Have your say on the Mulumun Trail Masterplan

Published on 10 September 2025

Residents are invited to share their feedback on the Mulumun Trail Masterplan. The document outlines a project set to deliver lasting social and economic benefits across the Kempsey Shire.  

The masterplan details the physical, economic and promotional aspects of the trail, and provides a coordinated vision to guide its implementation from concept to completion.

Previously known as the Five Headlands Coastal Experience, the trail has been officially renamed the Mulumun Trail.

Mulumun is a Dunghutti word meaning "coastal." The name was chosen following consultation with the local Aboriginal Land Council and the Dunghutti Elders Council, after many community members expressed a desire for a name in Dunghutti language.

Existing walking tracks will be upgraded to formalise the route using materials minimising environmental impacts such as erosion and habitat destruction. New links will also be created, allowing walkers to complete the full trail over multiple days, staying in national parks or local accommodation, or enjoy shorter strolls along their favourite sections of coastline.

Beyond its natural beauty, the Mulumun Trail is designed to boost tourism, generate economic opportunities and deliver a range of social benefits for residents.

With the name, core design and branding now in place, feedback is being sought to help refine how the Mulumun Trail is presented, promoted and activated.

See the masterplan and provide feedback

The first phase of Stage One is now complete, featuring major upgrades and realignment of the trail section between Big Nobby and Goolawah Beach at Crescent Head.

Stage One of the Mulumun Trail spans the coastline between South West Rocks and Point Plomer. It is being delivered by Council in partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, with funding support from both organisations and the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Activation Fund.