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6) Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse walk
(Myall Lakes National Park; Port Stephens – Great Lakes Marine Park)
Air/land life: Sea eagles commonly seen. Very frequently treated to whipbirds calling during courtship. Tawny frogmouths sometimes seen. Bright purple Aboriginal ‘lollies’ (Dianella caerulea) along access track in spring.
Marine life: Humpback whales very commonly seen in their northerly and southerly migration seasons. On the northern migration some whales track between the close-in islands. Bottlenose dolphins very commonly seen, apparently surfing in breaking waves. Green turtles and Grey nurse sharks may be visible if you are willing to climb the semi-connected island below the lighthouse.
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Geological/geographic: Extraordinary coastscape created by the Booti Booti sandstone & Yagon siltstone basement. Many islands out to sea.
Historical: Lighthouse completed in 1875. Many sub-surface shipwrecks.
Recreational opportunities: Walking and rock scrambling
Other comments: Best conditions: gentler winds from the north; low tide for accessing the island below the lighthouse.
Fitness etc: moderate & at ease on steep slopes for accessing the island below
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