Saltwater National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Saltwater National Park is a small coastal reserve surrounded by rainforest, just east of Taree. It’s a popular seasonal camping spot for local Aboriginal people, and its convenient coastal locale means that surfers, swimmers and fishers find it equally attractive.

Saltwater Beach is a much-loved surfing area, also great for swimming and sunbathing. The large, well-equipped Saltwater picnic area, adjacent to the beach, makes a perfect spot to relax between swims. Wallabi Beach is great for a surf. Or, you can paddle a canoe, kayak, or fish amongst the mangroves along Khappinghat Creek.

The views from Headland walking track are not only spectacular, it’s a great place to go whale watching. From August through to November, you might spot humpback whales on their annual migration.

All year round, be sure to keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins surfing the waves, sea eagles swooping into the sea to catch their prey, and brush turkeys wandering along the tracks in search of food.

Facilities

Boating Facilities Non Smoking Picnic Area

Activities

Canoeing/Kayaking Fishing Surfing Swimming Walks

Disabled Assistance

Disabled access available

Nearby Things to Do

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Bowls

The Hallidays Point Sports Club

Hallidays Point, Mid-Coast

Saltwater Surf School

Saltwater Surf School

Old Bar, Mid-Coast

Red Head at Hallidays Point

Red Head Beach

Red Head, Mid-Coast

Knappinghat Creek, Five Islands Walking Track. Photo: Kevin Carter/NSW Government.

Five Islands Walking Track

Saltwater, Mid-Coast

Farquhar Inlet on the Manning River

Farquhar Inlet

Oxley Island, Mid-Coast

Tennis courts

Old Bar Tennis Club

Old Bar, Mid-Coast

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