Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

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Moonee Beach Nature Reserve. Photo: Robert Cleary/OEH
Moonee Beach Nature Reserve. Photo: NSW Government
Moonee Beach Nature Reserve. Photo: Robert Cleary/OEH
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Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

2 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 1:05 am

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  • Closed areas

    Moonee Creek south bridge (Caravan park to Green Bluff access) closed

    Moonee Creek (Sugar Mill Creek) Bridge is closed as the bridge was removed due to damage. A new bridge will be built in its place, please see below link for details.

    The bridge crossing provides access:

    • to Reflections Holiday Park
    • from Moonee south to Coffs Coast Regional Park, Green Bluff and Sapphire North.

    If you are planning to do the Solitary Islands coastal walk please reroute:

    • west along Moonee Beach Road to the south-west corner of the shopping centre
    • south along new concrete path on eastern side of Pacific Highway
    • south onto southern end of North Solitary Drive
    • east onto North Sapphire Road to the beach access at Beachstone Cafe.

    Green Bluff is still accessible from the south via Rutile trail, off Ivory Circuit in North Sapphire.

    Reflections Holiday Parks Moonee manages this bridge and is contactable on 02 6653 6552.

    Read more about the bridge replacement. https://www.crownland.nsw.gov.au/projects-and-public-notices/projects/moonee-beach-pedestrian-bridge

About

At Moonee Beach Nature Reserve, the rare and unique thrive: endangered bats roost in seaside caves, pockets of coastal rainforest thrive and pandanus trees flourish. Threatened and uncommon plant communities grow on the exposed headlands of Bare Bluff and the confidently named Look At Me Now headland. This place of magnificent scenic views and glorious coastline is the traditional homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people who value Look At Me Now Headland as an important and powerful Aboriginal heritage site.

There's more to make the most of in this gorgeous part of NSW. Bring along your fishing rod, surfboard, diving gear or snorkel for the ocean or more sheltered estuary, which is part of Solitary Islands Marine Park and ideal for kids. Moonee is also a great place for picnicking, hiking, canoeing, birdwatching and seasonal whale watching. Keep your binoculars out for spotting white-bellied sea eagles, ospreys and brahminy kites as they hunt along the coast.

The area at a glance

Part of Coffs Coast Regional Park

Coffs Coast Regional Park

Looking for something to do in Coffs Harbour? Moonee Beach Nature Reserve offers walking, fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and whale watching opportunities.

At Moonee Beach Nature Reserve, the rare and unique thrive: endangered bats roost in seaside caves, pockets of coastal rainforest thrive and pandanus trees flourish. Threatened and uncommon plant communities grow on the exposed headlands of Bare Bluff and the confidently named Look At Me Now headland. This place of magnificent scenic views and glorious coastline is the traditional homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people who value Look At Me Now Headland as an important and powerful Aboriginal heritage site.

There’s more to make the most of in this gorgeous part of NSW. Bring along your fishing rod, surfboard, diving gear or snorkel for the ocean or more sheltered estuary, which is part of Solitary Islands Marine Park and ideal for kids. Moonee is also a great place for picnicking, hiking, canoeing, birdwatching and seasonal whale watching. Keep your binoculars out for spotting white-bellied sea eagles, ospreys and brahminy kites as they hunt along the coast.

Walks
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Plan your visit

Access, facilities and practical details.

Best times to visit

Spring

This is the tail end of whale watching season, but the beginning of the best time for birdwatching and wildflower displays.

Summer

Enjoy a dip in the ocean or a splash around in the estuary when the weather's at its hottest.

Winter

Whale migration begins in this season, and you'll find uninterrupted views of the ocean from beaches, headlands and walking tracks.

Walks in this area

2 walks

Plants and animals

1 species

Animals

  • Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)

Protected species listed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Frequently asked questions

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Before you go

Opening

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Nearby towns

Coffs Harbour (14 km) · Woolgoolga (15 km) · Bellingen (48 km)

Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

Visit website

Coffs Harbour office

02 6652 0900npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au

4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Bucca NSW 2450

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