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Hat Head National Park

National Parks and Wildlife Service logoHat Head National Park has long, sweeping beaches, dramatic headlands, and one of the largest dune systems in New South Wales. You'll discover stunning coastal heaths, pockets of rainforest, extensive wetlands and beautiful wildflower displays here.

Head out to Smoky Cape, Hat Head or Kemps Corner for sweeping views of forests, swamps and ocean. Have a picnic, go for a bushwalk, or spend time on some of the state's best beaches. You could also explore Trial Bay Gaol, in Arakoon State Conservation Area.

There are campgrounds in the park, and you can stay in the Smoky Cape lighthouse keepers' cottages for a night or two of splendid isolation. The lighthouse also makes a great day trip: guided tours are available. 

Health warning: with the advent of prolonged wet weather, visitors to the park are advised to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites and minimise their exposure to mosquito borne viruses such as Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. To avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, please refer to the NSW Department of Health website and their brochure on mosquito hazards [PDF].

Sectors in this park (see map below): Hat Head | Smoky Cape |

Where is it?


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What it offers

No visitor centresNo public transportWheelchair Facilities
CampingNo caravan sitesAccommodation
LookoutsPicnics tablesNo kiosks
WalkingDogs and other domestic animals not permittedNo horse riding trails
Cycling trailsNo car touringNo 4WD touring routes
No canoeing opportunitiesNo sailing or boatingFishing
SwimmingNo areas recommended for snorkelling/divingNo adventure recreation opportunities

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These maps give you a basic overview of features and facilities. They do not provide detailed information on topography and landscape, and may not be suitable for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.