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All the practical information you need to know about Wallarah National Park.

Getting there and parking

From Swansea:

From the Pacific Highway, turn left onto Bowman Street.
Continue along into Park Avenue and turn right onto Caves Beach Road
Continue until you reach the locked gate at the end of Spoon Rocks Road

From Gosford or Newcastle:

Take the F3 to the Motorway Link (exit to Swansea), then continue along the Pacific Highway towards Swansea.
From the Pacific Highway, turn right into Bowman Street at the roundabout.
Continue along into Park Avenue, then turn right onto Caves Beach Road.
Continue until you reach the locked gate at the end of Spoon Rocks Road

Please note that vehicles and motorcycles are prohibited in Wallarah National Park so you'll need to park outside the gates. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

Park entry points

Scenic Drive carpark See on map
Spoon Rocks Road See on map
Yondeo Trail carpark See on map

By bike

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

By public transport

For information about public transport options, visit the NSW transport info website.

Best times to visit

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

Spring

Wildflower viewing in the heath along the Coastal walking track.

Winter

Whale watching from the beach and coastal tracks.

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Safety messages

However you discover NSW national parks and reserves, we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience. Our park and reserve systems contrast greatly so you need to be aware of the risks and take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Cycling safety

Hundreds of cyclists head to our national parks for fun and adventure. If you're riding your bike through a national park, read these mountain biking and cycling safety tips.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Prohibited

Vehicles and motorcycles

Vehicles and motorcycles are prohibited in this park. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

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 North Coast region
Wallarah National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- Lake Munmorah office
  02 4972 9000
  Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm.
- 1 Blue Wren Drive, Wybung NSW 2259
- Email: npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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- Girrakool office
  02 4320 4200
  Contact hours: Monday to Friday, hours vary.
- 59 Girrakool Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Email: npws.centralcoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Nearby towns

Swansea (4 km)

Swansea is an energetic Lake Macquarie town with wonderful boating. It's situated on an isthmus between the lake and the sea.

www.visitnsw.com

Newcastle (30 km)

Newcastle is a harbour city surrounded by amazing surf beaches that are linked by a great coastal walk, the Bathers Way. The walk from Nobbys Beach to Merewether Beach takes about three hours and is a great way to explore the city.