Tomaree Coastal Walk
Tomaree National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Tomaree Coastal Walk.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
27km one-way
Time
2 - 3 days
Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Short steep hills
Steps
Many steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
The nearest town to the start point is Shoal Bay which is about 3 hours drive from Sydney and about 1 hour drive from Newcastle.
You’ll be starting the walk at Tomaree Head Summit near Shoal Bay. A combination of paid and free all-day parking is available along Shoal Bay Road, and at Zenith Beach upper and lower car parks. Refer to car park and road signage. Arrive early because this area is busy on weekends and in summer.
.From Nelson Bay:
- Follow Shoal Bay Road to the upper or lower Zenith Beach car park
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at the upper or lower Zenith Beach car park.
On busy days you may need to find a parking spot on Shoal Bay Road.
By public transport
You can catch a bus or a local taxi from your accommodation to the base of Tomaree Head Summit.
Port Stephens Coaches run buses to Shoal Bay and Anna Bay. Route 130 stops at many locations along this walk including Shoal Bay, Nelson Bay, Fingal Bay, One Mile, Boat Harbour, Birubi Point and Anna Bay.
Visit the Transport for NSW website for trip planning.
Facilities
Toilets
Public toilets are available along this walk at: Fingal Bay Beach, One Mile Beach, Boat Harbour, Fishermans Bay, Robinson Reserve, and Birubi Point.
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Picnic tables are located at: Robinson Reserve near Birubi Point, Iris Moore lookout and picnic area, Fishermans Bay, Boat Harbour, One Mile Beach, and Fingal Bay Beach.
Cafe/kiosk
Cafés are located along the way at: Fingal Bay Beach, One Mile Beach, and Birubi Point (seasonal hours).
Carpark
Parking is available at the upper and lower car parks at Zenith Beach, behind Fingal Bay surf life saving club, behind One Mile Beach surf life saving club, Robinson Reserve at Anna Bay, and at Birubi Point surf life saving club.
Drinking water
Drinking water is available from amenities blocks along the way at: Fingal Bay, Barry Park, One Mile Beach, Boat Harbour, Fishermans Bay, and Birubi Point.
Showers
Beach shower facilities are available at Fingal Bay surf life saving club, One Mile Beach behind the surf life saving club, and Birubi Point surf life saving club.
- Cold showers
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
This multi-day experience is not wheelchair accessible, however there are several locations along the way that are:
- Iris Moore picnic area and lookout
- Birubi Point Aboriginal Place
- Fingal Bay Beach has a wheelchair accessible track to the water
- Barry Park has flat paths and easy access lookouts
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
- 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.