Disaster Bay Lookout

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Disaster Bay Lookout

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Disaster Bay LO car park

The Disaster Bay lookout car park is signposted[1] off the side of Green Cape Lighthouse Rd (a 15km dirt road drive from Edrom Rd). The unsealed area[2] can park about 15 cars (no marked parking bays). The car park has a sheltered information sign[3] and a manual pay station for park use fees[4].

(0km) Disaster Bay LO car park → Disaster Bay Lookout

30 m
1 mins
0m
-11m

Easy track

From sheltered information sign in the Disaster Bay lookout car park, this walk heads downhill across the dirt car park towards the water view. After about 10m the walk leads over some tree root steps

[Trip Hazard]

then comes to the timber boardwalk. The walk follows the fenced timber board walk to come to the lookout, a seat

[Seat]

and spectacular views.

Disaster Bay Lookout

Disaster Bay Lookout is found in Ben Boyd National Park and provides spectacular views over Disaster Bay and Nadgee Nature Reserve & wilderness area. There is a seat

[Seat]

and a 1.1m high fence[5] around the lookout. Midway along Disaster Bay beach is the mouth of Wonboyn River and Bay Cliff. On the far side, you can also see the mouth of Merrica River. There have been at least 27 ships that have been lost from Merimbula to Disaster Bay , suggesting the name is apt. The ‘City of Sydney’ is the first recorded ship to run aground in this bay (at City Rocks). It was an iron steamer, built at Glasgow,
hit the shoreline in fog whilst under steam from Melbourne to Sydney on 6 October 1862.

Maps for the Disaster Bay Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Sydney Heads	1:25 000 Map Series	91302N SYDNEY HEADS	NSW-91302N
Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Sydney	1:100 000 Map Series	9130 SYDNEY	9130
Eden	1:100 000 Map Series	8823 EDEN	8823

Cross sectional view of the Disaster Bay Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Disaster Bay Lookout

Accessibility summary information for the Disaster Bay Lookout

Parking: There are 0 designated accessible parking areas on this walk.

Toilets: There are 0 designated accessible toilets on this walk.

Seats: There are 1 places to sit on this walk.

Hazards: There are 1 specific noteable accessability related hazards on this walk.
Trip Hazard Two tree root trip hazards with a 7cm step. There is an 80cm gap between the end of the roots and edge of the track. Found about 10m into the walk.

Accessibility Details

1 Trip Hazard

Two tree root trip hazards with a 7cm step. There is an 80cm gap between the end of the roots and edge of the track.
This is found 10m into this walk at -37.2357433,149.99424
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 10m into this walk

2 Seat

A timber bench seat, 49cm high, 55cm deep and 1.6m wide with no arm or backrest.
This is found 30m into this walk at -37.2358283,149.9941
Click to see more images take nearby.

Found 30m into this walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	52 m
		Time	10 mins
		.
Grade 2/6 Easy track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
		Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
		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)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 25m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

This whole walk, 25m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 25m is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 25m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 25m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 25m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Disaster Bay Lookout walk starts and ends at the Disaster Bay LO car park (gps: -37.23571, 149.99435)
Your main transport option to Disaster Bay LO car park is by;

Car. Parking fees apply in the area.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-dbl
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂

Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point

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Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point

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Saltwater Creek campground

Salwater Creek campground is a nice place from which to access the coastal walking track -there is plenty of swimming, fishing and snorkeling to be done as well. There are some rainwater tanks on site, but be prepared for them to be empty.

(0km) Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign → Saltwater Creek Beach Nth

180 m
3 mins
0m
-2m

Moderate track

From the information signs at Saltwater Creek camping area, the walk heads through the ‘Day use’ parking area to the far left corner. The track then follows the track-marker through the fenced area and onto the beach between the creek and ocean. The track continues towards the bush on the other side, where there is a signposted intersection.

Saltwater Creek Beach

Saltwater Creek meets the South Pacific Ocean at a beautiful white sand beach in Ben Boyd National park. The beach looks north-east and has a rock shelf at either end. The wide Saltwater Creek forms a lagoon at the northern end, popular for swimming. Woodburn Creek also forms a lagoon on the southern end of the beach. Both creeks have a brown colouration from the tea tree, that forms a beautiful contrast with the white sand and blue ocean. The back of the beach is heavily wooded, providing some shade, and is home to the Saltwater Creek campsite. The beach can be accessed from the Saltwater Creek campsite at the end of the access road from Duck Hole Road.

(0.18km) Saltwater Creek Beach Nth → Red Rocks

1.5 km
27 mins
36m
-29m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the intersection, the walk heads up the hill following the sign to ‘Mowarry Point 5.4km’. The track heads up the hill into the heath, keeping the ocean on the right. The walk winds through the heath and Melaleuca trees surrounding the track. There are numerous fallen branches and trees hanging above the track, so walkers should take due care. The walk continues up through an old farm fence as it winds along the coastline, then heads down to a rock shelf above the ocean.

Red Cliffs

Red Cliffs – These fantastic red coastal cliffs are found about 1km north of saltwater creek in Ben Boyd National Park. The cliffs are made of a red siltstone. As the name suggests, this rock is made from deposited silt, making it much finer grain than sandstone. The red silt came from nearby volcanic eruptions long ago, and is clearly different from the other brown siltstone and sandstone in the region. The cliff is unfenced and provides views out to sea and into a few surrounding bays. More info.

(1.67km) Red rocks → Mowarry Lookout

2.6 km
48 mins
66m
-60m

Hard track

Turn left: From the rock platform, the walk heads up the rock platform following the arrow signs while keeping the ocean on your right. The walk then turns left, away from the ocean, up the stairs to wind through the heath. The track winds through sections of bush and heath, tending right towards the coast. The walk then meanders across a rock shelf, then follows the arrow signs down, off the rock shelf and onto a pebbly beach. The walk continues across the rocky beach to the arrow sign in the middle.
Veer left: From the signpost, the walk heads away from the ocean (which is on the right) into the clearing just inside the tree line, following either the white arrow painted on the rock or the arrow sign. The track winds up the hill, passing a clearing with a fire place. The track passes through sections of eucalypt bush and low and tall heath, keeping the coast to the right. The track then comes to an clearing with views towards Boyd Tower and waves crashing on rocks below.

Mowarry Point lookout

Mowarry Point lookout is an informal vantage on Mowarry Point in Ben Boyd National Park. There is no signage or other infrastructure. The lookout provides a unobstructed view to the north and north-east, along the coast of Ben Boyd National Park. The view extends up to Eden, into Twofold Bay and out over the South Pacific Ocean. There are some Melaleuca trees that offer limited shade.

Maps for the Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Green Cape	1:100 000 Map Series	8923 GREEN CAPE	8923

Cross sectional view of the Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	8.5 km
		Time	3 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 4.2km has short steep hills.

Quality of track

Around 2.6km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 1.7km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 2.6km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 1.7km has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 4.2km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 2.6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.7km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

2.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 1.5km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (180m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point walk starts and ends at the Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign (gps: -37.169036, 150.00069)
Your main transport option to Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-scctmp
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-scctmp

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Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs

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Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs

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(0km) Mowarry Bay car park → Mowarry Creek Sth bank

80 m
1 mins
1m
-2m

Hard track

From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Mowarry Point 500m’, down the hill. The track leaves the car park through the gap in the logs and tends right, heading down the hillside to an intersection (with a track marker present), above a creek.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the track marker down the stairs and upstream of the creek, to turn left across the rocky creek bed. The walk heads up the stairs, leading to a service trail.

