Wyrrabalong National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in Australia
About Wyrrabalong National Park
The land now occupied by Wyrrabalong National Park was first inhabited by the indigenous Darkinjung and Awabakal peoples. The Darkinjung occupied the southern section and The Awabakal occupied the northern section. It is believed Europeans first discovered the Tuggerah Lakes in 1796. It was found by Governor of Tasmania, Colonel David Collins, who had arrived on the First Fleet, during the search for an escaped convict, Mary Morgan, who was said to be living with the Aboriginals to the north of the Hawkesbury River. The 620 ha national park consists of two sections; the northern section consists of approximately 480 ha and covers a substantial area of the peninsula between The Entrance and Norah Head as well as Terilbah and Pelican Islands within Tuggerah Lake. The southern section consist
Top Attractions in Wyrrabalong National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Wyrrabalong National Park:
- ★Crackneck Point lookout
- ★Lillypilly loop trail
- ★Pelican Beach Road lookout
- ★Red Gum trail
- ★The Coast walking track
Wyrrabalong National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: