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
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Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island
Take a boat or a tour to Fingal Island and explore Point Stephens Lighthouse and historic ruins. Aquamarine Adventure run regular tours to Fingal Island. It's 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
Forestry Hut
If you’re heading north to Astills picnic area then you might stop for a moment to discover some historic heritage at Forestry Hut.
- Where
- Werakata National Park in North Coast
Great North walk - Brisbane Water National Park
You’ll find the Wondabyne to Patonga and Patonga to Pearl Beach parts of the iconic Great North walk in Brisbane Water National Park. Take a short walk or overnight hike.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 38km one-way
- Time
- 1 - 3 days
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Great North walk – Palm Grove Nature Reserve
Palm Grove Nature Reserve features a section of Great North walk, a well-known hiking track that runs from Newcastle to Sydney.
- Distance
- 2.8km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Palm Grove Nature Reserve in Sydney and surrounds
Great North walk - Watagans National Park
The section of Great North walk in Watagans National Park features great scenic lookouts and wonderful birdwatching. It is best suited to experienced bushwalkers.
- Distance
- 10km one-way
- Time
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Tomaree Head Summit walk
Tomaree Head Summit walk offers a short but challenging hike and picturesque ocean views across Port Stephens and beyond. It's a must-see destination if you're in the area.
- Distance
- 2.2km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Tomaree National Park in North Coast
Greater Blue Mountains drive
Greater Blue Mountains Drive takes in the iconic scenery of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property. Explore Glenbrook, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba and beyond.
- Distance
- 1,200
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
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
Circuit walking track
Circuit walking track is a short walk near Newcastle. Plunging into rainforest, following the creek as it passes a dramatic moss-covered rock wall, this is a great place to visit.
- Distance
- 0.6km loop
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast