Overview
These school holidays, join this guided walk in Awabakal Nature Reserve, in Dudley, near Newcastle. Enjoy spectacular wildflowers while you walk to Dudley Bluff to spot whales.
- When
Tuesday 30 September, 2025
Tuesday 29 September, 2026
10am to 12pm
- Where
- Awabakal Nature Reserve in North Coast
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. You'll walk 3km.
- Price
-
Adult $15 per person. Child (5 to 16 years) $10 per person. Family $40 (2 adults and 2 children).
- Meeting point
- Awabakal Nature Reserve, at the end of Ocean Street, Dudley.
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Bring family and friends to meander along trails surrounded by native wildflowers, and find out about the plant species that thrive in this nature reserve. We’ll be heading for Dudleys Buff lookout, where we’ll spot whales on their annual migration. You'll be able to ask questions and learn about these majestic creatures of the sea.
Awabakal Nature Reserve protects a diversity of ecosystems and provides habitat for a variety of threatened wildlife.
Bring your binoculars for a closer look, drinking water, snacks and clothing for all weather.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/whales-wildflowers-guided-walk-awabakal/local-alerts
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Awabakal Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Whales and wildflowers guided walk: Awabakal.
Getting there and parking
To get there by car:
- Take Pacific Highway to the suburbs of Whitebridge / Dudley
- Awabakal Nature Reserve is at the end of Ocean Street, Dudley.
Parking
There is street parking at the end of Ocean Street, Dudley.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Not wheelchair-accessible.