Best hikes and trails in Sea Acres National Park

Best trails in Sea Acres National Park

4.6(450 reviews)

Australia
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#108 of 637 national parks

Sea Acres National Park is located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales on Biripi land. It is a small yet polar park with a long seaside boardwalk to walk on. Its landscape consists of beautiful rocky coast bordered by dense subtropical and littoral rainforest. The area is filled with fauna like wompoo fruit-dove, rose-crowned fruit-dove, osprey, lace monitor, land mullet, diamond python, koala, spotted-tail quoll and the little bent-wing bat plus flora like red olive berry, flintwood, strangler fig, sour cherry, water gum, walking stick palms, bangalow palms, staghorn and elkhorn ferns.

Top trails

#1 - Port Macquarie Coastal Walk

This is an amazing trail, covering a section of the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk. The trail begins from the Tacking Point Lighthouse carpark and takes you through the Sea Acres National Park and all the way along the coast to Port Macquarie. Good for a walk if you only have an hour and a half or two hours. Do some whale spotting in the right season. Also roughly gets you 10,000 steps depending on your gait.

#2 - Tacking Point Lighthouse via Coastal Walk

This coastal walk is a paradise for nature lovers. You’ll be treated to incredible opportunities to spot wildlife, including dolphins playing in the surf and, from May to November, migrating whales making their journey along the coast. Part of the track takes you through the beautiful Sea Acres National Park, a rare pocket of coastal rainforest where you might see goannas, brush turkeys, and even koalas. It's a fantastic chance to see where the forest truly meets the sea.

#3 - Tacking Point Lighthouse Walk

A beautiful family friendly coastal trail through the Sea Acres National Park, located not too far south from Port Macquarie in New South Wales. Roadside parking is available on Lighthouse Road. From here it's a relatively easy walk along a mostly gravel path and some beach walking to lead you up to the Tacking Point Lighthouse. Keep an eye out for dolphins and whales from the lookout point at the lighthouse!

#4 - Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

A lovely family friendly walk through the Sea Acres National Park, located in Port Macquarie, New South Wales. This short loop begins and ends from the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, where ample parking is available. The trail itself is an elevated boardwalk through the rainforest canopy. Many rainforest birds and animals live in the area. The fees to access this well maintained walk are: $9 adult, $5 school age child, $20 per family (2 adults, 3 children), $7 pension/seniors card,...

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Sea Acres National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Sea Acres National Park is Port Macquarie Coastal Walk, which has a 4.7 star rating from 249 reviews. This trail is 5.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 426 ft.

What is the longest trail in Sea Acres National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Sea Acres National Park is Port Macquarie Coastal Walk. This trail is estimated to be 5.2 mi long.

How many trails are in Sea Acres National Park?

There are 4 trails in Sea Acres National Park. These trails have an average 4.6-star rating from 450 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sea Acres National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Sea Acres National Park has you covered. Tacking Point Lighthouse via Coastal Walk boasts the most elevation gain with 446 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Port Macquarie Coastal Walk, which will get you 426 ft of elevation gain.

Are there running trails available in Sea Acres National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Sea Acres National Park and the most popular is Port Macquarie Coastal Walk with an average 4.7 star rating from 249 community reviews.