North Solitary Island 9538-2S Topographic Map 1:25,000

Detailed NSW North Coast & Solitary Islands Topographic Mapping | North Solitary Island Nature Reserve, North Rock, Solitary Islands Marine Park, Wooli Beach, Freshwater Beach & Yuraygir National Park | Paper, Waterproof Tyvek® & Laminated

🏞️ Explore the Offshore Islands and Spectacular Coastline of North Solitary Island

Discover the remote offshore islands, protected marine environments, dramatic rocky shorelines and sweeping coastal beaches of northern New South Wales with the North Solitary Island 9538-2S Topographic Map, sourced from the official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series.

Covering North Solitary Island and adjoining coastal waters east of the Clarence Valley, this detailed map provides valuable geographical information for marine conservation professionals, environmental researchers, coastal managers, divers, educators, surveyors and emergency services.

Unlike inland topographic maps, the North Solitary Island sheet is dominated by the Coral Sea and South Pacific Ocean, with North Solitary Island occupying its central offshore landscape and a narrow strip of mainland coastline appearing along the western edge.

This unusual geographical arrangement makes the map particularly interesting for studying the relationship between offshore islands, coastal habitats, marine protected areas and mainland landforms.

North Solitary Island and Its Protected Marine Environment

North Solitary Island is one of the principal offshore islands within the Solitary Islands Marine Park, situated off the coast north of Coffs Harbour.

The island forms part of North Solitary Island Nature Reserve, a protected area covering approximately 20 hectares and established in 1972.

Its rugged rocky landforms, exposed coastline and low-growing coastal vegetation create an environment shaped by ocean winds, salt spray, wave erosion and marine weather conditions.

The island is also important for its seabird habitats. Offshore islands in the Solitary Islands group provide protected nesting and breeding environments for several species of seabirds, including wedge-tailed shearwaters.

North Solitary Island's isolation makes the landscape particularly valuable for scientific monitoring and conservation management.

The map also identifies the North Solitary Island Lighthouse, a significant historical maritime landmark associated with navigation along the New South Wales coast.

Although the island's physical land area is relatively small, its position within an extensive marine environment makes it a distinctive cartographic feature.

Solitary Islands Marine Park

Surrounding North Solitary Island is the Solitary Islands Marine Park, one of New South Wales' most significant marine conservation areas.

The park extends along approximately 75 kilometres of coastline, protecting a remarkable mixture of temperate and subtropical marine ecosystems.

Warm water transported south by the East Australian Current encounters cooler coastal waters, producing an unusual diversity of marine life.

The waters surrounding North Solitary Island are particularly well known for their colourful reef communities, anemones, corals, tropical fish and abundant marine biodiversity.

Anemone Bay, a recognised diving location associated with North Solitary Island, is famous for its exceptionally dense aggregation of sea anemones and anemonefish.

The surrounding marine habitats also support important populations of reef fish, sharks and other marine species.

North Solitary Island is a declared grey nurse shark aggregation site, where specific codes of conduct apply to diving and snorkelling activities.

The marine park includes different management zones designed to protect sensitive habitats while allowing appropriate recreational and commercial activities.

The topographic map provides geographical context for this environment, although marine park zoning, reef navigation, bathymetry and boating safety must be checked using dedicated current marine resources and official nautical charts.

North Rock and Offshore Conservation

Southwest of North Solitary Island, the map identifies North Rock Nature Reserve, another protected offshore landscape within the Solitary Islands group.

North Rock is a small exposed rocky island important for coastal vegetation, seabird habitat and marine conservation.

Together, North Rock and North Solitary Island illustrate the relationship between offshore geology, marine erosion, biological isolation and protected natural environments.

The surrounding ocean is identified on the map as the Coral Sea, part of the broader South Pacific Ocean.

The map's extensive offshore coverage makes it particularly useful for understanding the geographical position of the islands relative to the mainland coastline.

