Tomaree Head
Tomaree Head
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- Shihoko PMelbourne, Australia536 contributionsBreathtaking views from the summitThe climb to the summit is recommended for those with medium levels of fitness and above. The view from the summit is one of my favourite views and is a rewarding walk. It provides a 360 view of the surrounds and is an exceptional place for a sunset. Highly recommended!Visited February 2023Travelled soloWritten 19 March 2023
- Margarita S9 contributionsBest views in NSW!The hike to the top of Mt Tomaree is hard work but the views from the top are jaw-dropping. The walk is rated as Grade 5, the only one I came across in Australia, but while it is fairly tough there are much tougher walks in the Blue Mountains that are rated as Grade 4. So don't let the grading put you off this hike. It is an absolute must-do in Port StephensVisited July 2022Written 7 June 2023
- Lance R5 contributionsShort and challenge but worth the effort and great workout.Short and challenging with amazing views. The walk up the Summit was truly a physical challenge but worth it. The incline is fairly steep and there are a number of stairs to climb as a result but overall worth the effort.Visited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 11 January 2024
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Lance R
5 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Short and challenging with amazing views. The walk up the Summit was truly a physical challenge but worth it. The incline is fairly steep and there are a number of stairs to climb as a result but overall worth the effort.
Written 11 January 2024
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RustyHTims59
Tamworth, Australia108 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This is a track that I have ventured to run / walk many times over the past 40 years & with the recent partial upgrade from ladders to the wide staircases it’s so much more manageable especially when it is fully completed.
Runners can do the round trip in less than 30 minutes where walkers will have it all sown up on under an hour.
Runners can do the round trip in less than 30 minutes where walkers will have it all sown up on under an hour.
Written 30 December 2023
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,570 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We enjoyed a walk up to the lookout and although the weather was windy and a bit rainy, it was a great walk and view. Worth doing and it was not that challenging.
Written 19 October 2023
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Rav
Eastern Shore of Virginia, VA8 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
This is very difficult trail. View out the top is to die for but the wal to there, not everyone should come in
Written 15 October 2023
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Orle
Brea, CA8 contributions
July 2023 • Friends
We were pursuing the top through these trail which is in bad repairment state A fine fit hiker only trail
Written 24 August 2023
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Margarita S
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia9 contributions
July 2022
The hike to the top of Mt Tomaree is hard work but the views from the top are jaw-dropping. The walk is rated as Grade 5, the only one I came across in Australia, but while it is fairly tough there are much tougher walks in the Blue Mountains that are rated as Grade 4. So don't let the grading put you off this hike. It is an absolute must-do in Port Stephens
Written 8 June 2023
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RoadzLessTraveled
Sydney, Australia307 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
A great hike to a spectacular lookout. The lower potions of this track are paved and easy-going, however it does get a little bit steeper towards the top. The World War II gun emplacements are on a separate track that does require a slightly more challenging bushwalk to the summit.
Written 24 April 2023
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yazitravels
Bordeaux, France415 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The most spectacular view I have seen since I left brisbane. The view is just breathing, the Crystal water, sand ,ocean and the two islands at the back. Mamma Mia! A short walk or a long one you decide, as you can walk along the shore.
Written 30 March 2023
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Shihoko P
Melbourne, Australia536 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
The climb to the summit is recommended for those with medium levels of fitness and above. The view from the summit is one of my favourite views and is a rewarding walk. It provides a 360 view of the surrounds and is an exceptional place for a sunset. Highly recommended!
Written 19 March 2023
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DRS69
Colorado234 contributions
Dec 2022
What an incredible hike up to the summit outlook. Not a difficult climb, and the views are spectacular. The path is very well maintained,
Written 10 January 2023
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tessagood
10 contributions
Can I walk it wearing birkenstocks?
denrose5760
Grafton, Australia20 contributions
Definitely not in wet weather.
pascalbatan
Salamander Bay, Australia
Are dogs allowed
Mehmet Haluk S
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Other than certified assistance dogs, pets are not allowed.
Ella H
Sydney, Australia61 contributions
Can kids do this walk?
Trusted_Review3r
Sydney, Australia630 contributions
Hi Ella,
It shouldn't be an issue for the kids as long as they are closely supervised. There are some steep metal stairs as mentioned by other reviewers where the gap between the stairs is quite high for young legs. also some area's don't have fencing and may be slightly slippery.
Don't let this turn you away, it really is a good experience and the kids will love the outdoors.
There is a species of spiders which are away 'from humans' so I am sure the kids will love seeing them.
If you are lucky you will see a goana which we saw, again this is in the bushes away from the walk way.
Is it nice to go up there of a night time?.
cheron51
Melbourne, Australia148 contributions
Depends... if your a bat it's fine otherwise no point wait till the sun comes up & Dracula has gone back to bed.
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