Stockton sandspit
Stockton sandspit, close to Newcastle, is a bird watching haven in Hunter Wetlands National Park where you'll find flocks of shorebirds gathering and feeding.
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
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Bouddi coastal walk
Located near Gosford, Bouddi coastal walk is known for its beaches, boardwalk and birdlife. Go whale watching, picnic or swim at Maitland Bay, or simply absorb the ocean views.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Time
- 3hrs 30min - 4hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Bouddi National Park in Sydney and surrounds
The Coast walking track
Enjoy scenic views and wildflowers along The Coast walking track near Bateau Bay. This is a great winter walk, and there are excellent spots for whale watching along this easy walk in Wyrrabalong National Park.
- Distance
- 3km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 15min - 1hr 45min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Wyrrabalong National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Maitland Bay track
Maitland Bay track is one of the central coast's most popular bushwalks. This short, steep walk takes you downhill to the beautiful Maitland Bay and its shipwreck.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 2km return
- Time
- 15 - 45min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Bouddi National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Somersby Falls picnic area
A great place to picnic on the Central Coast, Somersby Falls picnic area is wheelchair accessible and offers barbecues and picnic tables in a lush rainforest setting, with waterfalls and a walking track.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Somersby Falls walking track
Somersby Falls walking track in Brisbane Water National Park runs through rainforest to the bottom of Somersby Falls. It starts at Somersby Falls picnic area, a popular Central Coast rest stop near Gosford.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 0.8km return
- Time
- 30 - 36min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - No wheelchair access
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Bateau Bay Beach picnic area
Come to relax at Bateau Bay Beach picnic area, close to The Entrance and The Coast walking track. It’s well located for swimming and fishing, with barbecues nearby.
Boarding House Dam picnic area
A popular picnic spot with daytrippers in summer, Boarding House Dam picnic area offers all the amenities, as well as local history, paddling, and hiking opportunities.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Coastal walking track
The Coastal walking track links Caves Beach with the headland just south of Pinny Beach, giving spectacular views over the coastline and ocean along the way.
- Distance
- 5km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Wallarah National Park in North Coast
Crackneck Point lookout
If you’re into whale watching, head to Crackneck Point lookout on the Central Coast. With easy parking and accessible picnic spots, it’s a great day-trip destination with spectacular views over The Entrance and Shelly Beach.