Trial Bay Gaol
For a glimpse into Australian history, head to South West Rocks to explore the historic ruins of Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon National Park. Make sure you see the view from the sentry’s lookout.
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
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Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Hat Head National Park on the mid-north coast of NSW near South West Rocks is a natural paradise. Explore Smoky Cape Lighthouse, camp by the beach and go fishing and swimming.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Hat Head National Park in North Coast
Bridle trail
Bridle Trail walking track is an easy short walk offering a glimpse of the historic heritage of Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon National Park near Kempsey.
- Distance
- 0.6km one-way
- Time
- 15 - 45min
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
Monument Hill walking track
Featuring stunning coastal views, the easy Monument Hill walk takes in the historic monument built for German gaol internees before finishing at Little Bay picnic area.
- Distance
- 1.4km one-way
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
Powder Magazine walking track
Powder Magazine walking track is a short walk near Trial Bay, in Arakoon National Park, offering scenic views and historic heritage.
- Distance
- 1.1km one-way
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
Trial Bay Kiosk Restaurant
Trial Bay Kiosk Restaurant is temporarily closed. Trial Bay Kiosk Restaurant is fully licensed, offering fine dining, fresh fish and local produce with scenic views over historic Trial Bay in Arakoon National Park.
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
Smoky Cape Lighthouse tour
Walk alongside a NPWS ranger on a fascinating tour of Smoky Cape lighthouse, the highest lighthouse in New South Wales. Take in the stunning coastal scenery along the way.
- Where
- Hat Head National Park in North Coast
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Trial Bay Gaol twilight tour
Explore Trial Bay Gaol by twilight with an NPWS guide by your side. Discover what life was like for prisoners as you watch the sun set in beautiful Arakoon National Park, South West Rocks.
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
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Trial Bay Gaol: Life behind bars kids tour
Come along and find out what life behind bars was really like for the prisoners at Trial Bay Gaol, in Arakoon National Park near South West Rocks. Explore the gaol on this action-packed family tour.
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
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Walk on the dark side: Sunset tour for adults
Wander through the old Trial Bay Gaol at sunset, in Arakoon National Park, near South West Rocks. Visit the darker side of history and hear stories of prisoners' crimes and experiences here.
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
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