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Checked 13 Oct 2026, 4:05 am
No current alerts or closures are published for Kattang Nature Reserve.
Near Port Macquarie and Taree, Kattang Nature Reserve offers spectacular views, magnificent wildflowers, great photography, easy walking, picnicking, whale watching and fishing.
Kattang Nature Reserve is a spectacular location on the mid-north coast, just waiting to be explored. Surrounded on all three sides by Pacific Ocean, the majestic Perpendicular Point stands tall with 40m vertical cliffs plummeting to the sea below. The outstanding coastal views from the lookout make a perfect backdrop for a great photograph.
Wander along easy walking tracks while taking in magnificent views, and admire the vibrant colours of spring wildflowers which attract the large variety of birdlife. Enjoy picnicking with a view as you indulge in whale watching, and try spotting dolphins in the sparkling waters below.
Head to the rock platforms below and laze away the day lying under the shade of the she-oaks with a good book. Take the kids exploring - the abundant marine life in the rockpools will provide hours of fun. Enjoy swimming at Dunbogan Beach and try your luck fishing from the rocky platforms or the sandy beaches.
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Immerse yourself in colour and surround yourself with blossoming wildflowers.
Wander along the wide rock platform near Washhouse Beach and discover the plentiful marine life in the rockpools.
Try your luck beach fishing at Dunbogan Beach, or from the rock platforms.
Head to Perpendicular Point or Charles Hamey lookout for spectacular views and a great vantage point for whale watching.
Stay, explore and relax across the park.
Grade 3 · Moderate · 3.7km return · 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
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Opening
Always open
Nearby towns
Laurieton (7 km) · Port Macquarie (47 km) · Taree (65 km)
Phone
1300 072 757Website
Visit websitePort Macquarie office
02 6588 5555npws.hastingsmacleay@environment.nsw.gov.au22 Blackbutt Road, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm
Camden Head NSW 2443