Boarding House Dam picnic area
A popular picnic spot with daytrippers in summer, Boarding House Dam picnic area offers all the amenities, as well as local history, paddling, and hiking opportunities.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
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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
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
Breakfast with the whales at Glenrock
Bring a pack breakfast to Hickson Street lookout in Glenrock State Conservation area to start the day whale watching. You'll learn about these sea giants with a NPWS guide and enjoy stunning scenery as the sun rises.
- Where
- Glenrock State Conservation Area in North Coast
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Dudley Beach
Escape the crowds at Dudley Beach in Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle. Enjoy a picnic on the sand, paddle along the shore or search for fossils among the rockpools.
Glenrock twilight tour
Soak in the breathtaking scenery of Glenrock State Conservation Area on this guided tour. We’ll scout out echidnas, sugar gliders, possums and owls along Yuelarbah walking track as they become active from sunset until the stars rise.
Whales and wildflowers guided walk: Awabakal
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.
- Where
- Awabakal Nature Reserve in North Coast
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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
Turners walking track
Steep and challenging, Turners walking track in Watagans National Park, near Cessnock, boasts rainforest views, historic heritage and superb birdwatching.
- Distance
- 1km one-way
- Time
- 30min - 1hr 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Morisset picnic area
Morisset picnic area is located in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area. This area is closed until further notice for safety reasons.