Follow this gentle walking track and boardwalk around the imposing Boyds Tower. Find out about the eccentric entrepreneur Benjamin Boyd, who built Boyds Tower only to never see it commissioned as a lighthouse.
Take a good look at the historic tower to see a missing section displaced by lightning. You can also see Boyd's name inscribed at the crest.
Nearby, you can visit two lookouts to see superb views - one over the Pacific Ocean and the other over Twofold Bay. If you're there during whale watching season (June - November) you will probably see whales performing their ocean acrobatics in Twofold Bay. Bring a picnic along to enjoy at the informal picnic area.
Take a virtual tour of Boyds Tower walking track captured with Google Street View Trekker.
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This historic tower has a 350m wheelchair-accessible bitumen track with a lay-by, running through melaleuca trees
A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk continues behind the tower to a lookout with beautiful views over Twofold Bay
Strong rips and currents may be present at this beach - take care in the water and please supervise children at all times
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters
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To Boyd's Tower picnic area. Boyds Tower walking track is in the southern section of Ben Boyd National Park. To get there:Travel south from Eden on the Princes Highway for 18km, before turning off at Edrom RoadApproximately 15km along Eldrom Road, look for the signposted turn off to the right.Boyds Tower is at the end of this 1.5km road Park entry points Boyd's Tower picnic area See on map Parking Parking is available at Boyds Tower walking track.
It’s a good idea to let someone know where you’re going. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your trip to your emergency contact. If you are lost or require help and have phone reception, call 000 and ask for police. The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. If you believe your life is at risk, activate your personal locator beacon (PLB), then make your position visible to rescue teams and keep warm and dry.
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.
Ben Boyd 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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