Front Beach
Front Beach offers family friendly options including swimming, paddling, liloing and picnicking in Arakoon National Park on the mid North Coast of NSW.
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
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Connors walking track
A medium walk through coastal rainforest and grassy headlands offering whale watching, wildflowers, scenic views, and even a blowhole on the way to secluded beaches.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 3.7km one-way
- Time
- 1 - 2hrs
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Hat Head National Park in North Coast
Gap Beach walking track
Gap Beach walking track is a challenging walk offering birdwatching, swimming, fishing, and scenic views in Hat Head National Park near South West Rocks.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 6km return
- Time
- 2 - 3hrs
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Arakoon National Park, Hat Head National Park in North Coast
Little Bay picnic area
Little Bay, a popular beach picnic spot near South West Rocks on the north coast, features barbecues, shaded tables, children’s play equipment and a kangaroo or two.
- Where
- Arakoon National Park in North Coast
Port Macquarie coastal walk
You'll pass historic sites, stunning coastal scenery, beaches, and rainforest along the Port Macquarie coastal walk. It can be enjoyed as a full day walk or broken up into several short walks.
- Distance
- 9km one-way
- Time
- 3 - 4hrs
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Sea Acres National Park in North Coast
Rawson Falls walk
Follow Rawson Falls walk all the way to the scenic waterfalls, passing a lookout, picnic area and swimming hole, while enjoying birdwatching and wildlife along the way.
- Distance
- 5km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Boorganna Nature Reserve in North Coast
Waterfall walk
This medium-difficulty trail, not too far from Kempsey, walks you through flourishing World Heritage-listed rainforest of Willi Willi National Park. You can also picnic by waterfalls and swim in a natural pool.
- Distance
- 7.2km return
- Time
- 3hrs 30min - 4hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Willi Willi National Park in North Coast, Country NSW
Gap Beach picnic area
Gap Beach picnic area is in Hat Head National Park. It's a great spot to visit when exploring local walking tracks, but to drive there you'll need a 4WD vehicle.
- Where
- Hat Head National Park in North Coast
Queens Lake picnic area
Perfect for swimming, boating and fishing, Queens Lake picnic area, in Queens Lake Nature Reserve, is an ideal family day out on the Mid North Coast, near Port Macquarie.
- Where
- Queens Lake Nature Reserve in North Coast
Perch Hole picnic area
Perch Hole picnic area, beside Lake Innes, is an idyllic spot for a family celebration, a romantic picnic, or to get away from it all and enjoy some solitude in the middle of nature.
- Where
- Lake Innes Nature Reserve in North Coast