Khappinghat Creek
At the flat water Khappinghat Creek, kayak or canoe through undeveloped wetlands, mangroves and rainforest. Swimming and fishing near Taree on the mid-north coast of NSW.
- Where
- Saltwater National Park in North Coast
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Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island
Take a boat or kayak to Fingal Island and explore Point Stephens Lighthouse and historic ruins. Several tour operators run regular tours. It is not safe to walk across the sand spit to the island as the tide and swell can change quickly.
- Where
- Tomaree National Park in North Coast
World War II gun emplacements
Discover the military history of Port Stephens on a guided tour of the historic gun emplacements at Tomaree Head in Tomaree National Park on the north coast of NSW.
- Where
- Tomaree National Park in North Coast
Zenith Beach
Zenith Beach is in Tomaree National Park, near Tomaree Head Summit walk. Framed by rugged and rocky headlands, it’s the perfect spot for a swim.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- Tomaree National Park in North Coast
Black Oaks picnic area
Stop at secluded Black Oaks picnic area while enjoying a paddling trip on Myall River, as it offers scenic river views and abundant wildlife, in Myall Lakes National Park.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Myall Lakes National Park in North Coast
Cape Hawke lookout
Just five minutes from Forster, the Cape Hawke lookout offers spectacular views along the coast from the top of a dedicated tower, perfect for whale watching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Booti Booti National Park in North Coast
Dark Point Aboriginal Place
Dark Point Aboriginal Place, in southern Myall Lakes National Park, is a culturally significant site for the Worimi people with scenic coastal views across to Broughton Island.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Myall Lakes National Park in North Coast
Elizabeth Beach picnic area
A short drive from Forster, Elizabeth Beach picnic area offers a great spot to relax near a beach popular for swimming, surfing, and whale watching in winter.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Booti Booti National Park in North Coast
Five Islands walking track
This gorgeous coastal walking track follows a part of the Saltwater National Park coastline that is rich in Aboriginal history with great spots for swimming, fishing, surfing, and sailing, near Taree.
- Distance
- 2.4km return
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Saltwater National Park, Khappinghat Nature Reserve in North Coast
Fort Tomaree walk
Fort Tomaree walk is an easy walk that runs just below Tomaree Head Summit walk and takes you to the World War II gun emplacements, used in the defence of east coast Australia during World War II.
- Distance
- 2.5km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Tomaree National Park in North Coast