Yacaaba Head
Highlights
- Embark on a six-kilometre trek from Bennetts Beach through tall open forest to stunning coastal views.
- Ascend 228 metres for breathtaking panoramas of the Pacific Ocean and Port Stephens at Yacaaba Head.
- Experience the thrill of a steep, unformed track, perfect for seasoned walkers seeking adventure.
- Pause at the old trigonometrical survey point, marking the summit of this majestic headland.
Please note: Yacaaba Headland, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Port Stephens/Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point. Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety. Please see National Parks & Wildlife for more information.
Yacaaba Head is the largest headland of the bay called Port Stephens at the southern boundary of the Barrington Coast at Hawks Nest.
The headland offers spectacular views. The final section of the walk to the top is very steep and unformed, its more suitable for experienced walkers. There is no formal lookout but the top is marked by an old trigonometrical survey point.
The walking track begins from Bennetts Beach (also called Hawks Nest Beach) and the initial section is a well-formed path, winding its way through a tall open forest. You’ll walk six kilometres in total and ascend 228 metres above the glittering waters of the Pacific Ocean and Port Stephens. Allow three hours for a return journey.
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