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Tomaree National Park

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Upgrades in Tomaree National Park

Construction of Tomaree Costal Walk is underway and will be completed in June 2023. Works will be focused at Tomaree Summit walking track and Birubi Point between March and May. Find out more about the investment being made to upgrade infrastructure in Tomaree National Park.

Tomaree National Park near Port Stephens is a great weekend getaway. Explore the historical significance of Fort Tomaree on a school excursion, or go whale watching, walking to see koalas or fishing and have a tasty picnic lunch by the beach.

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Tomaree National Park, jointly managed with Hunter Water Corporation, provides a magnificent backdrop to the coastal towns and villages of Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay, Boat Harbour and Anna Bay. It’s the only place in NSW where you can see outcrops of the acid volcanic rock rhyodacite.

It’s an excellent spot for whale watching and offers a range of scenic walks, including the short Wreck Beach walk through coastal angophora forest and the longer Morna Point walk that comes alive with spring wildflowers. Keep your eyes out for koalas dozing high in the trees.

The park’s beaches are pretty places for a family barbecue and there are picnic facilities around Anna Bay and Fishermans Bay - enjoy a swim or snorkel or head to One Mile Beach for some surfing. There are some good places for fishing, though you’ll need to check the marine park zoning before setting out.

However you choose to spend your time in Tomaree National Park, make sure you hike the Tomaree Head Summit walk. It’s not difficult and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views over Port Stephens, the coast and Broughton, Cabbage Tree and Boondelbah islands nature reserves. While you’re there, check out the historic gun emplacements, part of Fort Tomaree and built in 1941 as part of Australia’s World War II east coast defence system.

 

Gould's petrel immersive story

See the amazing journey of the Gould’s petrel come to life with our augmented reality immersive story. Enjoy this mobile experience at Tomaree National Park, or without leaving home.

A Gould's petrel chick, Cabbage Tree Island. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

 

Port Stephens ultimate weekend

Port Stephens is a magical spot for a weekend getaway. Hit the pristine beaches, swim with the dolphins, surf the waves or sand dunes, and take in the views from Tomaree. Here's your fun-packed itinerary.

A couple walking along the beach at Tomaree National Park. Photo: Tim Clark/DPIE