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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
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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

  1. Start / End Point: -33.452081416198546, 151.29129606310485
  2. Turn left a a stump, head up the hill along a path, bit hard to find: -33.45411,151.29931
  3. Yay! You've reached the Lyre Trig point: -33.45153,151.29900
  4. 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
  5. Yay! You've reached the Heiroglyphs and Guardian Tree, also known as the Grandmother Tree and Grandfather Tree: -33.45126,151.30266
  6. Turn right to head back along Bambina Road: -33.45215,151.30329
  7. Keep right back along Bambina road: -33.45426, 151.30107
Grandmother Tree
gosford hieroglyphs
gosford hieroglyphs
Guardian Tree
grandfather tree
gosford hieroglyphs
Gnarled pale trunk and exposed root of the Guardian Tree angophora
Yellow pea flowers blooming beside the Lyre Trig track
Guardian Tree
Grandfather Tree
Grandmother Tree
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This walk is on Darkinjung country. Good Architect acknowledges the Darkinjung people as the Traditional Custodians of this land and we pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Darkinjung Land Council.