Tomaree National Park

城市概覽

History This area became a national park in 1984 with two prominent locations in the park are Point Stephens Light, a lighthouse built in 1862 and the Tomaree Head Fortifications, World War II gun emplacements on Tomaree Head which were built in 1941.

Landscape The landscape is a little hilly with lots of sand dunes, but mostly coastal.

Flora and fauna

Climate The park is mostly cool in winter and warm in summer, but it is never hot or cold.

Visitor information Park website

如何抵達

The only way to get into Tomaree National Park is by car, and only via limited access which may be closed during floods. The western end can be accessed via the Gan Gan Road via either the two towns of Boat Harbour or Fishermans Bay and from the east via the town of Fingal Bay.

當地交通

Walking is your only way to get around, but you could take your car around the park albeit it taking about 20 minutes.

必看景點

1 World War II gun emplacements (take Fort Tomaree walk). These are of particular interest for those military history enthusiasts which played a role in protecting Australia during WWII. If you're going here during whale watching season (May-November), bring some binoculars, as you may as well have a chance of spotting them. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Fingal Island (Shark Island). Nice quiet island, as seen in the banner, connected to the mainland via an isthmus. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Port Stephens Lighthouse, Lighthouse Trail, Fingal Bay. 7AM-7PM. This lighthouse was built in 1862, it has a flared appearance which gives it a different unique look compared to other lighthouses in NSW. (updated Oct 2021) 4 Fingal Beach, Ocean Beach Trail, Shoal Bay. There's no saying no to sliding down the beach here. (updated Oct 2021) 5 Box Beach, Box Beach Road, Shoal Bay. This beach is more or less interesting than the other beaches in the area, unless you're an avid surfer. (updated Oct 2021)

體驗活動

1 Tomaree rock climbing courses, 16 Noamunga St, Boat Harbour, ☏ +61 422 372 273, [email protected]. $130 per person for 3 hrs. These cliffs are generally beginner friendly, even if you're a first timer. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Tomaree Head Summit walk. 2.2km return, although it is very hard and steep. Takes about 1.5-2 hours to do, but the views are rewarding. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Fort Tomaree walk. The walk that takes you through most WWII relics. (updated Oct 2021) 4 Wreck Beach walk. 2 km (1.2 mi) return walk, which takes about 30 minutes at best to an hour at max to do. (updated Oct 2021) Fingal Island historical lighthouse tour. A small tour of the Point Stephens Lighthouse. (updated Oct 2021) 5 Samurai Beach. A surfing and clothing optional beach. (updated Oct 2021)

購物

There are no shops in the park and the nearest shops that one can find are located in the residential areas of Port Stephens.

住宿

There is only one place to sleep in this park. The nearest accommodation outside is either in Nelson Bay or Anna Bay.

1 Samurai Beach campground, Samurai Beach Track, One Mile. Tent camping, 20 campsites available. It is conveniently by the beach, however travellers should note that the nearby Samurai Beach is clothing optional. If you are uncomfortable camping near a clothing optional beach, your only options are to stay in one of the motels in Port Stephens. Another thing to note is that access to the campground can only be done via a 4WD. $6 booking fees apply. (updated Oct 2021)

順遊推薦

Head out to the rest of Port Stephens Explore Stockton Beach, a beauty in its own right It takes a really long time to get here, but if you can cross the river, head to Myall Lakes National Park