Saltwater picnic area

Attraction
Saltwater picnic area. Photo: John Spencer/OEH
Saltwater picnic area. Photo: John Spencer/OEH
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Saltwater National Park

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About

Saltwater picnic area is a lovely, wide-open space that makes a perfect spot for a barbecue or picnic. Relax under the sheltered picnic table or spread out on the grass under the shady rainforest trees.

There are free gas barbecues to use while admiring the superb views of the rainforest. Be sure to pack the kids' bikes as they will no doubt enjoy cycling around this picturesque picnic spot.

You can swim, surf, sunbathe and fish at the adjacent Saltwater beach, Khappinghat Creek or the nearby Wallabi Beach. Take a walk along Five Islands walking track and remember to keep your eyes open for the intriguing local wildlife, including carpet pythons, monitor lizards and red-neck wallabies.

Saltwater Beach has been a popular recreation spot for more than a century and continues thousands of years of tradition as a seasonal campsite for Aboriginal people.

Saltwater National Park · North Coast

Enjoy relaxed picnicking or barbecues at this well-equipped picnic area with ocean beaches and walking tracks nearby where you can swim, fish, surf, kayak or birdwatch.

Accessibility
Easy

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Drinking water

Plan your visit

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Frequently asked questions

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Where you'll be

Saltwater NSW 2430

Hours

Open 24 hours