Coastal walking track
Wallarah National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Coastal walking track.
Track grading
Grade 4
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Distance
5km return
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Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
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Quality of markings
Limited signage
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Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
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Gradient
Short steep hills
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Steps
Occasional steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Coastal walking track is in the Pinny Beach precinct of Wallarah National Park. To get there:
- Park at the end of Spoon Rocks Road at Caves Beach
- Walk around the locked vehicle gate and follow the track
- About 300m from the gate, go left at the fork.
- Follow the marked track and interpretive signs
- There is also access from Caves Beach Road, opposite Copper Valley Close.
- Access is also available from the Caves Beach car park off Caves Beach Road, at the southern end of Caves Beach
Parking
Parking is available at the Caves Beach carpark and on Spoon Rocks Road, a short walk from Coastal walking track.It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wallarah National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Wildflower viewing in the heath along the Coastal walking track.
Winter
Whale watching from the beach and coastal tracks.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 24°C
Highest recorded
42.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
3.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
246mm
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
Fishing from a boat, the beach or by the river is a popular activity for many national park visitors. If you’re planning a day out fishing, check out these fishing safety tips.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Operated by
- Lake Munmorah office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
- 02 4972 9000
- npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1 Blue Wren Drive, Wybung NSW 2259
Park info
- in Wallarah National Park in the North Coast region
Wallarah National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.