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Port Macquarie Coastal Walk (9km)

Sea Acres National Park

New South Wales

9km

4 hrs

Grade 4

One Way

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Discover the 9km Port Macquarie coastal walk, a Grade 4 hiking trail where the forest meets the sea in NSW. Starting at Town Beach, the trail winds through historic sites, stunning seaside views, and ends at Tacking Point Lighthouse. Ideal for a 4-hour adventure, the trail offers whale sightings (May-Nov), refreshing swims, and barbecue spots. Perfect for experienced bushwalkers or families seeking shorter segments.

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Hike overview


Track grade


Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

Practical information


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Port Macquarie Coastal Walk (9km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Sea Acres National Park.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Bonny Hills, Kendall, Lake Cathie, Port Macquarie, Wauchope

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Acknowledgement of Country

Port macquarie coastal walk (9km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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