Wooli Beach, Freshwater Beach and Yuraygir National Park

Along the western margin of the sheet, the coastline includes sections of Wooli Beach, Freshwater Beach and Station Creek Beach, together with coastal country protected within Yuraygir National Park.

These long sandy beaches, coastal dunes and adjacent forested areas contrast with the offshore rocky islands.

Freshwater and the surrounding coastal hinterland contain low-lying landforms, coastal vegetation and access routes associated with the national park.

The map identifies Freshwater Trail, Pebbly Trail, Franklins Boundary Trail and other recorded coastal tracks, providing geographical context for national park management and authorised recreational access.

The Wooli Wooli River appears near the southern part of the mainland strip, illustrating the relationship between coastal drainage, river mouths and sandy shoreline development.

Yuraygir National Park protects extensive coastal environments, including beaches, wetlands, estuaries, native forests and significant Aboriginal cultural landscapes.

The broader coastal district is important to the Traditional Owners of the region, whose connection with the sea, islands and coastal Country continues today.

Coastal Geography, Research and Environmental Management

The North Solitary Island landscape provides excellent opportunities for studying coastal processes, offshore island formation, marine ecology and protected-area management.

Its combination of offshore reserves, reef systems, beaches and narrow coastal hinterland is particularly valuable for environmental research.

At 1:25,000 scale (1cm = 250 metres), the map provides detailed geographical reference information, elevation contours on land, coastal features, tracks, vegetation, reserves and coordinate grids.

It is particularly suitable for interpreting the location and geographical relationship between North Solitary Island, North Rock, Wooli Beach, Freshwater Beach and the mainland Clarence Valley coastline.

Professionally printed by Mapworld and available in standard paper, waterproof and tearproof DuPont™ Tyvek®, and laminated finishes.

🗺️ Map Content & Features

The North Solitary Island topographic map includes:

• Contours & Elevation – Detailed land contours showing low coastal hills, dune-backed landforms, rocky island terrain and adjacent mainland relief.

• Rivers & Waterways – Wooli Wooli River, Station Creek and the surrounding coastal and offshore waters of the Coral Sea.

• Roads & Tracks – Freshwater Trail, Pebbly Trail, Franklins Boundary Trail, coastal access routes and recorded national park management tracks.

• Buildings & Infrastructure – Selected coastal facilities, island lighthouse features, tracks and geographical reference points.

• Vegetation & Landforms – Sandy beaches, coastal dunes, native forest, rocky shorelines, offshore islands and protected natural habitats.

• Place Names & Landmarks – North Solitary Island, North Rock, Wooli Beach, Freshwater Beach, Station Creek Beach, Yuraygir National Park and Solitary Islands Marine Park.

• Grid References – Coordinate and grid information useful for geographical interpretation, environmental mapping and field research.

🧭 Format & Material Options

To suit a range of field and display needs, this map is available in multiple durable and practical formats:

🧾 Standard Paper (Folded or Flat)

• Traditional, lightweight and economical option for everyday use, archival storage and indoor reference.

• Ideal for framing under glass, classrooms, desktop planning and geographical study.

• Paper maps are supplied folded by default, unless flat delivery is specifically requested in the order notes at checkout.

• Flat maps are particularly suitable for framing, display and professional reference.

💧 Waterproof / Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from 100% polyethylene fibres, Tyvek® has the appearance of paper but is water-resistant, tear-resistant and flexible.

• Ideal for backpackers, bushwalkers, rangers, field researchers and search-and-rescue teams.

• Can be folded or rolled repeatedly without damage, making it particularly useful for regular outdoor navigation.

• Withstands rain, mud, snow and UV exposure, providing a durable solution for demanding field conditions.

• Particularly suitable for coastal fieldwork, marine conservation research, environmental surveys and emergency operations.

🛡️ Laminated (Encapsulated)

• Fully sealed between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate for a durable, protective finish.

• Dry-erase compatible – Write temporary notes, coordinates, routes or observations with a whiteboard marker and wipe clean.

• Compatible with Mark-It-Dots for highlighting important locations, survey sites, routes or operational zones.

• Ideal for repeated handling, field planning, vehicle dashboards, workshops, classrooms and incident control centres.

• Especially valuable for coastal management, marine research, conservation planning and emergency response.

📐 Map Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Marine Conservation Professionals – Geographical reference for offshore nature reserves, island locations and protected marine environments.

• Environmental Scientists & Marine Biologists – Mapping for marine ecology studies, island habitats, coastal ecosystems and biodiversity research.

• Coastal & National Park Managers – Geographical information for coastal access, protected reserves and environmental management.

• Scuba Divers & Marine Researchers – Land and island-location reference for North Solitary Island and surrounding marine environments, alongside appropriate current nautical charts.

• Coastal Bushwalkers & Nature Explorers – Mapping for Yuraygir National Park's mainland coastline, sandy beaches and recorded walking routes.

• Surveyors & Field Researchers – Geographic coordinates, coastal reference features and mapped landforms for preliminary research.

• Emergency Services – Geographical reference for coastal search operations, protected areas and mainland access planning.

• Wildlife & Seabird Researchers – Mapping for island reserves and coastal habitats.

• Geography Students & Educators – Study offshore islands, coastlines, marine conservation, ocean currents and coastal erosion.

📍 Official NSW Mapping Source

This map forms part of the NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Series, providing authoritative geographical information about natural and built features across New South Wales.

The series includes elevation contours, waterways, roads, tracks, vegetation, buildings, geographical features, place names and coordinate references.

View the Official NSW Spatial Services Topographic Map Viewer

For protected island habitats, reserve management and access restrictions, consult North Solitary Island Nature Reserve – NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

For information about coastal walking, visitor facilities, protected environments and access conditions, consult Yuraygir National Park.

For marine park management, current zoning and activity restrictions, consult Solitary Islands Marine Park – NSW Government.

For current fishing, diving and marine conservation requirements, consult NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

For coastal weather, marine forecasts and warnings, consult the Bureau of Meteorology.

Important coastal and maritime guidance: This is a topographic map, not an official nautical navigation chart. Its offshore coverage does not provide the depth soundings, navigational hazards, current maritime notices and other hydrographic information required for safe boating. Ocean currents, swells, strong winds, submerged rocks and changing marine conditions can make the waters around the Solitary Islands hazardous. Landing on protected islands may be restricted, and diving, fishing and other activities are subject to marine park zoning and conservation regulations. Always consult current official nautical charts, marine weather forecasts, marine park zoning information, national park alerts and relevant maritime authorities before boating, diving, fishing or undertaking fieldwork. The depiction of a road or track on the mainland does not establish public access rights.

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For practical advice on interpreting contours, grid references, coastal terrain and geographical features, explore How to Read a Topographic Map in Australia.

For immediate geographical coverage to the north, the Bare Point 9538-2N Topographic Map extends across neighbouring northern coastal and offshore waters.

For geographical coverage immediately south, the Woolgoolga 9537-4N Topographic Map provides complementary mapping of the adjoining Coffs Coast landscape.

For coverage immediately west, the Red Rock 9538-3S Topographic Map covers the neighbouring mainland coastal country.

To the east, the map continues into the Coral Sea, without an additional adjoining NSW land-based topographic sheet.

For further regional context, Pillar Valley 9538-3N lies to the northwest and provides additional inland Clarence Valley coverage; it is a diagonal regional companion rather than an immediate west, north or south neighbour.

Professionally printed by Mapworld, the North Solitary Island 9538-2S Topographic Map combines authoritative NSW Spatial Services mapping with premium material options, making it an excellent geographical reference for marine conservation, coastal research, protected-area management, environmental education and professional fieldwork.