Crackneck Point lookout
If you’re into whale watching, head to Crackneck Point lookout on the Central Coast. With easy parking and accessible picnic spots, it’s a great day-trip destination with spectacular views over The Entrance and Shelly Beach.
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Monkey Face lookout
Monkey Face lookout provides excellent scenic views over the Martinsville Valley, with space for a picnic.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
The Narrow Place lookout
For scenic views of Hunter Valley, you can't go past The Narrow Place lookout in Watagans National Park. Visit this historic lookout, near Cessnock, to go sightseeing or birdwatching.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Muirs lookout
Muirs lookout at Jilliby State Conservation Area displays amazing scenic views from the Watagan Range overlooking neighbouring townships.
Pelican Beach Road lookout
Pelican Beach Road lookout offers scenic views over The Entrance and Pelican Beach and is a great spot for whale watching. The beach is popular for fishing and surfing.
Pink Caves
Located in Munmorah State Conservation Area near Moonee, Pink Caves is closed to visitors. The caves are extremely unsafe to visit due to serious safety risks caused by dangerous waves and tides.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Munmorah State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast
The Coast walking track
Enjoy scenic views and wildflowers along The Coast walking track near Bateau Bay. This is a great winter walk, and there are excellent spots for whale watching along this easy walk in Wyrrabalong National Park.
- Distance
- 3km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 15min - 1hr 45min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Wyrrabalong National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Bateau Bay Beach picnic area
Come to relax at Bateau Bay Beach picnic area, close to The Entrance and The Coast walking track. It’s well located for swimming and fishing, with barbecues nearby.
Coastal walking track
The Coastal walking track links Caves Beach with the headland just south of Pinny Beach, giving spectacular views over the coastline and ocean along the way.
- Distance
- 5km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Wallarah National Park in North Coast
Moonee Beach trail
This delightful walk through scenic coastal heath leads to the white sands of Moonee beach where you can relax, swim or fish before heading back along the walk.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 4km return
- Time
- 45min - 1hr 15min
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Where
- Munmorah State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast