Saltwater Creek to Hegartys Bay (9.8km), Ben Boyd National Park, New South Wales

Saltwater Creek to Hegartys Bay is a 9.8km, grade 4 hike located in the Ben Boyd National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 4 hrs to complete.

Length: 9.8km

Duration: 4 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: Light to Light Walk

End: Hegartys Track

Location: Ben Boyd National Park

Closest town: Green Cape

New South Wales

From state capital: 580km

Longitude: 150.0006946

Latitude: -37.16903646

Hike summary

This return walk from Saltwater Creek camping area heads south along the coast and around the headlands to Hegartys Bay. The walk passes over a large expanse of low heath along the headland between the bays providing great panoramic views of the coast. There is a small campsite at Hegartys Bay with some shade and a fascinating red rock platform on the waters edge.

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About the region

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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