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Map of Boyd Tower
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Terrain

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Boyd Tower bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Boyd Tower bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	570m
		Time	15 mins
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Grade 1/6 Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
This whole walk, 290m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track
This whole walk, 290m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs
This whole walk, 290m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required
This whole walk, 290m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

Weather
This whole walk, 290m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure
This whole walk, 290m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Track Notes

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Ben Boyd car park information sign
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) Ben Boyd car park information sign to Int. Boyds Tower and Lookout Trks Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath	Length = 282 m	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -15 m
From the car park, this walk heads past the information billboard on the left and follows the sign to 'Ben Boyd Tower', down the hill. The walk winds down the hill to a seat on the left and signs on the right. This walk continues, to pass another seat on the right with fantastic views along the rocky coast. The track meanders down the hill to an intersection with a boardwalk below Boyds Tower.

(0.28 km) Int. Boyds Tower and Lookout Trks to Red Point Lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Moderate - duckboard	Length = 44 m	Time = 1 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -5 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the tarmac footpath towards the sea, keeping the tower on the left. The walk leads down a railed set of stairs to an excellent viewing point over the coast. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)

Red Point Lookout	Alt = 15 m
Red Point Lookout is in Ben Boyd National park and is accessed by a clear track from Boyd Tower. The lookout is fenced at the bottom of a flight of stairs, where a sign explains a bit about the local geology. The lookout provides a great view south, down the coast of the park. A great example of folded rocks is clearly visible where the sandstone and metamorphosed red siltstone were compressed and bent to form distinct arches.

(0.28 km) Int. Boyds Tower and Lookout Trks to Boyds Tower door Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - duckboard	Length = 3 m	Time =
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn left : From the intersection, this walk heads along the boardwalk path to the entrance door of Boyds Tower.

Boyds Tower	Alt = 21 m
Boyds Tower was commissioned by Benjamin Boyd and originally designed to be lighthouse. After the Government rejected the proposal of the private lighthouse, Boyd changed tact and built the Sydney sandstone tower for whale spotting. The tower gave his whaling ships a strong advantage over other whalers in the area. Built in 1847, Boyds Tower is a large sandstone tower on the southern head of Twofold Bay in Ben Boyd National Park. The top of the tower bears the BOYD title, and boast several viewing points. The ground floor of the tower is open to the public and is well worth exploring. Boyd was declared bankrupt soon after completing the tower and left Australia for the Californian goldfields. Boyd died in the Solomon Islands in 1851 whilst hunting game. "Ben Boyd's Tower is watching - Watching o'er the sea Ben Boyd's Tower is waiting For her and me." Henry Lawson (1910) More info

(0.29 km) Boyds Tower door to Twofold Bay lookout Optional sidetrip: Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - duckboard	Length = 83 m	Time = 2 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -10 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the board walk around Boyds Tower (keeping the tower on the left). The walk meanders down the hill, passing a few informative signs before coming to a seat and fenced lookout.

Twofold Bay Lookout	Alt = 10 m
Twofold Bay Lookout (not officially named) is in Ben Boyd National Park, on the southern headland of Twofolds Bay. The lookout is accessed via a boardwalk from Boyds Tower. The lookout platform is fenced and is wheelchair-accessible. There is a bench seat near the lookout to rest and enjoy the view. The view looks north-west across the bay to Eden, Boyd Town and Edrom to the left, and out over the South Pacific Ocean on the right.

Drive from Ben Boyd car park information sign
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Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

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Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
Bittangabee campground
Saltwater Creek campground


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Gas Connection The	Arthur Kaine Drv, Pambula	(02) 6495 7121	20.8 km
Camping Plus	6 Alice St , Merimbula	(02) 6495 2571	24.4 km
Barbeques Galore (Bega)	274 Carp St , Bega	(02) 6492 4054	49 km
Camping Outdoors Centre	43 Vulcan St , Moruya	(02) 4474 3081	133.6 km
Gone Fishin	Cnr Ford & Queen Sts, Moruya	(02) 4474 4381	133.4 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Boyd Tower.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Boyd Tower Click to re-center search
2	EDN02	PJ OBrien / Optus site BIMMIL HILL	12 km (to the NNW)
3	MER03	CB Repeater Site Hill 217 5 km NNE of WYNDHAM	38 km (to the NW)
4	MCA04	DCNR / Ambulance Site MARAMINGO HILL	49 km (to the SW)
5	VKE5	Broadcast Site EMERALD HILL Emergency use only	85 km (to the NW)
7	PKA07	Wandella Trig PEAK ALONE	90 km (to the N)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Far South Coast fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 49 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Mostly sunny. 15.5°C (feels like 10.5°) 26 km/h from the SSW (gusting 30) 67% humidity     (as at 24/01:30pm)

Ben Boyd National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
Ben Boyd National park is on the NSW South Coast, near Eden. The park was named and established in 1971, in the honour of Benjamin Boyd (1801-1851). Ben Boyd National park protects a wonderful section of coast line from Pambula to Green Cape, split into two distinct sections, one north of Eden and the other south. The park is well known for its contrasting red rocks, whale sighting, Boyd Tower, Green Cape Lighthouse and associated history. Ben Boyd National park offers some great insights into recent European history, Indigenous occupation and natural history. The park provides two campsites some other great recreational experiences.
Region: South Coast & Highlands
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Ben Boyd National Park
Closure information last downloaded Saturday 25th of May 2013 04:00 AM
CLOSED AREAS
Road and walking track closures
Access from the walking track to the rock platform at Haycock Point (Ben Boyd National Park North) has been closed in the interests of public safety. Please use alternate flagged route to access the rock platform. Currently due to hazard reduction burning the Pinnacles area is closed until further notice.

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