Astills picnic area
Get together for a picnic near Cessnock under the shady gums at Astills picnic area, then head off for a bike ride through Werakata National Park.
- Where
- Werakata National Park in North Coast
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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
Deadmans mountain bike loop
Deadmans mountain bike loop is an easy 8km cycle through rare Hunter Valley bushland. The trail starts near Astills picnic area and is a good choice for a family day trip.
- Distance
- 8km loop
- Time
- 1hr
- Where
- Werakata National Park in North Coast
Monkey Face lookout
Monkey Face lookout provides excellent scenic views over the Martinsville Valley, with space for a picnic.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Guided kayak adventures at Smiths Island
Spend a day exploring mangrove forests and islands by kayak on this tour of Hunter Wetlands National Park with the friendly guides from the School of Yak. It’s a great way to reconnect with nature in this birdwatchers’ paradise around Smiths Island.
- Price
- Fees apply. Free park entry.
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
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The Narrow Place lookout
For scenic views of Hunter Valley, you can't go past The Narrow Place lookout in Watagans National Park. Visit this historic lookout, near Cessnock, to go sightseeing or birdwatching.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Turners walking track
Steep and challenging, Turners walking track in Watagans National Park, near Cessnock, boasts rainforest views, historic heritage and superb birdwatching.
- Distance
- 1km one-way
- Time
- 30min - 1hr 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Alexanders picnic area
This very peaceful picnic area with scenic views, at the southern end of Awaba Bay Foreshore walk is the perfect spot to rest after a bushwalk along beautiful Lake Macquarie - indulge in birdwatching, picnicking, and relaxing among the diverse habitats.
Marmong picnic area
Marmong picnic area is an idyllic place to picnic by the lake, with opportunities for walking, swimming, boating, paddlnig, fishing and birdwatching within Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area.