The Coast walking track
Wyrrabalong National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about The Coast walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3km one-way
Time
1hr 15min - 1hr 45min
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
The Coast walking track goes from Bateau Bay south to Forresters Beach. You can start the track at either end, or at one of the access points along the way, or including Crackneck lookout.
To start the walk from Bateau Bay:
- Take The Entrance Road and turn east into Yakalla Street
- Turn right onto Bateau Bay Road and then left into Reserve Drive
- The track starts from Bateau Bay Beach picnic area on Reserve Drive
To start the walk from Forresters Beach:
- Take The Entrance Road and turn east into Crystal Street
- Turn left into Kalakau Avenue, which becomes South Scenic Road
- Turn right into North Scenic Road, which becomes Cromarty Hill Road
- Park near the gate and follow the track up to the Wyrrabalong lookout, where the track begins
Parking
- Parking is available at Bateau Bay Beach picnic area a short walk from the northern end of The Coast walking track
- Parking is available on North Scenic Drive, a short walk to Wyrrabalong lookout and the southern end of The Coast walking track
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Wyrrabalong National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
A spring visit allows you to see gorgeous wildflower displays as you walk through the park.
Summer
It's summertime and the water's great – visit to surf, swim or snorkel in the park's superb beaches and it's a great time of year to fish for prawns and blue swimmer crabs at Tuggerah Lake.
Winter
Head to Wyrrabalong or Crackneck lookouts – these high headlands are perfect posts for watching whales on their northern migration.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
20°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
42.4°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 17°C
Lowest recorded
3.4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
246mm
Maps and downloads
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.
Park info
- in Wyrrabalong National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Wyrrabalong National Park is open from 5.30am to 8pm during daylight saving and 5.30am to 6pm rest of year.