Central Coast Bushwalk

Woy Woy Lions Park to Blackwall Mountain (3.6km one way 7.2km return)

A 7.2km return walk from Lions Park Woy Woy to Blackwall Mountain summit with waterfront views and moonlit reflections.

At a glance

Distance: 7.2km return
Ascent: 120m
Prams: Part of the walk, the formed path section

As an accessible alternative, turn back at the end of the formed path. This is a great pram walk as well, with still, reflective water scenes. It is also a lovely night time walk as well, you can watch the moon reflected in the water.

Walk directions

Start at Lions Park at Woy Woy: -33.48499, 151.33645 Google Maps Link
Turn straight, the formed path ends, continue walking along he grassy waterfront: -33.500478, 151.331531 Google Maps Link
Turn left up the hill in the carpark until you get the road (very steep): -33.501999, 151.336273 Google Maps Link
Cross the road and walk up the hill past the gate: -33.502375, 151.336117 Google Maps Link
Turn Right up the hill: -33.505519, 151.334025 Google Maps Link
Yay! You have reached the top of Blackwall Mountain, head back down the hill: -33.507139, 151.336166 Google Maps Link

Yellow sailboat moored in still water on the Woy Woy waterfront at dusk

Ducks paddling near a long jetty on Woy Woy's still waters at sunset

Boy on a bike leads his father along the Woy Woy foreshore path

Bike path along the Woy Woy shoreline lined with golden autumn trees

Golden sunset light along the waterfront path as father and son walk

Modern angled roof home with a glass balcony above the Woy Woy waterfront

Two wooden jetties framing a grassy point on the Woy Woy waterway

Calm water and distant hills viewed from a jetty near Blackwall Mountain

Path leading to a shaded playground beside the Woy Woy foreshore

Toddler riding a balance bike through a waterside reserve carpark

What does Woy Woy mean?

Woy Woy is a local aboriginal word that means "The big lagoon", perhaps because of the large body of water that surrounds it.

The book

12 pram and wheelchair friendly walks in the book

A Cornucopia of Central Coast Walks lists 12 accessible walks, including the Tuggerah Lake Walk, the Kincumber waterfront, Norah Head Lighthouse and the Bulgandry engravings, each with a map and the climb up and down.

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A picture book

A picture book for the toddler in the pram

The Bush Wee is my read aloud picture book for toddlers and preschoolers, about a big bush walk, a very important bush wee and a race back to the car. Its repeating refrain is written for little ones to chant along to.

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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.