Tomaree National Park

Coordinates: 32°45′10″S 152°8′27″E / 32.75278°S 152.14083°E / -32.75278; 152.14083
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Tomaree National Park
New South Wales
Sign identifying the park
Tomaree National Park is located in New South Wales
Tomaree National Park
Tomaree National Park
Coordinates32°45′10″S 152°8′27″E / 32.75278°S 152.14083°E / -32.75278; 152.14083
Established1984
Area23.18 km2 (8.9 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesNSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
WebsiteTomaree National Park
See alsoProtected areas of
New South Wales

Tomaree is a national park located in New South Wales, Australia, 145–155 km (90–96 mi) northeast of Sydney in the Port Stephens local government area. It is located on the shores of the Tasman Sea, extending north from Fishermans Bay to Shoal Bay passing through Boat Harbour, One Mile, Nelson Bay and Fingal Bay.

Most entry points to the park are indicated by signs installed by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service which usually indicate any activities that may be prohibited within park boundaries. It is a great place for a walk on the beach and whale watching, and you can also come across koalas dozing in the trees.[1]

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,[2] the location of the No. 20 Radar Station RAAF.[3]

This is the traditional land of the Aboriginal people of Worimi, and provides important resources such as food, medicine and shelter.[4]

Photo of several island clusters in a coastal region.
The view of Hawks Nest and beyond from the top of Tomaree Head Summit within Tomaree National Park


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  1. ^ "Tomaree National Park". NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  2. ^ "DECCW – Tomaree National Park - Exploring cultural heritage in the park". Office of Environment & Heritage. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  3. ^ "Radar Returns - Unit: 20RS". radarreturns.net.au. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  4. ^ "Tomaree National Park | Learn more". NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 20 December 2021.