Morisset - Places to See

Koolewong Coastal Ecotours
If you want to experience the local area accompanied by an expert local guide and are interested in the ecology, fauna and flora of the district then double click here and check out Koolewong Coastal Ecotours . Details of their tours are provided.

Koolewong Coastal Ecotours are conducted within the Brisbane Water and Bouddi National Parks on the NSW Central Coast. The trained Ecotour Guides have extensive local knowledge of the flora and fauna of the native bushland. Travellers are picked up from their Hotel from 8.30am and and are returned by around 5.30pm. Optional starting and return times can be booked where required.

Morisset Peninsula
Morisset is not a tourist town. There are few specific tourist attractions. However, it is a pleasant drive out along Morisset Peninsula. To get started, turn off Macquarie St (the main thoroughfare) into Fishery Point Rd but be careful as it is necessary to take a distinct left turn after about 2 km in order to continue along this road. The fringes of the promontory are residential but there is much bushland adjacent the roadway and a large camping reserve known as Sunshine Park at the eastern tip of the peninsula.

At the end of Fishery Point Rd the roadway split in a V shape with Sunshine Park in the middle of the V. If you take the right fork along Cessnock Rd it will lead you to the tiny Casuarina Point Reserve at Sunshine. There is a boat launching ramp, a swimming pool, and views north to the Wangi Wangi Peninsula and the stacks of Wangi Point Power Station, north-east to Pt Wolstoncroft with Pulbah Island offshore, south-east to Summerland Point and south to the stacks of Vales Point Power Station.

Just to the south is Fishery Point and to its west is Sugar Bay. Their names reflect the area's recent history. A man named Marshall who owned land in this area started a fish-curing operation, with the fish canned in tins made on the spot, then Marshall planted 60 acres of sugarcane around the bay. A processing mill with steam-driven crushers was set up but the property was destroyed by bushfire in 1875.

On the north-eastern tip of the peninsula is Shingle Splitters, the name serving as a reminder of the days when the timber industry was important. Some of the casuarinas they didn't cut down remain.

Morisset Hospital
Recent downsizing has dramatically affected the hospital which now welcomes visitors to its extensive and attractive grounds which is a pleasant picnic area. There are kangaroos and native birds to be seen. It is located to the south-east of Morisset township on the shores of Lake Macquarie. To get there head off Macquarie St into Fishery Point Rd. After 2 km, do not take the sharp left into the continuation of Fishery Point Rd but continue along what becomes Morisset Park Rd then take the first right.

Eraring Power Station
Eraring Power Station is located on Rocky Point Rd, Eraring, north of Morisset via Wangi Wangi Rd. Tours are by appointment, (02) 4973 2933.

State Forests
The area west of Morisset contains thirteen forests scattered throughout the Watagan Mountains. There are lookouts, camping and picnic areas, scenic drives, a dam, creeks, walking trails and forest parks. For further information see the entry on Cooranbong or contact the local office of the State Forests of NSW in Dora St, Morisset on (02) 4973 3733.

Wyee Ostrich Farm
Wyee Ostrich Farm is located south-east of Morisset. At the southern end of town turn into Wyee Rd. It is at number 32, just before the intersection with Rutleys Rd, contact (02) 4357 1344. There are guided tours of the avifauna and sales of leather products and eggs (both painted and unpainted). At this stage the tours are by appointment only and for groups, large or small. They cost $3 per person and there is morning or afternoon tea for an extra $2.50.

Shows and Tours
Morisset has the obligatory golf course (in Dora St) and it also hosts a spring show and craft fair in September and an agricultural show in February. The Morisset markets are held at the showground (Ourimbah St) on the first Saturday of each month.

Weejock Adventures offer full and half-day fishing charters and lake cruises, contact (018) 479 525. Hunter Waterways also operate cruises and charter services around the lake, including sightseeing tours and visits to Pulbah and Sand Island. They pick up from any public or private jetty.