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Central Coast Bushwalk

Elephant Rock Patonga (0.5km)

A short 0.5km walk to a stunning rock formation with ocean views and rock platform at Patonga on the Central Coast.

At a glance

Distance
500m
Ascent
40m
Dogs
No
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Walk directions

  1. Start on Patonga Drive here: -33.54481, 151.27810 Google Maps Link
  2. Elephant Rock: -33.54555, 151.28049 Google Maps Link
Elephant Rock Patonga
This is a beautiful walk with stunning ocean views on the rock platform at the top. It's short and does involve some climbing on rock. It is pretty popular. The rock looks kind of like an elephant.
Elephant Rock Patonga
Elephant Rock Patonga
Elephant Rock Patonga
Elephant Rock Patonga
Elephant Rock Patonga

What does Patonga mean?

Patonga is a local aboriginal word that means "oysters", which are still grown and harvested nearby.

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This walk is on Darkinung country. Good Architect acknowledges the Darkinung people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and we pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Darkinjung Land Council.