Tomaree Head Summit Walk

Last updated October 2026

Steep 2.2km return walk to Tomaree Head lookouts over Port Stephens, with WWII gun emplacements nearby.

A 2.2km return walk in Tomaree National Park to the summit of Tomaree Head, 161m above the Port Stephens entrance. NSW National Parks rates it Grade 5: very steep, with many steps, taking 1.5 to 2 hours, though no experience is needed. Two lookout platforms give views of Yacaaba Head, offshore islands and Zenith, Wreck and Box beaches, and there is a picnic table at the top. Whales may be seen from May to November. Park at the lower or upper Zenith Beach carpark off Shoal Bay Road. Bring a hat, water and sturdy shoes. No fee is listed, as of October 2026.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 14 October 2026.