This coastal strip, bounded by the suburbs of Merewether and Dudley, protects the last remnant of coastal rainforest in the
Newcastle region.
Swim (unpatrolled beach), surf or fish at Dudley or Burwood beach, picnic at Dudley Beach, or walk the Yeulerbah Track, part of the Great North Walk. A hangliding pad is available at Hickson Street.
Access 160km north of
Sydney, 5 km east of Charlestown off Burwood Road via Dudley Road, and 5 km south of
Newcastle via the Pacific Highway.
Nelson Bay, phone 4984 8200