Place Type
Reserves - National Parks,Reserves
Location
103.56kms North of Sydney - Driving 139 km (1 hour 40 mins)
626.98kms South of Brisbane - Driving 789 km (8 hours 50 mins)
806.45kms NorthEast of Melbourne - Driving 1007 km (10 hours 0 mins)
Address & Contact
2283
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Information
This coastal and fake-shore forest area, spread over 16 km of foreshore in six sections around Lake Macquarie, forms an important habitat for kangaroos, wallabies, gliders and many birds.There are opportunities for picnicking, bushwalking, fishing and boating. Wangi Wangi Point and Awaba Bay have established walking track networks, picnic areas and fishing spots. Many areas are great for birdwatching. Point Wolstoncroft (run by the Department of Sport and Recreation, phone 1800 819 244} has facilities and accommodation for a minimum of two nights. Tent and caravan camping, onsite cabins and powered caravan sites are available at Wangi Point Holiday Park (fees apply and bookings are essential, phone 4975 1889).
Access 115 km north-east of Sydney, 50 km north-east of Gosford. Wangi Wangi Point is accessed via Watkins Road, Awaba Bay is off The Ridgeway at Bolton Point, and Point Wolstoncroft is at the end of Kanangra Drive off the Pacific Highway.
Lakes Area (Lake Munmorah), phone 4358 0400