Angourie to Brooms Head walking track

How to get there

1. Two-car shuffle: Angourie reserve + Brooms Head village, or book Lake Arragan / Red Cliff and stop short.

How to do it (step by step)

1. Low-tide rock platforms only. Official note: if the tide is high, use the diversion track midway along Back Beach (look for the tall post).
2. Give Red Cliff / Lake Arragan cliffs a wide berth.
3. Start early enough to finish in daylight. This is a full day, not a short evening walk.

Who this day is for

Official first coastal-walk segment: 18 km one-way, Grade 4, 6–7 hours. This is how most people sample the 65 km walk without booking four nights.

You need a Brooms Head pickup, a booked Lake Arragan / Red Cliff stop, or the fitness to reverse 18 km. High-tide note: use the diversion track midway along Back Beach (look for the tall post).

Red Cliff / Lake Arragan

The official segment passes Lake Arragan country. Cliffs are unstable — stay well back, do not stand or sit on the rock, supervise children. The view still works from a safe setback.

Direction and sun

Best walked north to south with the sun at your back — same rule as the full coastal walk. Start early enough to finish in daylight. Extra food if swell closes beach sections even at low tide.

Map (orientation)

Pin may be approximate. Confirm trailheads, parking and track status on NSW National Parks before you drive.