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Whale watching at Woolgoolga

Coffs Coast Regional Park

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  • Humpback whale breaching, creating massive splashing around it. Photo: Jonas Liebschner © DPE

    Whale watching at Muttonbird Island

    Don't miss this free whale watching experience on Muttonbird Island, Coffs Harbour. The whales are on their annual migration, so it's a great time to see them. Our NPWS rangers can answer your queries. 

 

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Moonee Creek, Moonee Beach Nature Reserve. Photo © David Young

Paddle

Moonee Creek canoe route

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Visitors following the trail around the Look At Me Now headland. Photo: Rob Cleary

Walk

Solitary Islands coastal walk

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A bushwalker surrounded by forest on Ulidarra walking track, Ulidarra National Park. Photo: DPE © DPE

Walk

Ulidarra walking track

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Arrawarra Beach Views, Coffs Coast Regional Park. Photo: Rob Cleary

Swim

Arrawarra Headland

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Dammerals Historical walk , Moonee Beach Nature Reserve. Photo: J.Webster

Walk

Dammerels history walk

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Diggers Beach, Coffs Coast Regional Park. Photo: Rob Cleary

Surf

Diggers Beach

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People at the Eastern side lookout. Photo © Rob Cleary

View

Eastern Side lookout

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Emerald Beach, Coffs Coast Regional Park. Photo: Rob Cleary

Swim

Emerald Beach

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Trees along the Freshwater track, Yuraygir National Park. Photo © Rob Cleary

Walk

Freshwater track

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Look at me Now Headland walk, Moonee Beach Nature Reserve. Photo © David Young

Walk

Look At Me Now Headland walk

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Sand and ocean of Mullaway Beach. Photo: Rob Cleary

Fish

Mullaway Beach and Headland

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Picnic table beside Woolgoola Beach. Rob Cleary

Swim

Woolgoolga Beach and Headland

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Walkway over Woolgoolga Lake. Photo: © Rob Cleary

Paddle

Woolgoolga Lake

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The view of the water from Red Cliff and Lake Arragon campgrounds, Yuraygir coastal walk, Yuraygir National Park. Photo: Jessica Robertson © DPE

Walk

Yuraygir coastal walk

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South Solitary Island Historic Site. Photo: Shane Perkins © Precision Helicopters

Explore

South Solitary Island tour

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A hiker walks along a coastal track in Yuraygir National Park. Photo: Marcus Ludriks © Home Comforts Hiking

Walk

Yuraygir guided treks with Home Comforts Hiking

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Corkwood and Scribbly Gum walking track, Yuraygir National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary © OEH

Walk

Corkwood and Scribbly Gum walking track

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Waterwall Way scenic drive, Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Barbara Webster

Drive

Waterfall Way scenic drive

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Wooli to Red Rock walking track, Yuraygir National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary

Walk

Wooli to Red Rock walking track

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A shearwater chick on the ground with grass in the background. Photo: Paul Nunn

Immersive stories

An island sanctuary self-guided audio tour

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End Peak walking track, Ulidarra National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary © OEH

Walk

End Peak walking track

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Falls walking track, Sherwood Nature Reserve. Photo: B Webster

Walk

Falls walking track

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Outdoor learning space, Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve. Photo © Rob Cleary

Learn

Muttonbird Island Outdoor learning space

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Pine Road, Bindarri National Park. Photo: Barbara Webster/NSW Government

Drive

Orara Escarpment 4WD touring route

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Rainforest walk, Coramba Nature Reserve. Photo: Rob Cleary © OEH

Walk

Rainforest walk

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Sherwood Forest drive, Sherwood Nature Park. Photo: L Rees

Drive

Sherwood Forest drive

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Woolgoolga Creek picnic area, Sherwood Nature Reserve. Photo: Lynn Rees © OEH

Picnic

Woolgoolga Creek picnic area

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Bushcare along Coffs Coast, Coffs Coast Regional Park. Photo: OEH

Volunteer

Coffs Harbour bushcare and landcare

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Nearby camping and accommodation

  • Tents at Pebbly Beach campground. Photo: Rob Cleary/DPIE

    Pebbly Beach campground - Yuraygir National Park

    Pebbly Beach campground offers remote beach camping with sites for small caravans and trailers, plus walking tracks and fishing spots. It's only accessible at low tide and is located between Coffs Harbour and Yamba on the NSW north coast.

  • Station Creek campground, Yuraygir National Park. Photo: Rob Cleary/DPIE

    Station Creek campground

    Creekside Station Creek campground in Yuraygir National Park offers family-friendly camping with great swimming and fishing.

Nearby parks

Urumbilum Creek, Bindarri National Park. Photo: Shane Ruming

Park

Bindarri National Park

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Tree tops, Campbells Beach, Coffs Coast Regional Park. Photo:© Rob Cleary

Park

Coffs Coast Regional Park

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Moonee Beach Nature Reserve. Photo: Robert Cleary/OEH

Park

Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

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Walking track, Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve. Photo © Rob Cleary

Park

Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve

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Coramba Nature Reserve. Photo: Robert Cleary © DPIE

Park

Coramba Nature Reserve

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Falls walking track, Sherwood Nature Reserve. Photo: B Webster

Park

Sherwood Nature Reserve

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Car touring trail, Ulidarra National Park. Photo: Robert Cleary © DPIE

Park

Ulidarra National Park

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Lyre bird

Park

Flaggy Creek Nature Reserve

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Lyre bird

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Garby Nature Reserve

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Lyre bird

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Kororo Nature Reserve

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Lyre bird

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North Rock Nature Reserve

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Lyre bird

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North Solitary Island Nature Reserve

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Lyre bird

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North-West Solitary Island Nature Reserve

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Lyre bird

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South Solitary Island Historic Site

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Lyre bird

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South West Solitary Island Nature Reserve

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Lyre bird

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Split Solitary Island Nature Reserve

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Lyre bird

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Yuraygir State Conservation Area

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Aerial shot of the red cliffs at Lake Arragan and Red Cliff campgrounds in Yuraygir National Park. Photo: Jessica Robertson © DPIE

Park

Yuraygir National Park

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Whale watching at Woolgoolga

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