(0.08km) Mowarry Creek Sth bank → Mowarry lookout

1.8 km
34 mins
56m
-47m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign up the hill, tending left. The track soon meets a flatter area where this walk comes into sight of a beach, below on the left. The walk passes two access tracks on the left which lead down to the beach. The track continues to a small clearing at an intersection, marked by an arrow.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads up the hill, keeping the ocean below on the left. The track winds up the hillside to a large signpost ‘Mowarry Point’. This walk follows the arrow to ‘Saltwater Creek 5.4km’ into an open grassland, following numerous track markers through the open grass area and patches of heath. The walk soon turns right, up the hill, keeping the ocean well below to the left of the track. The track then enters and winds through an area of heath. Many trees cover the tracks and trodden paths in this part of the walk. The track passes through these trees to a clearing with views towards Boyd Tower and waves crashing below.

Mowarry Point lookout

(1.83km) Mowarry Lookout → Red rocks

2.6 km
48 mins
60m
-66m

Hard track

Veer right: From the intersection, the walk winds through the heath, keeping the ocean to your left. The track heads through sections of low and tall heath and eucalypt bush. The walk begins to wind down the hill, and passes a clearing with a fire place, leading onto the rocky beach where there is an arrow marker standing in the pebbles of the beach.
Veer right: From the signpost, the walk heads towards the next arrow sign within sight, keeping the ocean on the left. The walk crosses the pebbly beach to the arrow marker, where another can be seen further along the coast on the red rock shelf. The walk meanders across the rock shelf to the track marker, which points into the bush. The walk follows this arrow away from the coast and up the stairs into the heath, where the track winds for quite some time through the heath and then bush. The track then heads back through the bush, down onto a red rock platform above the sea. The walk continues down the rock platform following the arrow signs, with the sea on the left of the track, coming to be opposite a set of stairs (on the right of the track).

Red Cliffs

Maps for the Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Green Cape	1:100 000 Map Series	8923 GREEN CAPE	8923
Eden	1:100 000 Map Series	8823 EDEN	8823

Cross sectional view of the Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	8.8 km
		Time	3 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 4.3km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 130m is very steep.

Quality of track

Around 2.6km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 1.8km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 4.2km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 190m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 4.4km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 4.4km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 15m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 4.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), whilst the remaining 60m has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs walk starts and ends at the Mowarry Bay car park (gps: -37.14254, 149.98513)
Your main transport option to Mowarry Bay car park is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-mbtrc
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-mbtrc

Download Pdf

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Short URL = http://wild.tl/mbtrc

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Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay

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Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay

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This walk follows the second main section of the Light to Light walk. The walk joins the two main camping areas of Ben Boyd National Park, by walking along the coast from Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay. The walk explores a few bays, beaches and stunning rock formations on its journey. About half this walk is through open heath or grass lands, allowing plenty of great views out to sea and down the coast. Parts of the walk pass through the taller melaleuca forests providing some shade and interest in the diverse flora of the coast environment.

Saltwater Creek campground

(0km) Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign → Saltwater Creek Beach Nth

180 m
3 mins
0m
-2m

Moderate track

Saltwater Creek Beach

(0.18km) Saltwater Creek Beach Nth → Hegartys Bay Camp

4.7 km
1 hr 26 mins
109m
-102m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Bittangabee Bay’ heading to the far end of the beach, keeping the ocean on the left. This walk tends right, towards the dunes, to meet a signposted intersection just in the bush, on the hill above the creek.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Green Cape Lighthouse’ across the hill, keeping the creek below on the right. The track soon turns left up the hill, away from the beach and creek, and then heads up the hill to an open grassland. The track meanders for a considerable time through different vegetation types – grasslands then heath, then melaleuca, and eucalypts/scrub, before reversing the order up the hill to continue around the flat of the grassy headland. The track continues in this way, passing views of Green Cape Lighthouse to the south and the cliffs, to wind down the hill onto Hegartys Bay beach.
Continue straight: From the beach, this walk heads along the rock platform following the arrow markers. The walk winds around the rock features, then turns away from the ocean and lead up stairs into the bush behind the bay. The track winds above the bay (below on the left) for a short time, to then pass a fireplace and seats, before coming to a signposted clearing ‘Hegartys Bay Camping Area’ with bench seats and a fireplace.

Hegartys Bay

Hegartys Bay is a north-east facing bay, about 2km north of Bittangabee in Ben Boyd National Park. The bay has many small boulders at the apex that then fade to rock shelves at each end. The bay is walled by red cliffs at the entrance and the northern wall has some spectacular examples of rock folding. The bay can be accessed along the Light to Light track and is home to a bush campsite.

Hegartys Bay camping area

Hegartys Bay camping area is a basic bush campsite on the Light to Light walk, about 2km north of Bittangabee. The campsite is signposted and is just north of a small creek that leads to Hegartys Bay. There is another, smaller campsite that is not signposted, about 50m north. The creek is very unreliable and other than some impromptu chairs made from driftwood, there are no facilities provided. The campsite is nestled in a clearing among the tall, dense bush, providing some shade and shelter from winds.

(4.89km) Hegartys Bay Camp → Black cliffs north

1.7 km
30 mins
33m
-28m

Hard track

(6.54km) Black cliffs north → Black cliffs south

280 m
5 mins
5m
-12m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the cairns and track markers along the rock, with the ocean to the left. The walk follows the rockshelf down to an area where it starts to slope down into the sea – this is marked by numerous cairns and an arrow on a boulder.

Black cliffs

The black cliffs of Ben Boyd National Park provide a great vantage point. The headland on the north side of Bittangabee has a fairly large clearing on a rock platform, high above the ocean. There are great views out to sea and into the mouth of Bittangabee Bay. There are no fences or facilities at this informal lookout. Being dark in colour, this rock platform can get very uncomfortable on hot days – trees on the south side provide some respite with shade. The rock slopes into the sea on the south side, but would be too dangerous for swimming.

(6.82km) Black cliffs south → Bittangabee Creek

1.4 km
29 mins
50m
-51m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the ocean, behind, and bay, on the left of the rock shelf, leading up into the bush where a cairn is placed. The track winds along the hillside, following the track markers bolted to the trees. The track tends right, up the hill, then veers left down into a gully, with a rocky creek bed at the bottom. The track continues down to cross the creek.

Bittangabee Creek

Bittangabee Creek is a small creek feeding Bittangabee Bay in Ben Boyd National Park. The creek enters the bay and is crossed by the Light to Light track about 800m north-west of Bittangabee Campsite. The creek provides a quiet place for people to paddle and relax.

(8.25km) Bittangabee Creek → Imlay House Ruins

580 m
12 mins
23m
-10m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From above the creek, the walk winds above the gully (below on your left). The track veers right, and soon meets a signposted intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the sign ‘Via Ruins’ up the hill. The track tends right as it climbs, soon winding up to a large black wooden platform. This platform overlooks the ruins.

