Smoky Cape Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages
Hat Head National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Smoky Cape Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages.
Getting there and parking
Smoky Cape Lighthouse Keepers’ Cottages are located in Hat Head National Park. To get there:
From the south:
- Take Pacific Highway and exit at Kempsey, following the road to South West Rocks.
- Follow the signs to Smoky Cape Lighthouse
From the north:
- Take Pacific Highway and exit south of Clybucca Service Station, following the road to South West Rocks.
- Follow the signs to Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in the garage compound area at the base of the cottages. A chauffeured buggy is provided to transport guests and luggage to the cottages.
Best times to visit
This park's sweeping beaches are extremely inviting during summer, but its wildlife and walking tracks make it a joy to visit all year round.
Spring
A birdwatcher's delight as the heath shrubland bursts into a kaleidoscope of wild flowers and birds come from all around, listen out for the guttural call of glossy black cockatoos.
Summer
Take a coastal bushwalk to experience wildflower displays amongst the banksias.
Winter
Spot humpback and southern right whales migrating to northern waters between May and July.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
41.7°C (1968)
Winter temperature
Average
13°C and 20°C
Lowest recorded
4°C (1997)
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
343.7mm
Facilities
- Bed and breakfast cottages have 1 king bed, 1 queen bed and 2 king singles.
- Self-contained cottages have 2 king beds and 2 single beds with trundles.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Assistance may be required to access this area.
Prohibited
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.
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Park info
- in Hat Head National Park in the North Coast region
Hat Head National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day.
Buy annual pass