Severs Beach is a 3.2km, grade 2 hike located in Beowa National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1 hour to complete.
Hike overview
Severs Beach, in Beowa National Park in the whale watching town of Eden on NSW's Sapphire Coast, offers Aboriginal heritage, fishing, beach walks and more.
Discover the timeless beauty of NSW's Sapphire Coast at Severs Beach. Located in the fishing and whale watching haven of Eden, this picturesque beach is truly tempting all year round.
Visit in summer to go swimming or paddling, or try your luck game fishing €“ it's at its best here between December and May. A beach walk's just the thing to keep you warm in winter, while a picnic by the water is a real springtime treat. If you're into birdwatching, keep a lookout for a variety of bird species, including mighty sea eagles soaring overhead or even plunge diving for fish.
Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Severs Beach, though, is its heritage. Here, you can see Aboriginal shell middens, carbon dated to 3,500 years old. Tread the wooden boardwalk, which transports you across the midden to the beach and offers excellent views. Please be sure to stay to the path and respect the cultural value of this special part of Beowa National Park.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 55 m
Min elevation: 15 m
Total climbing: 52 m
Total descent: -52 m
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Getting there
Severs Beach is in Beowa National Park. To get there from Pambula Beach. Drive 10km south along Princes Highway. Turn left at Haycock Road, Beowa National Park, and drive 4km to the Severs Beach turn-off.
For a shorter walk, turn left at Severs Beach Road and drive 1.2km to the carpark. It's then a 300m walk to the beach.
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About the region
Beowa National Park, formerly Ben Boyd National Park, spans 47km of rocky coastline and sheltered inlets. Located near the whale watching town of Eden on the far South Coast of NSW, its crystal clear waters are perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Beowa National Park is separated into 2 areas, split by Twofold Bay. Take your pick from the sparkling lakes and surf beaches in the park's Pambula-Haycock area to the rocky cliffs and beachside campgrounds in the Green Cape area.
Its spectacular sea-carved landscape is a striking display of folded red rock platforms that contrast against the sapphire blue water of the ocean.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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