Imlay House

Imlay House ruins still show the foundations of a house built by the Imlay brothers in 1844. The ruins are found in Bittangabee Bay in Ben Boyd National Park, along the Light to Light track. The house was to be a station for the Imlay family to further their grazing and whaling in the area. It appears the stone house was never completed, with the brothers dying in 1846 (George) and 1847 (Alexander). Soon after the Imlay brothers died, Benjamin Boyd began using the bay for his own whaling company in 1848. More info.

(8.84km) Imlay House Ruins → Bittangabee Bay Picnic area

300 m
6 mins
3m
-15m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the black platform, this walk keeps the platform and ruins on the left of the track, heading down the hill. The track winds quickly down to a signposted intersection with views of a beach below.
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk heads down the hill towards the water. The track goes across a rocky creek bed to rise up the other side of the gully. The walk continues up the hill to soon find formed log road barriers on the right and then a signposted intersection and picnic area.

Bittangabee Bay Beach

Bittangabee Bay Beach, Ben Boyd National Park, is a small beach at the south-western corner of the bay. The beach can be accessed by a short walk from Bittangabee picnic area in Ben Boyd National Park. The yellow sand beach has a small creek and lagoon behind. The beach also has rock platforms at each end and is fairly well-protected from swells, being tucked away in the bay. The historic storehouse is visible on the shore to the right.

Bittangabee Bay Picnic Area

Bittangabee Bay Picnic Area is near Bittangabee Bay and camp area in Ben Boyd National Park. The picnic area is a day-use only area with a few picnic tables, an electric BBQ and a pit toilet. There is a reasonable amount of natural shade, and is close to a car park. There is short walk to the beach and ruins at Bittangabee Bay. The picnic area is well signposted on the loop road near the Bittangabee camping area.

Maps for the Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Green Cape	1:100 000 Map Series	8923 GREEN CAPE	8923

Cross sectional view of the Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	9.1 km
		Time	3 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

7km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.7km is very steep. The remaining (770m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 6km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 3km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

6km of this walk has minimal directional signs and another 2.9km has directional signs at most intersection. The remaining (380m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 9km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 470m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 1.9km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (1.1km) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay walk starts at the Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign (gps: -37.169036, 150.00069)
Your main transport option to Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

The Saltwater Creek to Bittangabee Bay ends at the Bittangabee Bay Picnic area (gps: -37.21682, 150.01486)
Your main transport option to Bittangabee Bay Picnic area is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-sctbb
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Bittangabee Bay to Hegartys Bay

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Bittangabee Bay to Hegartys Bay

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Bittangabee Bay Picnic Area

(0km) Bittangabee Bay Picnic area → Bittangabee Beach

90 m
2 mins
0m
-6m

Moderate track

From the road just near the picnic area, this walk heads down the hill, passing through the picnic area and down the stairs. The water and beach are visible through the trees, the track soon leading down onto the beach.

Bittangabee Bay Beach

(0km) Bittangabee Bay Picnic area → Int. Coast and Ruins Trks Sth

150 m
3 mins
5m
-1m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the picnic area, the walk follows the sign to ‘Saltwater Creek 9.0km’ down the hill, keeping the road above on the left. The track heads down the hillside and crosses a rocky creek bed, then leads up the hill to an information sign marking the intersection.

(0.15km) Int. Coast and Ruins Trks Sth → Int. Coast and Ruins Trks Nth

420 m
8 mins
10m
-11m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk passes the ‘Welcome to Bittangabee’ sign (to the left of the track) as it heads down the hill keeping the water below on the right. The track keeps the water below on the right to tend left, around the hillside. The track passes numerous bay access tracks on the right to soon come to a signposted intersection. Now Veer right to rejoin the main walk .

(0.15km) Int. Coast and Ruins Trks Sth → Imlay House Ruins

140 m
3 mins
10m
-2m

Moderate track

Veer left: From the intersection, the track heads up the hill keeping the ‘Welcome to Bittangabee’ sign below on the right. The track tends right up the hill, to a black platform overlooking the Imlay House ruins.

Imlay House

(0.3km) Imlay House Ruins → Bittangabee Creek

580 m
12 mins
10m
-23m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the platform, the walk keeps the platform and ruins on the right as it heads down the hill to a signposted intersection.
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk follows neither arrows on the sign but heads away from the face of the sign, keeping the bay below on the right. The bay becomes narrower as the track tends left into a gully. Soon, the track comes to be above a creek.

Bittangabee Creek

(0.88km) Bittangabee Creek → Black cliffs south

1.4 km
29 mins
51m
-50m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the creek, this walk crosses immediately over the rocky creek bed to the other side, and then winds right along the hillside of the creek’s gully. The track leads up out of this gully, tending left, to following track markers bolted to the trees. The track undulates out of the bush and into the heath before dropping down onto a rock shelf above the sea.

Black cliffs

(2.31km) Black cliffs south → Hegartys Bay Camp

1.9 km
35 mins
40m
-38m

Hard track

Veer left: From the intersection, this walk heads up the rock shelf, keeping Green Cape Lighthouse and the bay behind, and the ocean to the right, of the track. The track leads up the rock platform, with its stunning views over the ocean and coast to the right. Before the end of the rock platform, the walk comes to an intersection with a track on the left, marked by some boulders.
Continue straight: From the rock platform, this walk heads up the stairs away from the ocean and rock platform. The track winds through the heath for some time, tending right and then parallel to the sea, which is on the far right of the track. The track continues across this headland, to then drop down into a creek, which it passes over to head up the hill to a signposted clearing, ‘Hegartys Bay Camping Area’.

Hegartys Bay camping area

Hegartys Bay

(4.25km) Hegartys Bay Camp → Hegartys Bay Beach

320 m
6 mins
8m
-10m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the clearing, this walk keeps the ocean on the right as it passes behind Hegartys Bay. The track winds through the bush, passing a small clearing and fireplace on the left of the track before heading down into the bay. The track follows arrow markers along the rock features of the bay, to the sandy beach of Hegartys Bay.

Maps for the Bittangabee Bay to Hegartys Bay walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Green Cape	1:100 000 Map Series	8923 GREEN CAPE	8923

Cross sectional view of the Bittangabee Bay to Hegartys Bay bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Bittangabee Bay to Hegartys Bay

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	9.1 km
		Time	3 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.6km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.7km is very steep. The remaining (280m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 2.3km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 2.3km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

2.3km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 1.9km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (380m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 4.6km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 4.3km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 280m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

2.3km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 1.9km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (380m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Bittangabee Bay to Hegartys Bay walk starts and ends at the Bittangabee Bay Picnic area (gps: -37.21682, 150.01486)
Your main transport option to Bittangabee Bay Picnic area is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
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Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

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Boyd Tower to Leather Jacket Bay

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Boyd Tower to Leather Jacket Bay

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(0km) Ben Boyd Car park information sign → Boyd Tower Lookout Point

1.3 km
27 mins
40m
-59m

Moderate track

From the information sign, the walk heads down the hill, following the low posts away from the information sign, to a signposted intersection on the left. From the intersection, the track follows the sign for ‘Coastal Walk’ down the hill away from the car park. The track soon passes an information sign on the right before tending right, down the hill to be above the coastline. The walk then continues with the coast on your left, down stairs into a gully and back out. The track winds and undulates for some time, leading away from the coast. The track then continues back towards the coast, to a view of the tower on your left and a rock island below in the sea.

