Crackneck Point lookout
If you’re into whale watching, head to Crackneck Point lookout on the Central Coast. With easy parking and accessible picnic spots, it’s a great day-trip destination with spectacular views over The Entrance and Shelly Beach.
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Pelican Beach Road lookout
Pelican Beach Road lookout offers scenic views over The Entrance and Pelican Beach and is a great spot for whale watching. The beach is popular for fishing and surfing.
The Coast walking track
Enjoy scenic views and wildflowers along The Coast walking track near Bateau Bay. This is a great winter walk, and there are excellent spots for whale watching along this easy walk in Wyrrabalong National Park.
- Distance
- 3km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 15min - 1hr 45min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Wyrrabalong National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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.
Lillypilly loop trail
The easy Lillypilly loop trail is a lovely rainforest walk on the NSW Central Coast. Enjoy birdwatching and scenic views over Tuggerah Lakes.
- Distance
- 3.5km loop
- Time
- 1hr 15min - 1hr 45min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Wyrrabalong National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Red Gum trail
Walk the easy Red Gum trail in Wyrrabalong National Park, which loops through coastal forest to a lookout with Toukley and Tuggerah Lake views. After your walk enjoy a picnic, or head to nearby Pelican Beach for a swim.
- Distance
- 3.4km loop
- Time
- 1hr 15min - 1hr 45min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Wyrrabalong National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Tea Tree picnic area and lookout
Check the surf and keep a keen eye out for whales from the lookout at Tea Tree picnic area. A short walk to Birdie Beach, it’s a great spot to stop for lunch and a swim.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Munmorah State Conservation Area in Sydney and surrounds, North Coast