List of Bushwalks in Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

This circuit walk in Dooragan National Park starts at North Brother summit picnic area and takes you to the Diamond Head lookout. The northern part of the loop is accessible. The southern part leads through a lush rainforest. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Rainforest Loop

580 m circuit

15 min to 30 min

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Starting from Wilson River picnic area this short and flat return walk will take you through World Heritage rainforest to Glade picnic area beside Wilson River. Have a swim before heading back. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Palm Grove Walk

920 m return

15 min to 45 min

Swim

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Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

1.2 km circuit

30 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting at Sea Acres Rainforest Centre this leisurely circuit walk is best done as a guided tour. There's an entry fee. The walk takes you along the elevated boardwalk to give you a unique view over the forest. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Cafe

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Starting from Diamond Head Camping area car park this return walk takes you to a lookout with great views over Dunbogan beach all the way to North Brother mountain. Have a picnic at the camping area on your way back. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Mermaid Lookout Track

1.4 km return

30 min to 1 h

Mermaid Lookout Track

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Starting from Indian Head campground this one-way walk leads through rainforest and native grasses to Diamond Head campground, crossing Tadea Creek along the way. If you want to return to the starting point you can retrace your steps or make it a circuit walk by returning along Diamond Head Loop along the coastline. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Forest Walking Track

1.4 km oneway

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the car park on Bergalia Crescent, Camden Head, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Kattang Nature Reserve via the Flower Bowl Circuit. This moderately easy loop takes walkers around the Kattang Nature Reserve, located on the Mid North Coast, passing several lookouts with spectacular coastal views along the way. The walk initially winds its way through dense coastal heath, following the Perpendicular Point walking track, then branches off and climbs gently towards the headland known as Lewis Rocks, passing a side trip to the Charles Hamey Lookout. Shortly ahead, the walk passes a side trip to the Dunbogan Lookout before returning to the Bergalia Crescent car park. Both lookouts offers panoramic views over Dunbogan Beach, Gogley's Lagoon and beyond to North Brother Mountain and Diamond Head, as well as the chance to see whales during their annual migration. Along the trail, there are interpretive signs detailing the reserve's history, flora and fauna, as well as benches that provide excellent rest stops. In late winter and spring, there's an abundance of colourful wildflowers, which attract a variety of birdlife. The walk can easily be extended by combining it with the Perpendicular Point Walk. This loop consists of wide and narrow, gently undulating walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and steps, suitable for average fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Flower Bowl Circuit

2 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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Laurieton Track

2.5 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting at Captain Cook Bicentennial Drive this challenging walk takes you to two lookouts and then through rainforest in Dooragan National Park all the way to Laurieton. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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This nice return walk in Willi Willi National Park takes you on a journey to waterfalls. Check the great strangler fig on the way. Pack some food to have a picnic at the end at Wilson River Picnic area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Waterfall Walk

3 km return

3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min

Waterfall

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Perpendicular Point Walking Track

Perpendicular Point Walking Track

3.5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

3.5 km

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Take this return walk in Kattang Nature Reserve through a shady grove for scenic coastal views over Port Macquarie and Diamond Head and whale watching. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Rawson Falls Walk

3.9 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the picnic area, this return walk takes you to the 40m high Rawson Falls for a scenic view from the lookout. Have a picnic and a swim at the swimming hole by the falls. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Diamond Head Loop Walk

4.2 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Diamond Head Loop Walk

4.2 km

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From Diamond Head campground, this circuit walk takes you through Crowdy Bay National Park. Stop at Kylie’s Lookout for great views across Crowdy Bay. Enjoy the mix of forest and heathland with great regard coastline views. You will also walk past Indian Head campground partway through. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Run

45 min to 1 h 15 min

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Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

8.7 km oneway

2 h 30 min to 4 h

From Clarence St car park this walk takes you along the coast all the way to Tacking Point lighthouse, built in 1879. On the way visit Rocky Beach lookout and Harry's lookout or have a rest and a swim at one of the beaches. Part of this walk leads through Sea Acres National Park, dogs are welcome on the rest of the route. Let us begin by acknowledging the Birpai people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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