(1.34km) Boyd Tower Lookout Point → Red sands bay

1.1 km
21 mins
31m
-40m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the track, keeping the the coast to the left. The track soon leads out of the heath and winds along the hillside, tending away from the coast (which disappears below the trees on the left). The walk then winds down into a gully with access to the rocks (below on your left). Rising up and out of the gully, the track winds across the hillside and then down into a rocky bay with an arrow marker. The walk continues across the red flat rock at the back of the bay, coming to the arrow marker[1] pointing inland, in the middle of the bay.

Red sands bay

Red sands bay (not officially named) is a north-facing bay between Boyd Tower and Leather Jacket Bay in Ben Boyd National Park. The rocky bay is accessed via the Light to Light walk. The beach in this bay is made up of small boulders and a fine red gravel. Most of the red gravel is on the western side of the bay. The gravel is made from the sea smashing the red siltstone into small pieces. The red sands/gravel of this bay makes for a fantastic contrast on sunny days.

(2.44km) Red sands bay → Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket Pt Trks

410 m
8 mins
21m
-3m

Hard track

Turn right: From the red rock bay, this walk follows the track marker away from the ocean and up the stairs. The track climbs over the hill to head down into a creek bed, where it heads up the hill keeping the ocean on the left of the track. The stairs lead this walk around the hill to the right and then to a signposted intersection with a service trail.

(2.84km) Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket Pt Trks → Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket View Trks

740 m
13 mins
16m
-19m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow of the tower sign through the small clearing and along the clearer service trail. The track winds quickly through the heath for some time to meet a signposted intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows track marker down the hill, towards the ocean. The track leads downhill to a signposted intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the track marker past a white post, keeping the ocean and the other service trail to the left of the track. The walk continues along the service trail for a short time to a signposted intersection.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the track marker, leaving the fork in the trails behind and heading down the slight hill towards the ocean. The track continues down the hill to a signposted intersection.

(3.58km) Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket View Trks → Leatherjacket Bay

1.1 km
19 mins
13m
-32m

Hard track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the track marker into the tall heath, towards the views of the ocean. The track then winds through the heath, passing through some large areas of tall heath and melaleuca trees. The walk follows white posts through the heath to then enter an area of tall eucalypt bush. The track soon passes an old farm fence post on the left of the track while winding down the hill into Leather Jacket Bay. The track follows the creek across the back of the rocky bay to a well signposted clearing – the campsite.

Leather Jacket Bay

Leather Jacket Bay is a north-east facing beach between Boyd Tower and Mowarry Point in the Ben Boyd National Park. The bay has a sandy beach with small rock boulders between the sand and the ocean. The wooded forest behind the bay provides some shade, making this a great place to rest on the Light-to-Light walk. The bay can be access by the Light-to-Light track or by Newtons Road service trail from Edrom Rd.

Maps for the Boyd Tower to Leather Jacket Bay walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Eden	1:25 000 Map Series	88231N EDEN	NSW-88231N
Eden	1:100 000 Map Series	8823 EDEN	8823

Cross sectional view of the Boyd Tower to Leather Jacket Bay bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Boyd Tower to Leather Jacket Bay

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	9.3 km
		Time	3 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.4km of this walk has short steep hills and another 1.5km is very steep. The remaining (740m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 2.5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 2.2km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

2.9km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 1.3km is clearly signposted. The remaining (410m) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 4.7km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 3.6km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.1km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 2.6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), whilst the remaining 2.1km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Boyd Tower to Leather Jacket Bay walk starts and ends at the Ben Boyd Car park information sign (gps: -37.104513, 149.95119)
Your main transport option to Ben Boyd Car park information sign is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-ljb
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Saltwater Creek to Hegartys Bay

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Saltwater Creek to Hegartys Bay

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Saltwater Creek campground

(0km) Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign → Saltwater Creek Beach Nth

180 m
3 mins
0m
-2m

Moderate track

Saltwater Creek Beach

(0.18km) Saltwater Creek Beach Nth → Saltwater Creek Beach Sth

490 m
8 mins
5m
-2m

Moderate track

(0.67km) Saltwater Creek Beach Sth → Hegartys Bay Camp

4.2 km
1 hr 18 mins
104m
-100m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Green Cape Lighthouse’ across the hill, keeping the creek below on the right. The track soon turns left up the hill, away from the beach and creek, and then heads up the hill to an open grassland. The track meanders for a considerable time through different vegetation types – grasslands then heath, then melaleuca, and eucalypts/scrub, before reversing the order up the hill to continue around the flat of the grassy headland. The track continues in this way, passing views of Green Cape Lighthouse to the south and the cliffs, to wind down the hill onto Hegartys Bay beach.
Continue straight: From the beach, this walk heads along the rock platform following the arrow markers. The walk winds around the rock features, then turns away from the ocean and lead up stairs into the bush behind the bay. The track winds above the bay (below on the left) for a short time, to then pass a fireplace and seats, before coming to a signposted clearing ‘Hegartys Bay Camping Area’ with bench seats and a fireplace.

Hegartys Bay camping area

Hegartys Bay

Maps for the Saltwater Creek to Hegartys Bay walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Green Cape	1:100 000 Map Series	8923 GREEN CAPE	8923

Cross sectional view of the Saltwater Creek to Hegartys Bay bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Saltwater Creek to Hegartys Bay

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	9.8 km
		Time	3 hrs 30 mins
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 4.4km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 490m has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 4.2km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely, whilst the remaining 670m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 3.9km of this walk has minimal directional signs, whilst the remaining 990m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 4.9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 4.7km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 180m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 4.2km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged), whilst the remaining 670m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Saltwater Creek to Hegartys Bay walk starts and ends at the Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign (gps: -37.169036, 150.00069)
Your main transport option to Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-scthb
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-scthb

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Boyd Tower to Saltwater Creek

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Boyd Tower to Saltwater Creek

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This is the first of the three main sections that form the Light to Light walk. You can start the walk with an optional sidetrip to the historic and interesting Boyd Tower. From here, the walk starts its southward journey to Saltwater Creek. The walk explores a number of picturesque bays with bright red rocks and imposing sea cliffs. Leather Jacket Bay, about halfway along, makes a nice place to relax, with beaches, bays and headlands to explore. The last half of this walk includes a few open grassland sections, providing some panoramic views.

(0km) Ben Boyd car park → Boyd Tower Intersection

280 m
5 mins
0m
-15m

Very easy

From the car park, this walk follows ‘Boyd Tower 300m’ arrow[1] along the asphalt footpath, between the timber bollards[2]

[Pinch Point]

to pass the information sign[3][4] (and parking pay station, on the left). The path leads gently downhill for 45m to pass a ‘Welcome to Ben Boyd NP and Boyd’s Tower’ information sign[5]

[Trip Hazard]

then the path meanders for 150m through the melaleuca forest to find a seat

[Seat]

and the ‘Gambling on the Future’[6] & ‘Boyd’s Folly?’[7] information signs. Just 35m further along the path you pass another seat

[Seat]

with pleasant coastline view[8]. From here the path starts to lead gently uphill for 50m to come to a clear 3-way intersection[9] (with a timber path and Boyd Tower on the left).

