Square Head track 1 is a 800m, grade 3 hike located in the Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve, New South Wales. The hike should take around 40 mins to complete.
Hike summary
Leading to the entrance of Cullendulla Creek, this terrific short walk touches swamp oak and spotted gum forest before revealing a peaceful beach and rest spot in sight of Cullendulla Beach and the Batemans Bay township.
Expect a moderate-to-steep gradient, but it's worth it. Pack a picnic lunch and bring the kids along, or bring a birding guide and watch white ibises and black swans drift across the creek. In the warmer months, this is an ideal place for a swim, too; the small estuary beach is protected from onshore winds by Square Head, and the bay, though unpatrolled, is calm enough for swimming. If you fancy a round of fishing, turn left at the carpark and follow the other Square Head track instead.
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Getting there
Square Head is in the eastern section of Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve. To get there:Take Cullendulla Drive east off the Princes Highway (signposted to Long Beach)Take the turn on to Blairs Road and turn off into the nature reserve carparkThe walk starts right of the carpark and heads down the hill Parking Open plan parking is available.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.
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About the region
Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve in the South Coast region
Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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