Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
For Morisset Park, Myuna Bay and Wangi Wangi:
- Take the F3 motorway south from Newcastle or north from Sydney and the Central Coast, and take the Morisset/Mandalong Road exit.
- For Morisset Park, turn right at Fishery Point Road and continue along the road as it becomes Morisset Park Road until you reach Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area.
- For Myuna Bay and Wangi Wangi, take Mandalong Road through Morisset as it becomes Dora Street, then Macquarie Street. The road will become Wangi Road as you cross Dora Creek. Follow it along until you reach Myuna Bay.
- For Wangi Wangi, continue through Myuna Bay and take the Summerhill Drive turn-off, turning right at Dobell Drive.
For Chain Valley Bay and Crangan Bay:
- Take Link Road off the F3, just north of Warnervale. This becomes Pacific Highway.
- For Chain Valley Way, turn left at Doyalson North onto Tall Timbers Road.
- For Crangan Bay, continue north along Pacific Highway. When you reach Crangan Bay, you can walk along the fire trails into the bush.
For Bolton Point (Awaba Bay):
- Take the Cessnock Road exit off the F3 towards Awaba and Toronto
- Continue along the road as it becomes Awaba Road
- Turn left at Carey Street in Toronto to cross the water
- Turn right along Bay Road, which loops around the point to Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area.
For Point Wolstoncroft:
- Access to Point Wolstoncroft is by boat to the headland or via the Sport and Recreation Centre (you are requested to call the centre on phone 1800 819 244 or 4976 1666 before entry).
Park entry points Show more
- Alexanders Trailhead See on map
- Chain Valley Bay Road See on map
- Kanangra Drive See on map
- The Ridgeway North See on map
- The Ridgeway South See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is accessible by train to Fassifern and Morisset, then by bus. For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Safe from the worst of the blazing sun, these months are ideal for a stroll along Yana-y Warruwi walking track, followed by a picnic in the picnic area.
Spring
The wildflowers bloom in spring, along with the bush tucker garden at Terry Hie Hie picnic area.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17.3°C and 33.1°C
Highest recorded
42.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
3.1°C and 18.3°C
Lowest recorded
-6.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
170.9mm
Facilities
Amenities
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
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.
Contact
- in the Country NSW region
Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Narrabri office
02 6792 7300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 1, 100 Maitland Street, Narrabri NSW 2390. Accessible via Dewhurst Street.
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Email: npws.barwon@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Narrabri office
Nearby towns
Moree (50 km)
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Narrabri (98 km)
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Bingara (153 km)
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