Tomaree National Park

Tomaree National Park is a national park in Port Stephens, near Newcastle, New South Wales.

History
This area became a national park in 1984 with two prominent locations in the park are Point Stephens Light, a lighthouse built in 1862 and the Tomaree Head Fortifications, World War II gun emplacements on Tomaree Head which were built in 1941.

Landscape
The landscape is a little hilly with lots of sand dunes, but mostly coastal.

Climate
The park is mostly cool in winter and warm in summer, but it is never hot or cold.

Visitor information

 * Park website

Get in
The only way to get into Tomaree National Park is by car, and only via limited access which may be closed during floods. The western end can be accessed via the Gan Gan Road via either the two towns of Boat Harbour or Fishermans Bay and from the east via the town of Fingal Bay.

Fees and permits
No fees or permits required, but do note the park may be closed with no notice.

Get around
Walking is your only way to get around, but you could take your car around the park albeit it taking about 20 minutes.

Buy
There are no shops in the park and the nearest shops that one can find are located in the residential areas of Port Stephens.

Eat and drink
There aren't any cafes or restaurants in Tomaree National Park but there is one picnic area. The closest cafes and restaurants are either in Nelsons Bay or Anna Bay. The only one place to eat is in the park, but the only way to get in here is outside the park, unless by walking.

Sleep
There is only one place to sleep in this park. The nearest accommodation outside is either in Nelson Bay or Anna Bay.

Stay safe
There are not too many concerns in Tomaree National Park but do watch out for wildlife after dark.

Go next

 * Head out to the rest of Port Stephens
 * Explore Stockton Beach, a beauty in its own right
 * It takes a really long time to get here, but if you can cross the river, head to Myall Lakes National Park