Tilligerry National Park National Park

Tilligerry National Park is a protected area on the Tilligerry Peninsula in New South Wales that conserves coastal forest, mangroves, and estuarine habitats.

The area was designated to protect the peninsula’s remnant native vegetation and important estuarine habitats, preserving sites used historically for local recreation and natural-resource values.

Located on the Tilligerry Peninsula within the Port Stephens region of New South Wales, the park sits between estuarine waterways and the coastal headlands and is accessible from nearby towns in the Port Stephens area.

• Habitats and wildlife: Protects coastal woodlands, wetlands, and estuarine habitats on the Tilligerry Peninsula and is valued for birdwatching and shorebird habitat.
• Visitor access: Offers walking tracks and picnic areas that provide access to coastal viewpoints and saltmarsh edges.

Tilligerry National Park is accessed by car from nearby Port Stephens towns; follow the Pacific Highway and local roads toward Tilligerry Head. Look for signage to park entrances and trailheads; local council websites provide specific directions.

• Check local park ranger information for tide and bird-nesting restrictions on certain tracks.
• Explore the walking trails around the park's coastal inlets for different perspectives-many visitors miss the inland paperbark forest.
• If visiting in summer, arrive early to secure parking and avoid afternoon winds that can gust strongly across headlands.