Walks through the bush
Eden is surrounded by National Parks and State Forests which offer many opportunities to commune with nature during pleasant, easy strolls or longer, scenic walks with the famous 'Light to Light' 3-day trek from Green Cape to Gabo Island for more dedicated bushwalkers.
A few bushwalks within a short drive from Eden that might tempt you:
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The Pinnacles Loop Track in Ben Boyd National Park is a leafy 1km walk to and from a richly coloured clay gorge. About 10km north of Eden, turn off Princes Hwy at Haycock Rd. Non-flush toilets in the parking area as well as another track down to the beach.
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Barmouth Beach (aka Severs Beach) near the end of Haycock Road in Ben Boyd National Park is an easy 1km walk to a picnic area and beach with superb views into Pambula Lake and northward along the coast. Another, easy track of 1.2km leads west along the lakeside.
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Haycock Point to Barmouth, with sand sculpted rock forms, is a 6km easy walk for 90 minutes around the point and down to Pambula Lake entrance, starting at the end of Haycock Road in Ben Boyd National Park. It offers spectacular views up the northern coastline. |
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Nethercote Falls, in Nullica State Forest, is 18km west of Eden. From the picnic area walk about 1km (15 minutes) downhill to cross the Yowaka River. This was thought to have once been a traditional resting place in an important aboriginal trading route. No toilets. |
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Panboola Wetlands Heritage Project occupies 77 hectares with a system of walking tracks leading to freshwater billabongs, saltmarsh, historic points, information panels and birdwatching areas. Off Bullara St, Pambula 20km North of Eden. |
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Mount Imlay Summit (886m) is 32km SW of Eden. 3km up, it is rough, steep and strenuous. Allow 3 hours return from the picnic area at Burrawang Rd. Wear sturdy footwear, take your own water and notify NPWS (02) 6495 4130 before heading off. |
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Boyd's Tower to Leatherjacket Bay is an easy 3.5k, 50 minute walk offering magnificent views of the coastline, rock platforms and sandy beaches and rocky bay. In the southern precinct of Ben Boyd National Park 35km drive from Eden. |
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Green Cape Lighthouse to Pulpit Rock is an easy 2.5km, 35 minute walk at the start of the 'Light to Light' track that offers lovely views of the coastline. It is well worth the effort if you are visiting the historic Lighthouse. |
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Saltwater Creek, in Ben Boyd National Park, has two easy walks. Mowarry Point (4km, 60 minutes) and Bittangabee Bay (9km, 2.5 hours). It is a 34km drive to Saltwater Creek, south of Eden. Camping ground at Bittangabee with picnic tables, BBQ and non-flush toilets.
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A note of caution about the wildlife: kangaroos and wallabies are powerful animals with long, sharp claws. They should not be approached alone by small children as if they were "Skippy". Dingoes roam the National Parks and forests and will scavenge unattended food or bait. Eagles will take small, roaming dogs. Wombats can use their sharp claws if blocked from all means of escape. Look where you are about to place your feet, especially when clambering over fallen logs. Snakes (and other reptiles) sun themselves on warm rocks and in sunny spots like tracks. Don't disturb rocks or poke around in tree hollows. There's probably something living there that is best left undisturbed. Deadly Blue Ringed Octopus live in ocean rock pools. | ||||
