Lake Toolooma trail is a 5km, grade 4 Return hike located in the Heathcote National Park, NSW. The hike should take approximately 2.5hrs to complete.

Summary

This lovely Sutherland bushwalk may only take a couple of hours to complete, but the wonderful sense of solitude it promotes gives you a real feeling of escape. Lake Toolooma trail leads you through uninterrupted bushland to a scenic secluded dam that offers great birdwatching. Though it can be quite steep at times, the trail, like most of the walks in Heathcote National Park, is easily accessed from Waterfall train station.
Soak up picturesque views including Sydney sandstone vegetation and lovely water glimpses as you hike along this rough track. Keep your eyes peeled for birds like honeyeaters, wattlebirds and delicate fairy wrens.
In spring, the heath erupts with wildflowers, including Gymea lilies, tea trees, grevilleas, waxflowers and banksias. Why not take the camera and get some great photos along the way?

About the Region

Heathcote National Park in the Sydney and surrounds and South Coast regions
Heathcote National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

Getting There

To Warabin Street, Waterfall. Lake Toolooma trail is in the south-eastern corner of Heathcote National Park. To get there on foot from Waterfall train station:Follow Korooban Street over Princes Highway for approximately 400mTurn right onto Camp Couts trail and then right again to begin Lake Toolooma trailAlternatively:Park at the end of Warabin Street and follow the fire trail for 50m to the signposted Bullawarring walking track and continue for 450mTurn left at the junction to continue along Lake Toolooma trail Park entry points Warabin Street, Waterfall See on map Parking Parking is not available at Lake Toolooma trail – access is via a 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.