fishing

Farquhar Park
CAMPING GROUND
why
all the fences?
more than just
fishing
It is understandable that if we think this place is pretty good, so do many other species of plants
and animals, in particular waders and shorebirds . You might be aware of the Little Tern colony
which visits us from Asia over summer. As well as terns there are 4 other species in the area listed
as Vulnerable or Endangered plus many more coastal species. They love to nest in sand dunes, on
sand spits and in salt marsh. As a survival strategy against predators both their nests and chicks
are super camouflaged. Fences ensure that humans and 4WDs don’t accidentally squash them or
interfere with their nesting. Be wary wherever you go, we don't want mothers to stay off their
eggs too long, stay out of the fenced areas and enjoy the birds from afar. Bring your binoculars!
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Can you identify these four birds? See if you can spot them while you’re here.
a b c d
Located at the southern intermittent entrance to the
Manning River, Farquhar Park offers far more than just a
top fishing spot. With the beach just a hop skip and jump
away and the calmer estuary waters within metres of your
tent, watersports are only limited to the number of toys
you own! Canoeing, swimming, wakeboarding, skiing,
surfing, snorkelling or simply floating around on a lilo. If
that’s too much water for you, there is plenty of onshore
exploring to be done. Why not a day picnic across to
Charleys Island (be mindful of the out-going tide when
the entrance is open) or a wander through the littoral
rainforest? All the while you can enjoy the picturesque
setting of the area which is teeming with special birdlife,
especially over the summer months. Read more about
how you can share the shore with our valuable (and
vulnerable) shorebirds on the back of this brochure.
Answers: a) Osprey b) Pied Oystercatcher c) Little Tern d) Red-Capped Plover

Farquhar Park
Farquhar Inlet
why
all the fences?
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FACILITIES
The camping ground consists of 25 campsites set amongst shady trees.
There are barbecues, toilets and two day use shelter areas facing out across the water.
ACCESS
Access to the park is by 4WD along the beach from Manning Point (only at low tide) or by boat.
Access from Old Bar is only possible when the entrance is closed.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Camping Fees: Fees collected onsite by the park Caretaker. A site is defined as an area of approx 8m x 8m for 4 persons per night.
Prices are as follows:
* Sites cannot be pre-booked.
* Cash or cheque only.
LOW SEASON
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
ADDITIONAL PERSON
$11 per site per night
$20 per site per night
$2.50 (regardless of age)
Water: There is no potable water at this reserve. Please bring your own drinking water.
Firewood: Please bring your own firewood.
No Dogs: There is a total prohibition on dogs at Farquhar Park, Charleys Island and Old Bar Park. 1080 poison baits are in use for fox control as part of the Endangered
Shorebird Program.
Vehicles: All vehicles accessing the reserve require a beach permit. Vehicle on Beach Permits can be obtained from Manning Point General Store, Manning Visitors
Information Centre or Taree and Wingham Council Offices.
Charleys Island: No camping is permitted.
Kiteboarding: Must keep to the southern end of Farquhar Inlet.
Rubbish: ‘Take in take out’ — there are no rubbish bins provided in the park, please take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave. Prepare to recycle by
setting up two bags or bins at your campsite – one for recyclables and another for rubbish.
No Generators Permitted: Don’t ruin the serenity for everyone else!
Penalties apply for non-compliance of these rules
under the Crown Lands Act 1989 and the Local Government Act 1993.