This heavily trafficked walk can be started from one of the many off-street car parks along Tuggerah Road in Long Jetty.

While Long Jetty is arguably the star attraction – being the longest of the jetties at 351 metres – there are also two other jetties along the foreshore that are worth checking out.

Watkin’s Jetty is no slouch, spanning 250m out over the lake, while Parry’s Jetty is 102m long. Both jetties are excellent places for photos, given Long Jetty is often extremely crowded. 

All three jetties stretch out over the shallow waters of Tuggerah Lake

Long Jetty was built in 1915, while Watkin’s Jetty was built in the 1920’s, and Parry’s Jetty was built in 1931. 

The jetties are particularly popular at sunset and are a great spot to view wetland wildlife, including a wide array of birds.

If wanting to walk out on all three jetties (approximately 3.9kms of walking), it is suggested to start at the southern end in front of Parry’s Jetty (across from Gladstan Avenue) and work your way along the foreshore to Long Jetty.

If you are only interested in walking Long Jetty, it is best to start across from Archbold Parade. 

There are public toilets along the foreshore and many nearby cafes from which to grab food for a picnic.

The walk is a great addition to a day-trip to the area, visiting other popular sites such as The Entrance Ocean Baths, the Terrigal Boardwalk and The Skillion further south down the coast, and Norah Head Lighthouse further north.

Track: The walk involves flat concrete paths and wooden jetties. The walk is well-signed and easy to follow. 

Difficulty: This is an easy walk, which is flat and suitable for all fitness levels. The walk is wheelchair accessible, but assistance is advised on the jetties. 

Caution and care is advised on the jetties is assisting someone in a wheelchair or with children, as they typically only have safety rails on one side. 

Direction: This is an out-and-back track that returns the way it came.