Smoky Cape picnic area

Get driving directions

Smoky Cape picnic area is in the Smoky Cape precinct of Hat Head National Park. To get there:

• Take Arakoon Road from South West Rocks
• Turn onto Lighthouse Road and follow the signs to Smoky Cape Lighthouse

Road quality

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Smoky Cape picnic area, including 2 accessible parking spots.

This park's sweeping beaches are extremely inviting during summer, but its wildlife and walking tracks make it a joy to visit all year round.

Spring

A birdwatcher's delight as the heath shrubland bursts into a kaleidoscope of wild flowers and birds come from all around, listen out for the guttural call of glossy black cockatoos.

Summer

Take a coastal bushwalk to experience wildflower displays amongst the banksias.

Winter

Spot humpback and southern right whales migrating to northern waters between May and July.

Toilets

• Non-flush toilets

Picnic tables

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Step-free access

There's step-free access around the picnic area with a concrete path that leads from Lighthouse Road, past the facilities and to the nearby walking tracks.

• Step-free outdoor pathways

Seats and resting points

There are 2 bench seats with backrests at the picnic area, one near the barbecues and one closer to the Lighthouse Road carpark.

• Smoky Cape picnic area factsheet
• Smoky Cape picnic area map (1.9MB pdf)

Disability access level - medium

The picnic area is flat and step-free, with a concrete path that leads from Lighthouse Road, past the facilities and to the nearby walking tracks. Accessible facilities include:

• 2 accessible parking spots in the carpark
• Accessible flush toilets that are set along a concrete pathway
• 2 bench seats for resting

From the concrete pathway, you'll need to cross over a short stretch of flat grass to get to the picnic tables and bench seats.