Haycock Point Picnic Area

Eden, NSW

Haycock Point Picnic Area

Eden, NSW

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About this rest area

The Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach walking track is a family-friendly trail in the Ben Boyd National Park, NSW. This moderate walk takes you through varied landscapes from windswept heath to woodlands, promising spectacular views of the coastline, rugged rock formations and cliffs. The area is excellent for whale watching during migration seasons. The track's rich wildlife also includes echidnas, kangaroos and goannas, and showcases the area's diverse flora with dry eucalypt forests and heathlands.

Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach walking track is a pleasant, moderate walk around Haycock Point, following the headland on the southern shore of the Pambula River estuary, all the way to Barmouth Beach . Offering spectacular views and whale watching opportunities along the pristine coastline of the NSW far south coast, it’s an easy walk for the whole family to enjoy. Starting at either the Barmouth Beach carpark or Haycock Point picnic area, it captures the remote beauty of Ben Boyd National Park. You’ll pass through a range of landscapes, from windswept heath to woodlands, while taking in scenic coastal views of rugged rock formations and dramatic cliff lines. It is also a great spot for whale watching out at sea during migration. On land, you’re likely to see echidnas, kangaroos and goannas in this area. Flora include dry eucalypt forests and heathlands.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint on Princes Highway, 10km south of Pambula. Turn east onto Haycock Road and travel 6km to Haycock Point Picnic Area.

What this place offers

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets

Other Features

Day Rest Area

Photo Opportunity

Walking

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Day Use Area

Bird Watching

Public Parking

Location

Haycock Point Picnic Area•Haycock Road, Eden, NSW, 2551

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