Look At Me Now Headland walk
Moonee Beach Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Look At Me Now Headland walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.6km loop
Time
15 - 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Flat
Quality of path
Well-formed track: The walk is 1-3m wide and mostly paved. If you start the walk at Lighthouse Crescent instead of Dammerel Crescent the walk begins as hard-packed ground and grass before it changes to a pavers.
Steps
Occasional steps: There's a set of 29 timber steps on the eastern side of the walk. There's also a set of 3 steps at the start of the walk if you begin the walk at Lighthouse Crescent.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Look At Me Now Headland 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 down Dammerel Crescent.
- Park in the Look At Me Now carpark and follow the signs
Parking
Parking is available at Look At Me Now Headland walk on Dammerel Crescent, including 2 accessible parking spots. 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 are 2 bench seats with backrests, one in the southern section of the loop walk and one where the paved part of the walk ends.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - hard
Look at Me Now Headland walk is 1-3m wide and mostly paved.
Assistance may be required:
- There's a set of 29 timber steps on the eastern side of the walk. There's also a set of 3 steps at the start of the walk if you begin the walk at Lighthouse Crescent.
- If you start the walk at Lighthouse Crescent, you'll need to cross over a section of hard-packed ground before the track surface changes to pavers.
There are 2 bench seats with backrests along the walk and 2 accessible parking spots on Dammerel Crescent.
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.