Fast facts
- Secluded and quiet locality ideal for weekend escapes
- Set against a protected beach for safe swimming and surfing
- 90 km north of Sydney, population 550
Why go there
Nestled on a headland between two beautiful beaches, Blue Bay to the north and Little Bay to the south, Toowoon Bay is within minutes of all the facilities of The Entrance and Tuggerah Lake.
Local accommodation options include luxury hideaways, cottages and caravan parks.
The hinterland attracts nature lovers and photographers. A wonderful range of wildlife can be found at the Wyrrabalong State Forest.
History
The area was settled by Europeans in 1828. Chinese fishermen established a base here in the late 1820s, curing and smoking fish and sending it to Queensland, China and the goldfields. Toowoon Bay is still sometimes referred to as “Chinamans Bay”. Tourism started when the Sydney to Newcastle rail line was completed in 1889. A holiday camp was established here in the early 1890s and guesthouses flourished.
Things to do
- Join a bushwalk for spectacular coastal scenery.
- Take to the sea for guided game fishing adventure.
- See whales during migration from Crackneck Point lookout.
Don’t miss
- Views of the coastal bays from Swadling Park at Toowoon Point.
- Wildlife along the walking trails of the Red Gum Forest.
- A round of golf at one of the superb local courses.
- Riding rainforest trails at Australia's largest horse riding centre.
- The Australian Reptile Park and Sanctuary.
