Hat Head Holiday Park and Reserve - Community Discussion

Hat Head residents, businesses, visitors and other stakeholders are invited to share their views on the future of the Hat Head Holiday Park and adjoining Crown Land reserve and public recreation areas.

The area is a key coastal destination and includes the Holiday Park, open spaces, and facilities located between the Hat Head Bowling Club and the surf club, Korogoro Creek and Conners Beach.

The current layout presents challenges such as limited parking, aging infrastructure and only one access road through the Holiday Park to the public recreation areas. There are opportunities to improve safety by separating vehicles and pedestrians, improve access, amenity, and functionality for locals and visitors alike.

Background

The current plan for the Hat Head Reserve is outlined in Kempsey Shire Council’s Community Crown Land Plan of Management and the Hat Head Holiday Park Concept Plan 2021. Council’s 2025/26 Operational Plan notes the intention to continue reviewing the Macleay Valley Coast Holiday Park Concept Plans, including Hat Head Holiday Park.

How can I join the conversation?

We’re inviting the Hat Head community to come along to a community discussion and share their ideas on the Hat Head Holiday Park and how the nearby Crown Land reserve and recreation areas currently work, and how they could be improved.

Join us:

📅 Tuesday 29 July
🕠 5.30pm–7.00pm
📍 Hat Head Bowling Club

We would like to explore key areas of concern and opportunity, including:

• smoother connections between the beach, boat ramp, creek, footbridge, playground, and amenities,

• improvements and upgrades to public parking, the holiday park reception, kiosk and manager residence, and

• opportunities to improve safety by separating vehicles and pedestrians, enhancing both road and pedestrian access through the Holiday Park,

• upgrades park amenities and accommodation.

This community discussion is the first step in starting a conversation with Hat Head residents, businesses and visitors to identify opportunities and challenges in the area. It’s your chance to speak directly with Council, share what matters to you, and help shape how the reserve and Holiday Park could be improved in the future. Your feedback will help guide the review process and future upgrades to benefit everyone who enjoys Hat Head.