Boyds Tower

Boyds Tower[10] was commissioned by Benjamin Boyd and originally designed to be a 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)

The bottom floor of the tower is open to the public via a 1.2m wide sandstone door frame[13].

(0km) Ben Boyd Car park information sign → Red sands bay

2.4 km
48 mins
71m
-99m

Hard track

Veer left: From the information sign, the walk heads down the hill, following the low posts away from the information sign, to a signposted intersection on the left. From the intersection, the track follows the sign for ‘Coastal Walk’ down the hill away from the car park. The track soon passes an information sign on the right before tending right, down the hill to be above the coastline. The walk then continues with the coast on your left, down stairs into a gully and back out. The track winds and undulates for some time, leading away from the coast. The track then continues back towards the coast, to a view of the tower on your left and a rock island below in the sea.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads along the track, keeping the the coast to the left. The track soon leads out of the heath and winds along the hillside, tending away from the coast (which disappears below the trees on the left). The walk then winds down into a gully with access to the rocks (below on your left). Rising up and out of the gully, the track winds across the hillside and then down into a rocky bay with an arrow marker. The walk continues across the red flat rock at the back of the bay, coming to the arrow marker[14] pointing inland, in the middle of the bay.

Red sands bay

(2.44km) Red sands bay → Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket Pt Trks

410 m
8 mins
21m
-3m

Hard track

(2.84km) Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket Pt Trks → Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket View Trks

740 m
13 mins
16m
-19m

Moderate track

(3.58km) Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket View Trks → Leatherjacket Bay

1.1 km
19 mins
13m
-32m

Hard track

Leather Jacket Bay

(4.66km) Leatherjacket Bay → Mowarry Bay car park

2.7 km
57 mins
113m
-108m

Hard track

Turn right: From the clearing, this walk follows the sign up the hill along the service trail, away from the clearing and the bay. The track soon comes to a signposted intersection.
Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Mowarry Point’ up the hill. The track winds up the hill to continue across the ridge, with the track soon heading down the hill over large speed bumps. The walk comes to a small bridge over a creek bed, after which it leads up a hill, tending left to head across the flat to an unsignposted intersection on the left.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads down the hill, leaving a track behind on the left. This walk leads down into a saddle, to rise up again along a section of yellow dirt service trail. The track continues to undulate and wind for some time, with views of the ocean appearing on the left of the track under the trees. The track then leads down the hill, tending right for some time to the signposted cul-de-sac at Mowarry car park.

(7.32km) Mowarry Bay car park → Mowarry Creek Sth bank

80 m
1 mins
1m
-2m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Mowarry Point 500m’, down the hill. The track leaves the car park through the gap in the logs and tends right, heading down the hillside to an intersection (with a track marker present), above a creek.
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the track marker down the stairs and upstream of the creek, to turn left across the rocky creek bed. The walk heads up the stairs, leading to a service trail.

(7.4km) Mowarry Creek Sth bank → Mowarry lookout

1.8 km
34 mins
56m
-47m

Hard track

Mowarry Point lookout

(9.15km) Mowarry Lookout → Red rocks

2.6 km
48 mins
60m
-66m

Hard track

Red Cliffs

(11.74km) Red Rocks → Saltwater Creek Beach Nth

1.5 km
27 mins
29m
-36m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the rock platform, the walk heads up the stairs away from the rock shelf and ocean. The walk winds through the heath along the track, leading away from the coastline. After a while, the heath gives way to Melaleuca trees. There are numerous fallen trees and hanging branches over the track, so walkers should take due care. The track leads down the hill, with views of the ocean under the trees. The track passes through an old farm fence and soon comes down onto Saltwater Creek Beach. The track here is signposted on the ocean side of the headland.

Saltwater Creek Beach

(13.22km) Saltwater Creek Beach Nth → Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign

180 m
3 mins
2m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the sign to the camping ground across the sandbar, which separates the creek (on the right) from the ocean (on the left). The track heads up the stairs on the opposite side, to follow the fence line through to the day-use parking area. The track continues through to the information signs just behind the day-use area.

Saltwater Creek campground

Maps for the Boyd Tower to Saltwater Creek walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Eden	1:25 000 Map Series	88231N EDEN	NSW-88231N
Green Cape	1:100 000 Map Series	8923 GREEN CAPE	8923
Eden	1:100 000 Map Series	8823 EDEN	8823

Cross sectional view of the Boyd Tower to Saltwater Creek bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Boyd Tower to Saltwater Creek

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	13.4 km
		Time	5 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

10km of this walk has short steep hills and another 3km is very steep. The remaining (740m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 9km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 4.8km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 4.6km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (1.3km) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 13km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 11km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 2.8km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

7km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 6km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (180m) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Boyd Tower to Saltwater Creek walk starts at the Ben Boyd Car park information sign (gps: -37.104513, 149.95119)
Your main transport option to Ben Boyd Car park information sign is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

The Boyd Tower to Saltwater Creek ends at the Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign (gps: -37.169036, 150.00069)
Your main transport option to Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-bttsc
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

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Boyd Tower to Mowarry Point Lookout

And Walk

Boyd Tower to Mowarry Point Lookout

Download & Print Map and Notes

This longer day walk starts near Boyd Tower and heads to Mowarry Point, meandering down the coast of Ben Boyd National Park. On the way there are plenty of picturesque coastline views, with the stark red rock forming a great contrast. Views of Boyd Tower and of the coastal rocks are common along the walk as it passes through Red Sands and Leather Jacket bays. Approaching Mowarry Point is an open grass land giving a perspective of how far you have walked (and need to walk back) from Boyd tower car park. A great way of exploring the first stage of the famous Light to Light walk in a day.

(0km) Ben Boyd Car park information sign → Boyd Tower Lookout Point

1.3 km
27 mins
40m
-59m

Moderate track

(1.34km) Boyd Tower Lookout Point → Red sands bay

1.1 km
21 mins
31m
-40m

Hard track

Red sands bay

(2.44km) Red sands bay → Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket Pt Trks

410 m
8 mins
21m
-3m

Hard track

(2.84km) Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket Pt Trks → Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket View Trks

740 m
13 mins
16m
-19m

Moderate track

(3.58km) Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket View Trks → Leatherjacket Bay

1.1 km
19 mins
13m
-32m

Hard track

Leather Jacket Bay

(4.66km) Leatherjacket Bay → Mowarry Bay car park

2.7 km
57 mins
113m
-108m

Hard track

(7.32km) Mowarry Bay car park → Mowarry Creek Sth bank

80 m
1 mins
1m
-2m

Hard track

(7.4km) Mowarry Creek Sth bank → Mowarry lookout

1.8 km
34 mins
56m
-47m

Hard track

Mowarry Point lookout

Maps for the Boyd Tower to Mowarry Point Lookout walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Eden	1:25 000 Map Series	88231N EDEN	NSW-88231N
Green Cape	1:100 000 Map Series	8923 GREEN CAPE	8923
Eden	1:100 000 Map Series	8823 EDEN	8823

Cross sectional view of the Boyd Tower to Mowarry Point Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Boyd Tower to Mowarry Point Lookout

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	18.3 km
		Time	7 hrs
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

5km of this walk has short steep hills and another 3km is very steep. The remaining (740m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 7km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 2.2km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely.

