Tomaree National Park
Overview
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.
Read more about Tomaree National Park
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.
Highlights in this park
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.
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.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Tomaree National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Nelson Bay office
02 4984 8200
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - Level 1, 12B Teramby Road, Nelson Bay NSW 2315
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Email: npws.huntercoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Nelson Bay office
In this park:
Things to do (18)
- 4WD touring (1)
- Beach (5)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (10)
- Canoeing/paddling (1)
- Environmental appreciation/study (1)
- Fishing (2)
- Historic heritage (6)
- Picnics and barbecues (3)
- Sailing, boating and cruises (1)
- Sightseeing (5)
- Snorkelling and scuba (1)
- Surfing (4)
- Swimming (6)
- Walking (5)