Tomaree Head Summit walk

Where

Tomaree National Park in North Coast

Distance

2.2km return

Time suggested

1hr 30min - 2hrs

Grade

Grade 5

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen, drinking water, sturdy shoes

Please note

• Take care along the steep sections on this walk because paved areas can become slippery when wet.
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to whale watch – the best time of year is between May and November.

Take the invigorating short walk to the summit of Tomaree Head, 161m above the Port Stephens entrance. As you hike the track, you’ll enjoy unparalleled views of idyllic Port Stephens and its coastline. From the top, you can even see as far as Cabbage Tree and Boondelbah islands – these nature reserves are the world’s only nesting sites for the endangered Gould's petrel.

When you reach the summit, enjoy panoramic views of Yacaaba Head, Cabbage Tree, Boondelbah and Broughton Islands from the north platform. 

From the south platform, views of Zenith, Wreck and Box Beaches, Fingal Island and Point Stephens Lighthouse will be sure to impress. If you're hiking Tomaree Coastal Walk or Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track the views to the south will be of interest so you can map out the landscape ahead to your destination.

There’s a picnic table at the lookout, so if you have time, take a picnic lunch or some morning tea to enjoy as you take in the view.

On the way back down, don’t forget to try Fort Tomaree walk and check out the historic World War II gun emplacements. 

Take a virtual tour of Tomaree Head Summit walk captured with Google Street View Trekker.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info