The Seal Rocks / Pacific Palms / Great Lakes area is iconic with 3 National Parks, 3 Great Lakes and 60km of pristine coast line.
The diversity of eco systems and lack of development makes this area a highlight of the NSW coastline. Pristine beaches include: Blueys, Boomerang, Elizabeth, Cellito, Seal Rocks and Treachery. The lighthouse at Seal Rocks makes for a wonderful half day trip. Many of these highlights are only 20 mins drive from the property.
A favourite is the rain forest boardwalk into Cellito beach. Calmer surf conditions are found at Elizabeth beach and Shelly beach is one for the naturalists when you want to get out of a Southerly wind.
There are several wonderful bush walks in the area. We are fringed by the Wallingat National Park which is home to the Whoota Whoota lookout and the Cabbage Palm Loop Trail only a 25 min drive from the property. Booti Booti National park has an excellent coastal cliff walk starting at the North end of Elizabeth beach.
#1 Cellito Beach / Sand Bar
Only a 25 minute drive from the property, Cellito Beach is a true National Park escape. Drive past the SandBar golf course, park and walk through a rainforest raised boardwalk to the exquisite Cellito Beach. Protected from the Northerly winds this spot is sensational. Walk to the left and discover the hidden rocky cove and up the Skillion for great views down the coast. If you have a 4 wd and are feeling adventurous buy a permit from the office at Sandbar campground and drive on to sandbar beach to the lake edge.
#2 Elizabeth Beach
Lizzy Beach , as the locals call it, is a family favourite with calmer waters for swimming. Only 20 minutes drive from the property this beach is protected in Southerly winds. There is a shower at the surf club in the middle of the beach if you want to wash off. If you are feeling adventurous take the 10 minute walk though the sub littoral rainforest at the South end of the beach to beautiful Shelly Beach. Don't be surprised to find this is a 'clothing optional' beach.
#3 Whoota Whoota Lookout
The lookout can be seen as a small clearing from the property across the lake up on the Wallingat National Park ridge line. This is a wonderful short driving trip from the property along Coomba Rd and right on to the dirt Thomas Rd. Commanding views over the whole local area from Port Stevens to Port Macquarie. The drive takes you along Wallingat National Park dirt roads under huge flooded gum canopies and groves of cabbage palms. On the way back check out the Cabbage Palm walking trail.
#4 Wallingat National Park bush walks.
After visiting Whoota Whoota Look drive back down the hill, make a right and discover the Sugar Creek picnic area. A 20 min bush walk along the Coachwood trail loop is a must. This is an easy and wonderful track over a series of small bridges, through dense sub littoral rainforest and past huge flooded gum trees . Remember to always tell someone when you are hiking in the National Park and take essentials: water, rain coat, hat, mobile phone (limited reception).
#5 Seal Rocks Beach
With a unique Northerly orientation the two beaches at Seal Rocks are local favourites. The surf is usually quite calm making these beaches good for swimming. When Southerly winds hit these spots are out of the breeze. After a swim check out the light house and the wonderful back beaches of Treachery and Yagon.
#6 Seal Rocks Light House
A scenic 30 minute drive from the property, the Seal Rocks Light House, is a must see day trip. 360 degree views up and down the coast with wonderful traditional architecture the light house's history of shipwrecks will captivate you. The light house is an easy 10 min walk from the carpark, enjoy a swim at Light house beach after or back at Seal Rocks boat beach.
#7 Blueys & #8Boomerang Beaches
Only a 20 minute drive form the property these two are iconic Australian Mid North Coast surf beaches. Catering to avid surfers, sun bakers, swimmers or beach strollers these two beaches are sensational. Drop into a Blueys Beach cafe for a coffee or bite to eat for lunch on your way home.
#9 Bush walk Lizzy Beach to 7 Mile Beach
Starting at the North end of Elizabeth Beach this is a wonderful bush walk covering diverse terrain and ecosystems. Although steep at times most energetic guests can finish this walk which takes approximately 1.5hrs Elizababeth Beach - 7 Mile Beach and back.
