Moonee Beach Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Moonee Beach Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Coffs Harbour:
- Travel north on Pacific Highway and take Emerald Beach exit to access the main tourist information
Park entry points
- Look At Me Now carpark See on map
- Moonee Creek carpark See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
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 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
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
Moonee Beach Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Coffs Harbour office
02 6652 0900
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. - 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
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Email: npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Coffs Harbour office
Nearby towns
Coffs Harbour (14 km)
Coffs Harbour is a coastal city on the North Coast, packed with things to do. It's surrounded by lush forests and national parks.
Woolgoolga (15 km)
Woolgoolga is a busy rural service town with a large Sikh population. It features a coastal setting surrounded by banana farms and forested hills.
Bellingen (48 km)
Bellingen is a laid-back, tree-lined town with a New Age vibe. It's set in a luxuriant valley beside the Bellinger River.