Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach walking track
Pambula-Haycock area in Beowa National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Haycock Point to Barmouth Beach walking track.
Track grading
Grade 3
Learn more about the grading system Features of this track-
Distance
3km one-way
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Time
1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
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Quality of markings
Clearly sign posted
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Experience required
No experience required
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Gradient
Gentle hills
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Steps
Occasional steps
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Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Haycock Point is in the Haycock Point precinct of Beowa National Park (north). To get there:
- Drive south from Pambula, 9km down Princes Highway.
- Turn left at Haycock Road – Beowa National Park.
- Drive 6km to either Barmouth Beach or Haycock Point picnic area
Parking
Parking is available at Barmouth Beach and Haycock Point.
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
Drinking water is not available in this area.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
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.

Operated by
- Merimbula office
- Monday to Friday and some weekends during peak holiday periods, 10am to 3pm.
- 02 6495 5000
- npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 47 Merimbula Drive, cnr Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548
Park info
- in the Pambula-Haycock area of Beowa National Park in the South Coast region
The Pambula-Haycock area of Beowa National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.