Wyrrabalong National Park Travel Guide

Wyrrabalong National Park, meaning 'headland looking over the sea' in the Darkinjung language, is a stunning coastal reserve on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Established in 1991, the 620-hectare park protects the region's last remaining coastal rainforest and a diverse array of native flora and fauna. The park is divided into two main sections: a northern section between The Entrance and Norah Head, and a southern section stretching from Shelly Beach to Forresters Beach.The northern section features the largest stand of Sydney red gums on the Central Coast, which transform from orange in summer to pinkish-grey in winter. The southern section offers dramatic cliffs, rocky platforms, and coastal heathlands. Popular activities include whale watching (May to November), fishing, surfing, swimming, and exploring the network of walking tracks.Wyrrabalong is also significant for its Aboriginal heritage, with the northern part of the park in Awabakal Country and the southern part in Darkinjung Country. Significant cultural sites, including an extensive midden at Pelican Point, are found within the park. The park provides a habitat for diverse wildlife, including the white-bellied sea eagle, eastern rosella, swamp wallabies, and echidnas.