1km), Jilliby State Conservation Area, New South Wales

Somersby Store to Greta Road is a 21.1km, grade 4 hike located in the Jilliby State Conservation Area, New South Wales. The hike should take around 8 hrs to complete.

Length: 21.1km

Duration: 8 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: One way

Start: 841 Wisemans Ferry Rd

End: 273 Greta Rd

Location: Jilliby State Conservation Area

Closest town: Somersby

New South Wales

From state capital: 79km

Longitude: 151.29029

Latitude: -33.3580778

Hike summary

This section of the Great North Walk starts from the Somersby General Store and winds north through the Jilliby State Conservation Area and finishes at the corner of Greta Road and Cherry Lane. At just under 20km this full day walk explores the Palm Grove Hidden Valley and Ourimba Creek tracks winding around the Tuggerah Lake field archery range and following the outside edge of a farming property.

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Located near Central Coast, Jilliby State Conservation Area is a popular place for 4WD touring, mountain biking, horse riding and long bush walks through the forest. Explore many of the trails throughout the landscape and when you feel like a rest, set up a picnic at any of the two picturesque picnic areas located at Muirs lookout or Stoney Ridge. From Muirs lookout, scenic views stretch out to Lake Macquarie and Lake Munmorah, with a glimpse of the coastline and Bird Island in the far distance.

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