Saltwater National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Saltwater National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Taree or the Pacific Highway:
- Take Old Bar Road then turn right at Saltwater Road. Follow Saltwater Road to Saltwater National Park.
Park entry points
- Saltwater Road access See on map
Parking
- Khappinghat Creek See on map
- Saltwater picnic area See on map
- Wallabi Beach See on map
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
There is no public transport available to Saltwater National Park.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Saltwater National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take walks around the headland and through to adjoining Khappinghat Nature Reserve.
Spring
Enjoy whale watching from the viewing platform at Saltwater Point from August through November.
Summer
Swim, surf and sunbathe on the beaches, canoe and kayak in the creek, or enjoy a picnic on the grass under the shady rainforest trees.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17°C and 29°C
Highest recorded
45.2°C
Winter temperature
Average
8°C and 21°C
Lowest recorded
-5°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
280.2mm
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets
Picnic tables
Boat ramp
Drinking water
Showers
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
Saltwater National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to fire danger.
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Taree office
02 6552 4097
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. - 78 Hargreaves Drive, Taree NSW 2430
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Email: npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Taree office
Nearby towns
Old Bar (7 km)
As well as its beachside attractions, Old Bar is an ideal base for exploring nearby natural attractions. Crowdy Head National Park and the beautiful waterways of Myall lakes National Park are just two of the best.
Taree (18 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.
Forster (44 km)
Dominated by water sports Forster is the centre of the Great Lakes area.