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Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape walking track

Green Cape area in Beowa National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape walking track.

Track grading

Grade 4

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Features of this track

Distance

7km one-way

Time

2 - 3hrs

Quality of markings

Sign posted

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

No steps

Quality of path

Rough track, many obstacles

Getting there and parking

Bittangabee Bay is in the southern precinct of Beowa National Park. To get there:

  • Travel south of Eden for 18km along Princes Highway
  • Turn left on Edrom Road and follow it for 6km
  • Turn right onto the unsealed Green Cape Road, and follow it for 15km until you reach Bittangabee Access Road.
  • Turn left and follow the road to the end (about 3km).

Parking

Parking is available at Bittangabee Bay. Please note, there’s a fee to use this park.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Beowa National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Camp at Bittangabee Beach campground and see lyrebirds performing their characteristic dance and tail display.

Spring

Visit Green Cape Lighthouse or Boyds Tower to spot whales migrating south to their Antarctic feeding grounds - you might even see females with young calves.

Summer

Plan a camping trip to Saltwater Creek - to enjoy the lagoons and beautiful surf beach.

Winter

Take the Light to Light walk when it's nice and cool and the banksias are in bloom.

Facilities

Firewood is not supplied.

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Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled, and can sometimes have strong rips and currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Permitted

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

Prohibited

Netting and spear fishing are not permitted in the park, and you’re not allowed to collect crustaceans and marine animals from the rocks.

Pets

Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.

Smoking

NSW national parks are no smoking areas.

Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape walking track

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