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 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, motels, holiday units, B&B's and cottages.
Temperatures for Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Diamond Beach is approximately 28 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 17 °c.
Diamond Beach has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Diamond Beach is approximately 19 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 6 °c.
MONTH | LOW °c | HIGH °c |
January | 17 | 28 |
February | 17 | 28 |
March | 16 | 27 |
April | 12 | 24 |
May | 9 | 21 |
June | 7 | 19 |
July | 5 | 18 |
August | 6 | 19 |
September | 8 | 22 |
October | 11 | 24 |
November | 14 | 26 |
December | 16 | 28 |