Dammerels history walk
Moonee Beach Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Dammerels history walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.9km return
Time
30min - 1hr
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Quality of path
Formed track: The walk is a 1-3m wide track that starts off from the Look At Me Now Headland carpark as grass. The track surface alternates between grass and hard-packed ground before changing to concrete and pavers for the last third of the track.
Steps
Occasional steps: There are 3 steps towards the middle of the walk, where the track meets the bend in Lighthouse Crescent.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Dammerels history walk is in the Look At Me Now precinct of Moonee Beach Nature Reserve. To get there:
- Take Emerald Beach exit off Pacific Highway and then, once in Emerald Beach, turn into Dammerel Crescent.
- Park in Look At Me Now carpark and follow the signs
Parking
Parking is available in an asphalt carpark at the start of Dammerels history walk, at Look at Me Now Headland. The carpark has 2 accessible parking spots and bus parking is available.
It can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
This is the tail end of whale watching season, but the beginning of the best time for birdwatching and wildflower displays.
Summer
Enjoy a dip in the ocean or a splash around in the estuary when the weather's at its hottest.
Winter
Whale migration begins in this season, and you'll find uninterrupted views of the ocean from beaches, headlands and walking tracks.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
-3.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
781.9mm
Facilities
Seats and resting points
There's a bench seat with a backrest towards the end of the walk.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Dammerels history walk is a 1-3m-wide track with gentle hills that has a mixture of surfaces including grass, hard-packed ground and concrete. There's a bench seat with a backrest towards the end of the walk where you can rest.
There are 3 steps in the middle of the walk where the track meets the bend in Lighthouse Crescent. People with reduced mobility may need assistance in this area.
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve in the North Coast region
Moonee Beach Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.