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Shelly Beach – Tacking Point Lighthouse loop from Port Macquarie

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Shelly Beach – Tacking Point Lighthouse loop from Port Macquarie

Moderate

4.5

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129

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Shelly Beach – Tacking Point Lighthouse loop from Port Macquarie

03:59

14.7km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Sea Acres National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.92 km

View of Town Beach, Port Macquarie

Highlight • Beach

2.88 km

Nobby's Beach

Beach

3.48 km

Shelly Beach

Highlight • Beach

4.05 km

Shelly Beach

Beach

4.84 km

Coastal Walk in Sea Acres National Park

Highlight • Trail

5.57 km

View of Tacking Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

End point of the Port MacQuire Coastal Walk. Spectacular views of the cliffs and the ocean. The walk is not difficult but it is 15 km long, in 3 hours passing by numerous beaches (some for dogs). Best to do in Port MacQuire.

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7.40 km

Tacking Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.11 km

801 m

176 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

2.23 km

1.83 km

1.36 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

20°C

16°C

18 %

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