Tomaree National Park

Get driving directions

Tomaree National Park is easily accessible from Nelson Bay and Anna Bay. It surrounds the towns of Boat Harbour, Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay.

• Take the Pacific Highway from Newcastle or Buladelah, turn east into Richardson Road and continue along Nelson Bay Road.
• For Anna Bay and Boat Harbour, turn right into Gan Gan Road
• For Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay, continue along Stockton Street before turning right into Victoria Parade. Continue along Shoal Bay Road which becomes Government Road and then Marine Drive.

Park entry points

• Fingal Beach Surf Life Saving Club See on map
• Tomaree Crescent access See on map
• Tomaree Head carpark See on map

Parking Show more

• Accessible parking at Birubi Point Aboriginal Place See on map
• Birubi Point to One Mile Beach walking track See on map
• Fishermans Bay foreshore See on map
• Iris Moore lookout and picnic area See on map
• Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track See on map
• Tomaree Coastal Walk See on map

Road quality

• Sealed roads

By bike

Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Tomaree National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Autumn is always the best time for hiking and the ocean temperatures are usually still warm enough for swimming.

Spring

A fabulous time to experience Tomaree's wildflowers display.

Summer

Cool off with a dip at one of the beaches with a lifeguard on patrol: Fingal Bay Beach, One Mile Beach, or Birubi Beach. Or if you're an experienced snorkeller, try Zenith Beach; a gorgeous and protected marine sanctuary.

Winter

Fishermans Bay, Iris Moore lookout and picnic area, Boat Harbour, and Birubi Point are the best places to spot humpback whales as they migrate between May and November. Or you can jump on a boat and take a guided tour from one of the licensed tour operators in the area.

Toilets

• Birubi Point to One Mile Beach walking track
• Fort Tomaree walk
• Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track
• Tomaree Coastal Walk
• Tomaree Head Summit walk

Picnic tables

• Birubi Point to One Mile Beach walking track
• Iris Moore lookout and picnic area
• Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track
• Tomaree Coastal Walk
• World War II gun emplacements

Barbecue facilities

• Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track

Boat ramp

• Fishermans Bay foreshore

Cafe/kiosk

• Birubi Point to One Mile Beach walking track
• Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track
• Tomaree Coastal Walk

Drinking water

• Birubi Point to One Mile Beach walking track
• Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track
• Tomaree Coastal Walk

Showers

• Birubi Point to One Mile Beach walking track
• Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay walking track
• Tomaree Coastal Walk

• Tomaree National Park factsheet
• Tomaree National Park map (3.2MB pdf)

Please note that parts of Tomaree National Park are not open to vehicle access. Please contact the Nelson Bay park office before heading out to confirm access.