Midway between Taree and the Great Lakes region is the coastal area of Halliday's Point/Diamond Beach. Blackhead Beach at Halliday's Point is patrolled during Summer and features ocean pools, excellent fishing and picnic areas and barbecues for family outings.
A highlight of this area, other than its magnificent beaches, is a rainforest walk established by the Lands Department. The walk encompasses striking coastal landforms as well as rare tracts of coastal rainforest. The walk takes in two headlands - Black Head and Red Head and is joined by Black Head Beach.
Brochures about the walks and other attractions are available from the Visitors Centre in Taree. There is a great range of accommodation at Halliday's Point/Diamond Beach including caravan parks, resorts, holiday units, B&B's and cottages.
Temperatures for Hallidays Point
Hallidays Point has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Hallidays Point is approximately 28 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 17 °c.
Hallidays Point has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Hallidays Point is approximately 19 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 6 °c.
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