How to Get There
The Pearl Beach Patonga Firetrail can be started at either end, but we chose Pearl Beach, which has a carpark at the Crommelin Arboretum. Driving through Pearl Beach is interesting, because all of the streets are named after gemstones. A short walk back down the road from the carpark takes you to the start of the track.
The Pearl Beach Patonga Firetrail
The Pearl Beach Patonga Firetrail is a 4.4km well defined track taking around one hour to complete, one-way. It is well maintained and sign posted, because it it a fire trail. Bike riders also use the trail, so be careful to keep out of their way. The track passes through red gum forest, which provides a great backdrop to the walk.
Signpost at the Start of the Pearl Beach Patonga Fire Trail 
The Pearl Beach Patonga Fire Trail 
The Pearl Beach Patonga Fire Trail
Pearl Caves
About 300m into the walk, the hillside on the left becomes steeper and you will notice rock overhangs at the base. These become quite large and form sandstone caves under the cliff. We decided not to walk though the bush to go inside as the undergrowth was very dense. Instead, we looked at them from the track.
Warrah Lookout
Located a further 1.4km past Pearl Caves is Warrah Lookout, with spectacular views over the Hawkesbury River. If you look carefully, Barrenjoey Lighthouse is visible on the far side.
Warrah Lookout Sign 
View over the Hawkesbury River From Warrah Lookout 
View over the Hawkesbury River From Warrah Lookout 
Hawkesbury River Through Trees at Warrah Lookout
What Did We Think?
This was a great walk, with wonderful views from the lookout surrounded by eucalypt forest. We thought it was a good walk because of the scenery and amazing coastal views.
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