Signs

6km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 2km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (1.3km) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 9km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 8km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 1.1km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 4.8km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 4.3km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Boyd Tower to Mowarry Point Lookout walk starts and ends at the Ben Boyd Car park information sign (gps: -37.104513, 149.95119)
Your main transport option to Ben Boyd Car park information sign is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-mpl
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-mpl

Light to Light Walk 2 days

And Walk

Light to Light Walk 2 days

Download & Print Map and Notes

(0km) Ben Boyd car park → Boyd Tower Intersection

280 m
5 mins
0m
-15m

Very easy

From the car park, this walk follows ‘Boyd Tower 300m’ arrow[1] along the asphalt footpath, between the timber bollards[2]

[Pinch Point]

to pass the information sign[3][4] (and parking pay station, on the left). The path leads gently downhill for 45m to pass a ‘Welcome to Ben Boyd NP and Boyd’s Tower’ information sign[5]

[Trip Hazard]

then the path meanders for 150m through the melaleuca forest to find a seat

[Seat]

and the ‘Gambling on the Future’[6] & ‘Boyd’s Folly?’[7] information signs. Just 35m further along the path you pass another seat

[Seat]

with pleasant coastline view[8]. From here the path starts to lead gently uphill for 50m to come to a clear 3-way intersection[9] (with a timber path and Boyd Tower on the left).

Boyds Tower

“Ben Boyd’s Tower is watching –
Watching o’er the sea
Ben Boyd’s Tower is waiting
For her and me.” Henry Lawson (1910)

The bottom floor of the tower is open to the public via a 1.2m wide sandstone door frame[13].

(0km) Ben Boyd Car park information sign → Red sands bay

2.4 km
48 mins
71m
-99m

Hard track

Red sands bay

(2.44km) Red sands bay → Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket Pt Trks

410 m
8 mins
21m
-3m

Hard track

(2.84km) Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket Pt Trks → Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket View Trks

740 m
13 mins
16m
-19m

Moderate track

(3.58km) Int. Light to Light and Leather Jacket View Trks → Leatherjacket Bay

1.1 km
19 mins
13m
-32m

Hard track

Leather Jacket Bay

(4.66km) Leatherjacket Bay → Mowarry Bay car park

2.7 km
57 mins
113m
-108m

Hard track

(7.32km) Mowarry Bay car park → Mowarry Creek Sth bank

80 m
1 mins
1m
-2m

Hard track

(7.4km) Mowarry Creek Sth bank → Mowarry lookout

1.8 km
34 mins
56m
-47m

Hard track

Mowarry Point lookout

(9.15km) Mowarry Lookout → Red rocks

2.6 km
48 mins
60m
-66m

Hard track

Red Cliffs

(11.74km) Red Rocks → Saltwater Creek Beach Nth

1.5 km
27 mins
29m
-36m

Moderate track

Saltwater Creek Beach

(13.22km) Saltwater Creek Beach Nth → Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign

180 m
3 mins
2m
0m

Moderate track

Saltwater Creek campground

(13.4km) Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign → Saltwater Creek Beach Nth

180 m
3 mins
0m
-2m

Moderate track

Turn around: From the information signs at Saltwater Creek camping area, the walk heads through the ‘Day use’ parking area to the far left corner. The track then follows the track-marker through the fenced area and onto the beach between the creek and ocean. The track continues towards the bush on the other side, where there is a signposted intersection.

(13.58km) Saltwater Creek Beach Nth → Saltwater Creek Beach Sth

490 m
8 mins
5m
-2m

Moderate track

(14.07km) Saltwater Creek Beach Sth → Hegartys Bay Camp

4.2 km
1 hr 18 mins
104m
-100m

Hard track

Hegartys Bay

Hegartys Bay camping area

End of day 1

This is the planned overnight stay for the end of day 1, happy camping.

(18.29km) Hegartys Bay Camp → Black cliffs south

1.9 km
35 mins
38m
-40m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the camp area, this walk keeps the camp on the right and ocean far on the left. The track heads down hill and over a creek, then winds up and out of the creek to meander across the headland. The track continues to wind through heath and melaleucas on the headland for some time, to go down the stairs onto the rock platform.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the cairns and track markers along the rock, with the ocean to the left. The walk follows the rockshelf down to an area where it starts to slope down into the sea – this is marked by numerous cairns and an arrow on a boulder.

Black cliffs

(20.22km) Black cliffs south → Bittangabee Creek

1.4 km
29 mins
50m
-51m

Moderate track

Bittangabee Creek

(21.65km) Bittangabee Creek → Imlay House Ruins

580 m
12 mins
23m
-10m

Moderate track

Imlay House

(22.24km) Imlay House Ruins → Bittangabee Bay Picnic area

300 m
6 mins
3m
-15m

Moderate track

(22.53km) Bittangabee Bay Picnic area → Bittangabee Beach

90 m
2 mins
0m
-6m

Moderate track

Turn left: From the road just near the picnic area, this walk heads down the hill, passing through the picnic area and down the stairs. The water and beach are visible through the trees, the track soon leading down onto the beach. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left .

Bittangabee Bay Beach

(22.53km) Bittangabee Bay Picnic Area → Int. Light to Light Trk and Bittangabee Storehouse Trk

240 m
6 mins
13m
-9m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the picnic area, the walk follows the sign to ‘Camping Area 500m’, keeping the car park on your right. The track leads below the road (above on the right) for some time, following the arrow markers to a signposted intersection next to the log road barriers.
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk follows the sign for ‘Walking Track’ (not the same direction as the ‘Beach’ arrow) down the hill. The track leads down the hill a short way to an arrow track marker.

(22.77km) Int. Light to Light Trk and Bittangabee Storehouse Trk → Int. Light to Light Trk and Bittangabee Storehouse Trail

150 m
3 mins
2m
-10m

Hard track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk does not follow the arrow marker but heads straight down the hill towards the water. The walk steps down to the water’s edge where there is a roofless building on the right. The walk follows around the building on the water side, to an information sign.
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk leads up the hill, keeping the bay on your left and the storehouse ruins behind on the right. The track veers right, up the hill to a signposted intersection. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left .

Bittangabee Storehouse ruins

Bittangabee Storehouse ruins is located on the shore of Bittangabee Bay, near the campground, in Ben Boyd National Park. The concrete structure was built by Albert Aspinall (1839 – 1903) in 1881. The building was used to store material unloaded from ships onto a wooden jetty built at the same time. Aspinall then built a wooden tramway to move material and supplies to Green Cape to help in the construction of the lighthouse. The building is now a basic shell, missing roof, windows and a door. The concrete foundations of the timber wharf are still visible. Unfortunately, the building has been marred by graffiti, but is still worth the visit. More info.

(22.77km) Int. Light to Light Trk and Bittangabee Storehouse Trk → Int. Light to Light Trk and Bittangabee Storehouse Trail

90 m
2 mins
0m
-8m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow into the bush, keeping the bay below on the left. The track winds through the bush to a signposted intersection.

(22.86km) Int. Light to Light Trk and Bittangabee Storehouse Trail → Bittangabee Sth Headland Lookout

150 m
3 mins
6m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk follows the ‘Walking Track’ sign and arrow posts up the hill. The track winds through the heath and melaleuca for a short time, passing near the campsite (on the right) while following the arrow markers. The track leads closer to the sea on the left, to a clearing overlooking a rock shelf below at the sea and the mouth of Bittangabee Bay.

