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.
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Black Oaks picnic area
Stop at secluded Black Oaks picnic area while enjoying a paddling trip on Myall River, as it offers scenic river views and abundant wildlife, in Myall Lakes National Park.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Myall Lakes National Park in North Coast
Elizabeth Bay picnic area
Enjoy a day out at this perfect picnic spot on the shores of tranquil Elizabeth Bay. Bring your boat and fishing rod, and don’t forget your swimmers.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Munmorah State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast
Moonee Beach trail
This delightful walk through scenic coastal heath leads to the white sands of Moonee beach where you can relax, swim or fish before heading back along the walk.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 4km return
- Time
- 45min - 1hr 15min
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Where
- Munmorah State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast
Rainforest walk to Riverside Park
Rainforest walk to Riverside Park, near Newcastle, is suitable for walking or cycling and crosses Ash Island, ending by the river where you can fish and birdwatch.
- Distance
- 2km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 45min - 2hrs 15min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Medium
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Riverside Park
The family-friendly Riverside Park, near Newcastle, is the perfect base for cycling, walking, fishing and birdwatching on Ash Island.
- Where
- Hunter Wetlands National Park in North Coast
Wreck Beach walk
The short walk to Wreck Beach offers a private alternative to the beaches of Port Stephens, with opportunities for picnicking and whale watching.
- Distance
- 2km return
- Time
- 30min - 1hr
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Tomaree National Park in North Coast
Dudley Beach
Escape the crowds at Dudley Beach in Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle. Enjoy a picnic on the sand, paddle along the shore or search for fossils among the rockpools.
Port Stephens half-day beach fishing safari
Port Stephens Beach Fishing Safaris specialise in small group fishing tours. Climb aboard one of their comfortable 4WDs to find the best fishing spots on Worimi Conservation Lands, near Newcastle.
- Price
- Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Worimi National Park in North Coast
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Double Wharf picnic area
Take a day trip from Newcastle and spend the day picnicking, bushwalking, fishing, paddling and boating on the river at Double Wharf picnic area in Karuah National Park.
- Where
- Karuah National Park in North Coast