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
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
Laurieton track
This challenging walk from Laurieton town to scenic Dooragan Summit picnic area on North Brother Mountain is not to be missed. The views are some of the best across northern New South Wales.
- Distance
- 3km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Dooragan 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
Dooragan Summit picnic area
Enjoy Dooragan Summit picnic area near Laurieton for its stunning panoramic scenery. After gazing at coastal vistas, have a picnic or walk to more fantastic viewpoints.
- Where
- Dooragan 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
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