Coastal Walking Track, Wallarah National Park
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Overview
Highlights
If you only have the time or energy to walk one track in Wallarah, then take the Coastal walking track for the best of everything this park offers. This walk has gorgeous coastal and ocean views.
Look out for passing humpback and southern right whales during winter. You could bird-watch along the way. Enjoy the wildflowers in spring, and experience the various types of vegetation and habitats the track takes you through at their peak. You can easily pick out the cabbage-tree palm; it grows up to 25 metres.
The Coastal track also leads to Pinny Beach, which has coarse dark sand and is great for surfing and fishing. Further south is another fishing spot called Shark Hole. Remember to wear a life-jacket when fishing off any rock platform.
Activities
- Walking / hiking
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Picnics
- Bird-watching
- Whale-watching
Facilities
- Walking trail - 5km return, grade 4
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for the most up to date information.
- Ensure you observe all safety signs. Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Wear suitable footwear and always ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements when exploring Australia.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Parking, camping and national park fees may apply. See parks website for more details.
- Please do not feed the wildlife.
Photo & content credits: Destination NSW | National Parks NSW
Location & Supplier
Coastal Walking Track, Wallarah National Park
Address: Spoon Rocks Road, Caves Beach, New South Wales 2281
