Bay Cliff walking track is a 1.2km, grade 3 hike located in Nadgee Nature Reserve, New South Wales. The hike should take around 45 minutes to complete.
Hike overview
On the Bay Cliff walking track, you'll follow the edge of Wonboyn Lake where you can see pelicans and waterbirds feeding, with shell middens around the shore. Then head through the forest to secluded Wonboyn Beach. The views across Disaster Bay and the magnificent outcrop of Bay Cliff only emphasise the reserve's beauty.
There are also plenty of resting spots for little legs on this short walk. Indulge in some fishing in the lake or sea, it's especially rewarding here.
Look for the yellow-tailed black cockatoos in the woodland; they love stripping the paperbark trees for the wood grubs underneath. At dusk, look out for elusive ringtail possums. These nocturnal creatures may just be waking up for the night.
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Getting there
To Bay Cliff carpark. Bay Cliff walking track is in the northern precinct of Nadgee Nature Reserve. To get there from Eden:Travel south along the Princes Highway for 22.5 kmTurn left onto Wonboyn Road and follow the road to Myrtle CoveFollow Nadgee Road, which continues on from Myrtle Cove, to the entrance of Nadgee Nature Reserve.Continue along Greenglade Road - it commences at the signpost for Nadgee Nature Reserve.Turn left off Greenglade Road into Bay Cliff Road and right again at the signpost for Bay Cliff Park entry points Bay Cliff carpark See on map Road quality Check the weather before you set out as the road to Bay Cliff can become boggy when it rains. Parking Parking is available at Bay Cliff car park.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
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About the region
Nadgee Nature Reserve in the South Coast region
Nadgee Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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