Tomaree Head Summit walk
Tomaree National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Tomaree Head Summit walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
2.2km return
Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Very steep and difficult
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Tomaree Head Summit walk is at Tomaree Head.
From Nelson Bay:
- Follow Shoal Bay Road to the lower Zenith Beach carpark
Parking
Parking is available at the lower Zenith Beach carpark or upper Zenith beach carpark.
On busy days you may need to find a parking spot on Shoal Bay Road.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Tomaree National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
A fabulous time to experience Tomaree's wildflowers display.
Summer
Cool off with a dip at Shoal Bay or Box beach, or try snorkelling at Zenith beach; a gorgeous and protected marine sanctuary.
Winter
Fishermans Bay and Boat Harbour are the best places to spot humpback whales as they migrate north between May and July or you can take a guided tour.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
41.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
1.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
May and June
Driest month
October and November
Facilities
Toilets
A toilet is available at the boat ramp, a 4 minute walk from the track entry back towards Shoal Bay.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Fishing
Zenith Beach south is a marine sanctuary zone within the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park. Collecting or fishing is not permitted within this zone.
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
- Anna Bay office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 4984 8200
- npws.huntercoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4154 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, NSW 2315
Park info
- in Tomaree National Park in the North Coast region
Tomaree National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.