Big Nellie lookout and picnic area
Big Nellie, in Coorabakh National Park, and the scenic lookout at its base offers a vantage point for photography and birdwatching, as well as a great place to picnic.
- Where
- Coorabakh National Park in North Coast
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Flat Rock lookout
Flat Rock lookout offers scenic views over the Coxcomb, Goonook and Killabakh nature reserves, as well as great picnicking and birdwatching opportunities.
- Where
- Coorabakh National Park in North Coast
Newbys lookout
Newbys lookout, on the edge of the Landsdowne escarpment, offers scenic views over Manning Valley as well as opportunities for birdwatching and picnicking.
- Where
- Coorabakh National Park in North Coast
Starrs Creek picnic area
Great for picnicking and birdwatching, Starrs Creek picnic area in Coorabakh National Park also offers an elevated boardwalk that opens up the rainforest on an easy walk.
- Where
- Coorabakh National Park in North Coast
Bird Tree picnic area
Bird Tree picnic area offers access to some of the largest blackbutt trees in NSW, with a short trail perfect for walking with children and plenty of places to picnic.
- Where
- Middle Brother National Park in North Coast
Brimbin picnic area
Not far from Taree, Brimbin picnic area’s idyllic riverside location is a great spot for picnicking, barbecues, canoeing and birdwatching. It’s also where Dawson River walking track begins in Brimbin Nature Reserve.
- Where
- Brimbin Nature Reserve in North Coast
Abbey Creek picnic area
Abbey Creek picnic area in the southern section of Crowdy Bay National Park offers sheltered tables and direct beach access for swimming, surfing and whale watching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Crowdy Bay National Park in North Coast
Crowdy Gap walking track
The short and sweet Crowdy Gap walking track in Crowdy Bay National Park, near Taree, offers a stroll through rainforest with scenic views and the chance to see koalas.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 0.8km return
- Time
- 15 - 45min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Crowdy Bay National Park in North Coast
Rainforest loop
This relaxing walk close to Laurieton and Port Macquarie loops through rainforest to a remote lookout with coastal views, before returning to Dooragan Summit picnic area.
- Distance
- 0.6km loop
- Time
- 15 - 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Dooragan National Park in North Coast
Rawson Falls walk
Follow Rawson Falls walk all the way to the scenic waterfalls, passing a lookout, picnic area and swimming hole, while enjoying birdwatching and wildlife along the way.
- Distance
- 5km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Boorganna Nature Reserve in North Coast