Kattang Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Kattang Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
From Port Macquarie:
- Drive south on Pacific Highway to Kew
- Turn left into Ocean Drive and continue driving through Laurieton
- After crossing Dunbogan Bridge, turn left onto The Boulevard, which then becomes Camden Head Road.
- Continue for approximately 4km until you reach the reserve
From Taree:
- Drive north on Pacific Highway and take the exit to Kew
- Turn left into Ocean Drive and continue driving through Laurieton
- After crossing Dunbogan Bridge, turn left onto The Boulevard, which then becomes Camden Head Road.
- Continue for approximately 4km until you reach the reserve
Parking
- Charles Hamey lookout See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Kattang Nature Reserve is accessible by bus from Port Macquarie. For information about public transport options, visit the NSW country transport info website.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Kattang Nature Reserve. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Try your luck beach fishing at Dunbogan Beach, or from the rock platforms.
Spring
Immerse yourself in colour and surround yourself with blossoming wildflowers.
Summer
Wander along the wide rock platform near Washhouse Beach and discover the plentiful marine life in the rockpools.
Winter
Head to Perpendicular Point or Charles Hamey lookout for spectacular views and a great vantage point for whale watching.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 26°C
Highest recorded
25.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
5.3°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
1,188mm
Facilities
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.
Contact
- in the North Coast region
Kattang Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger, or pest management.
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Port Macquarie office
02 6588 5555 for general enquiries only, no bookings.
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 22 Blackbutt Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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Email: npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Port Macquarie office
Nearby towns
Laurieton (7 km)
Located at the base of North Brother Mountain in Dooragan National Park, Laurieton is one of the villages that make up the Camden Haven area on the North Coast of NSW. Laurieton is 30km south of Port Macquarie and offers an idyllic holiday spot for families, nature-lovers and anyone who enjoys a holiday by the beach.
Port Macquarie (47 km)
Vibrant Port Macquarie is surrounded by beautiful waterways - the Hastings River, canals, creeks, bays and the Pacific Ocean. The city also has a five-star collection of golden-sand beaches stretching from Port Macquarie Beach to Town Beach and north along the 16-km swathe of North Beach.
Taree (65 km)
Taree is a major mid North Coast city, ringed by superb beaches. It's situated on the Manning River and set against rolling hills.