Treachery Headland walking track is a 2km, grade 4 hike located in Myall Lakes National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.25 hours to complete.
Hike overview
Treachery Headland walking track offers impressive views of Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, the rocky headland and the coastline. It's a short walk, taking you on a journey through the park's coastal rainforest. You'll pass a giant fig tree with intricate buttress roots before reaching the grassy headland where stunning views await.
A sidetrack off the main one will take you down to the white sands of the secluded Treachery Beach. It's a great spot for fishing and surfing.
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Getting there
To Treachery Head carpark. Treachery Headland walking track is in the Sugarloaf Point to Shelly Beach precinct of the Myall Lakes National Park. The walk starts from the small carpark near the turnoff to Treachery Camp, off Thomas Road near Seal Rocks. To get there from the Pacific Highway:Take the Lakes Way for 25km before turning right on to Seal Rocks RoadTurn right into Thomas Road and look for Treachery Camp Park entry points Treachery Head carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at a small carpark near the start of Treachery Headland walking track.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
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About the region
Myall Lakes National Park, on the north coast not far from Newcastle, features one of the State's largest coastal lake systems that offers countless opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, boating and fishing. The park also boasts more than 40kms of beaches that offer some good swimming and surfing spots. You can visit for a daytrip to enjoy a barbecue or picnic and some walking, but it's better to come for the weekend or longer to enjoy all that the park has to offer. There are lots of great campgrounds, some large and some small, including campsites for tents, trailers, caravans, motorhomes, and even boats, so you're bound to find the perfect site to suit your needs. If camping is not your style, you can book in to the heritage listed accommodation at Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse.
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