Headland Walking Track

Attraction
Saltwater headland, Saltwater NP. Photo: Kevin Carter/NSW Government
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Saltwater National Park

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About

Headland walking track is a short, leisurely stroll that takes you through lovely rainforest to the headland. Experience amazing views out over Saltwater Beach, Khappinghat Creek and Pacific Ocean.

If you're an eager whale-watcher, you'll love to walk to the viewing platform to spot humpback and Brydes whales migrating from May through November. The whole family can learn more about these majestic marine mammals from the information boards at the end of the track.

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for other interesting, endangered or vulnerable species, such as the little tern and pied oystercatchers. On Wallabi Beach, look up to spot glorious white-bellied sea eagles that often soar overhead. If you're particularly lucky, you might even see an osprey as it plummets into the ocean to catch fish.

Saltwater National Park · North Coast

This short walk around the headland takes you to a whale watching viewing platform, has Aboriginal history, is near Khappinghat Nature Reserve near Taree.

Difficulty
Grade 3 · Moderate
Distance
0.7km return
Time
15 - 30min
Accessibility
Medium

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Get in touch

Park office

02 6552 4097

Where you'll be

Saltwater Road

Wallabi Point NSW 2430