Hare Point walking track is a 6km, grade 5 hike located in Jervis Bay National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 3.5 hours to complete.
Hike overview
Hare Point walking track begins at Red Point picnic area and meanders through Bangalay sand forest, across soft, deep sand, for approximately 3km to Hare Point at Carama Inlet on the northern shores of Jervis Bay.
Here, you can enjoy lovely, unspoilt views of the mangrove trees growing throughout the inlet. Winter is a great time to visit, when the weather is cooler and the crowds are nowhere to be seen.
Although the track is one-way, it can become a loop if you walk back along the beach.
Route and GPX file
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Tips
Bring insect repellent - sandflies and mosquitoes can be quite challenging in this area.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go bird watching or whale watching
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
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Getting there
To Currawong Road access. Hare Point walking track is in the northern precinct of Jervis Bay National Park. To get there:Travel south through Nowra on Princes HighwayTurn left off Princes Highway at Forest Road - follow the signs to Currarong.Continue in a generally easterly direction. Once you're on Currarong Road, travel approximately 2.5km before taking the dirt road on your right.Follow this dirt road for approximately 2.3km to the picnic area and trackhead Park entry points Currawong Road access See on map Parking Parking is available at Red Point picnic area, where the trackhead is located.
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About the region
Explore the natural beauty of Jervis Bay National Park on NSW's sparkling South Coast, near Nowra. Discover Aboriginal heritage, visit Hyams Beach, renowned for its white sand, whale watching and water activities.
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Gear to consider
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.