Hat Head between the beach, creek and walking tracks

The village of Hat Head lies in the heart of Hat Head National Park. Along the coast, an uninterrupted beach stretches for twelve kilometres; Hat Head Creek and several walking tracks complete the picture of the area. This means Hat Head can be experienced from different perspectives: beach, creek, fishing, walks and wildlife watching. The right destination therefore depends on the mix you want. Should your stay be focused mainly on the beach and water, or are walks and possible wildlife sightings also of interest?

Beach, creek and water activities

Hat Head offers good fishing opportunities. You can snorkel in Hat Head Creek shortly before high tide, when the creek is rich in marine life. If you want to plan this experience, time your visit for the period before high tide. Timing makes snorkelling a specific planning consideration; the beach, fishing and creek snorkelling also appeal to different coastal interests.

Walks and coastal tracks

The Easy Way Walk is an easy five-kilometre walk that starts at the footbridge in Hat Head. It runs along the edge of the creek for 1.7 kilometres, then reaches the road bridge on Hat Head Road. The five kilometres refer to the walk as a whole, while 1.7 kilometres is the section along the creek. This makes it easy to distinguish the total distance from the stretch beside the water. Track conditions can change; check them before setting out.

The Going South Walking Track is part of Hat Head National Park and leads from the village towards Crescent Head. During the migration season, it offers opportunities for whale watching. The Circumnavigating Korogoro Point “The Hat” Walking Track also offers good opportunities to watch whales during the season. Fish schools, dolphins or turtles may also be seen in the sea there.

For choosing a track, this gives you a practical comparison: on the Easy Way, you can use distance and difficulty as a guide. For Going South, its location within the national park and its direction towards Crescent Head are the main considerations. The Hat adds possible sightings of other marine wildlife to seasonal whale watching. The tracks therefore differ in distance, direction and opportunities for wildlife watching.

When to visit and holiday apartments in Hat Head

Tides and whale watching give your stay different timing considerations: snorkelling in Hat Head Creek depends on the period shortly before high tide, while whale watching depends on the season or migration period. This can help you decide which time of year suits your plans. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Hat Head, you can first decide whether the beach, creek snorkelling, walks or wildlife watching should shape your holiday. For a family trip, this can help everyone agree on what they want from the stay: more time by the water, an easy walk or seasonal wildlife watching.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Hyams Beach, Woodburn, Booligal, Kootingal, Scone, Coolac, Moore Park, Gemalla.

For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.