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Pambula River walking track

Pambula-Haycock area in Beowa National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Pambula River walking track.

Track grading

Grade 4

Learn more about the grading system

Features of this track

Distance

1km return

Time

20 - 40min

Quality of markings

Limited signage

Experience required

No experience required

Gradient

Gentle hills

Steps

Occasional steps

Quality of path

Rough track, many obstacles

Getting there and parking

On entering Beowa National Park:

Drive to Pambula Beach and park at the river mouth
Walk down onto the beach, around the corner, and past the boatsheds.
Steps to the lookout and the trackhead can be found here

Parking

Parking is available at the Pambula River mouth at the end of Coraki Drive, