Munmorah State Conservation Area

Munmorah State Conservation Area is a coastal protected area on the Central Coast of New South Wales, north of Sydney, managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. It protects 1,945 hectares of coastal heath, forests, cliffs, beaches and headlands between Lake Munmorah and Catherine Hill Bay. Notable for its dramatic coastline, Aboriginal heritage, diverse flora and fauna, and recreational opportunities including walking, swimming, fishing and whale watching.

Visitors can expect a rugged coastal landscape with sandy beaches including Frazer Beach and Birdie Beach, sandstone cliffs and headlands such as Wybung Head, coastal heath and forest, and lake foreshores. The area offers marked walking tracks, lookouts with ocean views, picnic areas and a beachfront campground. Facilities are basic and natural, with opportunities for swimming, surfing, fishing, birdwatching, whale watching in season, and photography.