Hat Head National Park, Coastal nature reserve in Kempsey Shire, Australia
The national park extends along 12 kilometers of coastline, featuring sandy beaches, dense rainforests, wetlands, and elevated sand dunes facing the Pacific Ocean.
The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service established the protected area to preserve local ecosystems and maintain natural habitats for native species.
The park contains multiple walking trails where visitors observe black swans, spoonbills, hawks, eagles, and various shorebirds in their natural environment.
Visitors can access the park through entry points at Arakoon Road, Gap Beach Road, Hungry Road with a daily fee of 8 dollars per vehicle.
During migration season between May and November, the coastal vantage points allow observation of humpback whales and southern right whales.
Location: Kempsey Shire Council
Operator: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
GPS coordinates: -31.09032,153.02394
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:15
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