Another untouched typical Sapphire Coast beach, also popular for the typical whale watching, but this beach also holds Aboriginal shell middens which have been carbon dated to 3,500 years old.
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This trail is only a 1 km return trail and takes about 20 to 40 minutes to do, but it's rated as a Grade 4 trail by the AWGTS. This track is more for those who'd want to do a short walk by the unspoiled beaches. There are also chances you might see whales during the winter months, so bring some binoculars.
This beach is not only popular for swimming, but it's also more popular for whale watching too. Barmouth Beach is also where George Bass first landed in December 18 1797. Picnic areas nearby. Parking available at Barmouth Beach Carpark.
This 3 km trail one way takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours to do. Starting from the Pambula River estuary, this trail goes all the way down to Barmouth Beach, passing Haycock Point, and some other unspoiled beaches.
20-40 min trail, and is rated a Grade 3 by the AWGTS. 1.1 km loop. This walking track gives you some stunning views of the ocean, and not to forget the Pinnacles with views south to Lennards Island. When using this walk, there's also two lookouts along the way. Bring your binoculars if you'd like to go birdwatching along the way, and if you go here between May to November, you might see a whale or two.
This beach is only accessible via a 4WD. However, this means that it's much less crowded, and as far away as you can get from the city by the beach. Scuba diving spots nearby.
This tower was built by Ben Boyd, although it was never commissioned as a lighthouse.