Southern Bittangabee Point lookout

Southern Bittangabee Point lookout is an unofficial lookout on the southern headland forming the entrance to Bittangabee Bay in Ben Boyd National Park. The lookout is not fenced or signposted and does not have any facilities. The lookout provides a view across the mouth of Bittangabee Bay and a short way down the coast to the south. There is also a view of the red rock platform below, forming a picturesque contrast with the ocean on sunny days.

(23.01km) Bittangabee Sth Headland Lookout → Int. Light to Light Walk and Pulpit Rock Rd Access

3.8 km
1 hr 10 mins
99m
-62m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow markers around the headland, keeping the ocean to the left and the camping area to the right. The track soon comes to a set of wooden stairs. The walk heads down these stairs into the creek bed, and then up the stairs on the other side.
Continue straight: From the top of the stairs, this walk leads upstream of the creek, which is below on the right. The track follows this creek for some time, tending left away from it into the bush at times. The track winds slightly uphill for a while, then winds downhill to cross the rocky surface of another creek. The track heads up the hill and over the ridge before heading down to another creek bed. The track then leads up the hill to the cul-de-sac of a service trail.

(26.83km) Int. Light to Light Walk and Pulpit Rock Rd Access → Int. Light to Light Trk and Pulpit Rock Rd

260 m
4 mins
6m
-2m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the track markers up the hill to a signposted intersection.
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the track marker along the hillside, keeping the ocean on the left of the track. The track passes a few overgrown service trails on either side, as it continues on to the signposted intersection with the main service trail.

(27.09km) Int. Light to Light Trk and Pulpit Rock Rd → Pulpit Rock

700 m
14 mins
3m
-49m

Hard track

Turn left: From the intersection, this walk follows none of the signs but instead heads down the hill towards the sea. The track winds down through the heath to the one-way car park and toilet. The walk continues through to the far side of the car park, where there is a fenced lookout over the rocks.
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads down the stairs just near the lookout. The stairs lead onto the rock shelf, with stunning views to the north (left) and of waves crashing onto the rocks below. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left.

Pulpit Rock

Pulpit Rock is a large rock platform on the south-east coast of NSW, between Green Cape and Bittangabee in Ben Boyd National Park. The rock platform is a popular spot for rock fishing. Pulpit Rock is accessed via a staircase near the end of a service trail off Green Cape Rd. Near the car park is a pit toilet and garbage facilities. From the rock platform, there are great views north up the coast, with the red rock cliffs providing a spectacular highlight.

(27.09km) Int. Light to Light Trk and Pulpit Rock Rd → Ly-ee-moon Graveyard

2.8 km
49 mins
44m
-70m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to ‘Green Cape Lighthouse 2.5km’ keeping the ocean on the left of the track. The track meanders through the heath, then turns left and slowly head down through the heath. The track leads to an arrow-marked intersection with a badly overgrown service trail, on both sides of the track.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads through the heath following the arrow marker, and keeping the ocean on the left of the track. The track leads through the heath and Banksias for a short time, coming to a slightly overgrown service trail.
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk keeps the ocean on the left of the track as it winds through the heath and the Banksias. The track soon becomes surrounded by melaleuca trees, which have many fallen branches. The track continues to a signposted intersection for ‘Ly-ee-moon Cemetery’.

Ly-ee-moon Graveyard

The Ly-ee-moon Graveyard is a stark reminder of the horrific accident on the night of May 31st, 1886, when 71 men, women and children lost their lives. The white stone and single cross marks the positions of the unnamed graves. The nearby plaque names the people who lost their lives – sadly some names where not known and these people are remembered only by comments such as ‘one who had a German accent’.
During the dark night, the lighthouse keeper and assistant heroically rescued 16 people from the sea, and were left to listen to cries for help though the night of other people who could not be saved. The mother of Blessed Mary MacKillop, the first Australian to be beatified by the Catholic church, was one of those lost during the night.
The fast and normally reliable ship, operated by the Australian Steam Navigation Company, was a single screw ship converted from a paddle steamer when it was brought to Australia in 1876. The graveyard is about 300m north-west of the Green Cape lighthouse, which was operational at the time the SS Ly-ee-moon struck the reef and sunk. More info.

(29.86km) Ly-ee-moon Graveyard → Green Cape Lighthouse Car park

250 m
4 mins
5m
-3m

Easy track

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk follows the arrow marker through the melaleuca trees, away from the ‘Ly-ee-moon Cemetery’ sign (behind on the left). The track winds through the trees for a short time, to open out onto the clearing of the Green Cape Lighthouse car park. The walk continues to the far end of the car park where there are signs.

Green Cape

Green Cape is a headland at the southern end of Ben Boyd National Park, forming the northern head of Disaster Bay. The cape’s traditional owners are the people of the Yuin nation, from whom there remains evidence of a number of camps in the area. The cape was named ‘Green Point’ by Matthew Flinders in 1798. The area began its notorious fame in 1802 when eight of Flinders’ crew disappeared when fetching water, in what he then appropriately named ‘Disaster Bay’. The Imlay brothers and Boyd both established whaling business in the area in the early to mid 1800’s, leaving several buildings in the park. There were many shipwrecks in the surrounding waters, the most famous being the SS Ly-ee-moon, whose victims are buried on the cape. The most visible feature on the cape is the 29-metre high lighthouse that is still operational today. NPWS run 1-hour tours of the site based on bookings . There is a composting toilet at the car park at the end of Green Cape Road. Accommodation is also available in the renovated lighthouse keeper cottages.

(30.1km) Green Cape Lighthouse Car Park → Enjoying Green Cape int.

50 m
1 mins
0m
-2m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the dirt car park[16] at the end of Green Cape Lighthouse Rd, this walk leads past the manual park entry fees station[17] to then turn right following the ‘Walkway to Lighthouse’ sign[18] along the boardwalk, gently uphill. The walk leads past the ‘toilet’ sign[19] and continues along the boardwalk (now with handrail[20]) to come to a 3-way intersection and a large sheltered ‘Enjoying Green Cape’ information sign[21].

(30.15km) Enjoying Green Cape int. → Green Cape Lighthouse Telegraph Station

40 m
1 mins
0m
0m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the boardwalk[22] (between the two handrails) to the ‘Get the message’ information sign[23]. The path now follows ‘lighthouse 200m’ sign[24] and the fence line for another 20m to come beside the white ‘Signal Flag Locker’ building and signpost[25]. This is the site of the old Green Cape Lighthouse Telegraph Station[26].

Green Cape Telegraph Station

Green Cape Telegraph Station was established in 1882. The station acted as a relay station, re-sending ship-to-shore messages from boats passing by. Ships, and communication staff on Green Cape, would use semaphore flags to communicate a message. When required, the messages could also be relayed using Morse code. The telegraph station is a white concrete building with a tin roof. The building has a blue painted base and is less than 100m north of Green Cape Lighthouse in Ben Boyd National Park.

