Where

Moonee Beach Nature Reserve in North Coast

Accessibility

Hard

Distance

3km one-way

Time suggested

3hrs

Grade

Easy

What to
bring

Drinking water

Please note

• Please be aware that Moonee Creek is tidal and the direction of the tide will effect your travel time and difficulty level
• Eastern grey kangaroos inhabit the reserve. They are powerful wild animals capable of causing serious injury if threatened, so please appreciate them from a distance.
• Remember to take binoculars in you want to bird watch or whale watch

What could be more relaxing than a day paddling, kayaking or canoeing in Moonee Creek? This estuary is part of Solitary Islands Marine Park which was the first marine park to be created in New South Wales. Tranquil and tree-lined, the creek offers a way to explore the southern section of the park.

You can easily spend the whole day enjoying this beautiful estuary. Pack a picnic lunch and fishing rods for catching bream and flathead. Bring along your binoculars for birdwatching – the wildlife is plentiful. The kids can swim, lilo, or wade through the shallows, and, if you check the tides, it can be a very easy trip on the gentle current.

Different forest types can be found in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve, such as littoral rainforest, coastal she-oak and banksia woodland. Try and pick out which is which while passing on your canoe, and keep a waterproof camera handy for that sought-after photograph of a sleeping koala.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info