Central Coast Bushwalk

Lyre Trig, Heiroglyphs and Guardian Tree Loop (3km)

A 3km loop through peaceful bushland to Lyre Trig lookout, the Kariong Hieroglyphs, and the ancient Guardian Tree.

At a glance

Distance: 3km circuit
Ascent: 80m
Dogs: No

This 3km loop walk on the Central Coast takes you through peaceful bushland to three unique landmarks: Lyre Trig lookout with expansive views, the mysterious Kariong Hieroglyphs hidden in a sandstone cleft, and the towering Guardian Tree, an ancient angophora exudes peace. It’s a walk rich in natural beauty and local legend, perfect for a short adventure with a mix of views and quiet reflection.

Walk directions

Start / End Point: -33.452081416198546, 151.29129606310485
Turn left a a stump, head up the hill along a path, bit hard to find: -33.45411,151.29931
Yay! You've reached the Lyre Trig point: -33.45153,151.29900
Walk a little along Lyre Trig Road the turn right, there are a few false starts so if it peters out go back to the road and head a little further: -33.45116,151.29961
Yay! You've reached the Heiroglyphs and Guardian Tree, also known as the Grandmother Tree and Grandfather Tree: -33.45126,151.30266
Turn right to head back along Bambina Road: -33.45215,151.30329
Keep right back along Bambina road: -33.45426, 151.30107

Gnarled pale trunk and exposed root of the Guardian Tree angophora

Yellow pea flowers blooming beside the Lyre Trig track

The book

Find a sunset lookout in the book

A Cornucopia of Central Coast Walks indexes its lookouts, including Mt Ettalong, Warrah, Wyrrabalong and Winney Bay, so you can pick a view for the evening from over 100 walks. Each walk has a map and numbered directions for finding your way back as the light goes.

See the book

A picture book

A picture book for when there is no toilet for miles

The quieter tracks have no toilets. The Bush Wee is my read aloud picture book for children aged 2 to 7 that turns needing to go in the bush into the funniest part of the day, and teaches which leaves to use and which stinging ones to avoid.

See the picture book

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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.