Haycock Point picnic area
Pambula-Haycock area in Beowa National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Haycock Point picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Haycock Point is in the northern area of Beowa National Park, between Pambula and Eden. To get there:
From Pambula:
- Drive south on Princes Highway for around 9km.
- Turn left at Haycock Road to enter Beowa National Park.
- Follow the road 6km to its end, where you’ll reach Haycock Point picnic area.
From Eden:
- Drive north along Princes Highway for 6km.
- Turn right at Haycock Road to enter Beowa National Park.
- Follow the road 6km to its end, where you’ll reach Haycock Point picnic area.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in roadbase carparks at the picnic area.
Facilities
There’s no drinking water at this picnic area, so you’ll need to bring your own supply for drinking and cooking.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Step-free access
The picnic area is flat and step-free with a hard-packed ground path that leads to the toilets. You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the rest of the facilities.
The access path that leads to the beach has steps.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Haycock Point picnic area is flat and step-free with an accessible toilet that's set at the end of a hard-packed ground path.
- You'll need to cross over flat grass to reach the rest of the facilities.
- There are steps along the trail that leads to the beach.
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Wood fires are permitted only in the designated wood barbecues. Please bring your own firewood. You can bring your own solid fuel and liquid stoves or use the gas barbecue facilities provided.
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Chainsaws aren't permitted in Beowa National Park.
Camping
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
Horse riding is only permitted on the public access road system, and not elsewhere in the park.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Merimbula office
- Monday to Friday and some weekends during peak holiday periods, 10am to 3pm.
- 02 6495 5000
- npws.sapphirecoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 47 Merimbula Drive, cnr Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula NSW 2548
Park info
- in the Pambula-Haycock area of Beowa National Park in the South Coast region
The Pambula-Haycock area of Beowa National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.