Cape Lighthouse Keepers

The Cape Lighthouse Keepers’ cottages is a large concrete building near Green Cape Lighthouse in Ben Boyd National Park. There are two cottages that have been refurbished, each sleeping up to 6 guests and boasting 3.5 stars. Each cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, bathroom, lounge room (with sofa bed), Master bedroom (Queen) and second bedroom (2 singles). The price starts from $250 a night per cottage. Bookings are essential, for more info call NPWS on 13000 72757 or online

(30.19km) Green Cape Lighthouse Telegraph Station → Green Cape Lighthouse entry gate

180 m
3 mins
0m
-3m

Easy track

Continue straight: From beside the Telegraph Station, this walk follows the boardwalk along the fenceline, downhill towards the lighthouse[28]. After about 50m the path leads to a ‘Jack of all trades’ sign[29] and a section of 20m of hand railing either side of the path[30]. The path now leads uphill for about 45m to pass the large solar panel array[31] where the walk heads down for another 60m to come to a ‘no entry’ gate[32] beside the Green Cape Lighthouse tower[33].

Green Cape Lighthouse

Green Cape Lighthouse is a majestic, 29 meter tall, white octagon-shaped, concrete and blue stone monolith, at the southern tip of Ben Boyd National Park. The lighthouse construction was tendered in 1880 and Albert Aspinall started construction in 1881. He built a timber tram line from Bittangabee Bay to transport materials. After having to dig footing much deeper than expected, in addition to dealing with workers’ disputes, Aspinall went broke and his creditors completed the project. The original lantern was oil-fired and was visible 19NM out to sea. Today, the lighthouse still operates with a solar-powered electric light. The lighthouse buildings and grounds can be visited on a tour, otherwise enjoyed from outside the fence. The lighthouse was functionally replaced with a more modern metal tower 60m down the hill in 1992.

(30.36km) Green Cape Lighthouse entry gate → Green Cape Lookout

150 m
3 mins
0m
-11m

Easy track

Continue straight: From the gate[34] beside the Green Cape Lighthouse tower[35], this walk leads downhill along the boardwalk, keeping the lighthouse to the left and immediately passing small seat

[Seat]

. After about 25m the fence leaves the path (there is a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

about 30m over the grass to the left[36]), where the walk continues downhill along the boardwalk[37] for another 45m

[Trip Hazard]

to come beside large white metal tower[38]. This tower has been the official lighthouse since 1992 .
Continue straight: From the modern lighthouse tower, this walk follows the boardwalk[40] downhill around the metal tower. Ater about 15m the walk leads past the ‘Wildlife navigates the coast safely’ information sign[41], then continues mostly downhill for another 70m to the fenced lookout.

Green Cape Lookout

The lookout at the point of Green Cape, at the southern end of Ben Boyd National Park, provides great views out to sea and along the coast. On the right, the view extends across Disaster Bay to Nadgee Nature Reserve[42] and down into Victoria. To the left, there are views north along rugged sea cliffs[43] and views of Green Cape Lighthouse and accommodation[44]. An information sign at the lookout tells some of the story of the Ly-ee-moon tragedy[45]. The lookout platform is fenced (1.07m high). There are no seats at the lookout.

(30.51km) Green Cape Lookout → Green Cape Lighthouse Car Park

410 m
8 mins
16m
0m

Easy track

Turn around: From the lookout, this walk follows the boardwalk, mostly uphill for about 70m to ‘Wildlife navigates the coast safely’ information sign[46]. The walk continues up towards the lighthouses to come beside the large metal tower, the modern lighthouse for the area since 1992.
Continue straight: From the metal lighthouse tower, this walk follows the boardwalk

[Trip Hazard]

gently uphill for about 45m to come to the corner of the fence for the original Green Cape Lighthouse tower[47] (there is a picnic table

[Picnic Table]

about 30m over the grass to the right[48] here). The walking continues along the boardwalk for another 25m to the gate[49] beside the Green Cape Lighthouse tower[50].
Continue straight: From the gate, the walk heads up the hill towards the large solar panels[51]. This walk keeps the houses and fence on the right undulates along the fence line to come to the signposted ‘Signal Flag Locker’ building[52] at the old ‘Telegraph Station’.
Continue straight: From the beside the Green Cape Lighthouse Telegraph Station[53], this walk follows the fence (keeping the fence and clearing to the right) along the boardwalk as it winds into the heath to then find a 3-way intersection and a large sheltered ‘Enjoying Green Cape’ information sign[54].
Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads gently downhill along the boardwalk with a handrail as it winds down to the dirt car park[55] at the end of Green Cape Lighthouse Rd.

Maps for the Light to Light Walk 2 days walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Narrabarba	1:25 000 Map Series	88232N NARRABARBA	NSW-88232N
Kiah	1:25 000 Map Series	88231S KIAH	NSW-88231S
Eden	1:25 000 Map Series	88231N EDEN	NSW-88231N
Green Cape	1:100 000 Map Series	8923 GREEN CAPE	8923
Eden	1:100 000 Map Series	8823 EDEN	8823

Cross sectional view of the Light to Light Walk 2 days bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Light to Light Walk 2 days

Daily actual walking time estimates

Day	Walking Time	Length
1	5 hrs 52 mins	18.6 km
2	4 hrs 15 mins	13.6 km

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

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

		Length	30.9 km
		Time	2 Days
		.
Grade 4/6 Hard track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

20km of this walk has short steep hills and another 4.8km has gentle hills with occasional steps. Whilst another 4.7km is very steep and the remaining 1.3km is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

19km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 11km follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely. Whilst another 550m follows a clear and well formed track or trail and the remaining 520m follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

17km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 10km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (3.9km) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

This whole walk, 31km requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 28km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 3.2km is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

15km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced) and another 13km has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (3km) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Light to Light Walk 2 days walk starts at the Ben Boyd Car park information sign (gps: -37.104513, 149.95119)
Your main transport option to Ben Boyd Car park information sign is by;

Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

The Light to Light Walk 2 days ends at the Green Cape Lighthouse Car Park (gps: -37.259525, 150.04796)
Your main transport option to Green Cape Lighthouse Car Park is by;
Car. A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-ltlw2d
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the South Coast weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-benbobnp-ltlw2d

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/ltlw2d

Gallery images
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* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

And Walk

Disaster Bay Lookout

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Disaster Bay LO car park

(0km) Disaster Bay LO car park → Disaster Bay Lookout

Easy track

Disaster Bay Lookout

Maps for the Disaster Bay Lookout walk

Cross sectional view of the Disaster Bay Lookout bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Disaster Bay Lookout

Accessibility summary information for the Disaster Bay Lookout

Accessibility Details

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point

Saltwater Creek campground

(0km) Saltwater Creek Campsite Information Sign → Saltwater Creek Beach Nth

Moderate track

Saltwater Creek Beach

(0.18km) Saltwater Creek Beach Nth → Red Rocks

Moderate track

Red Cliffs

(1.67km) Red rocks → Mowarry Lookout

Hard track

Mowarry Point lookout

Maps for the Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point walk

Cross sectional view of the Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Saltwater Creek campsite to Mowarry Point

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs

(0km) Mowarry Bay car park → Mowarry Creek Sth bank

Hard track

(0.08km) Mowarry Creek Sth bank → Mowarry lookout

Hard track

Mowarry Point lookout

(1.83km) Mowarry Lookout → Red rocks

Hard track

Red Cliffs

Maps for the Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs walk

Cross sectional view of the Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks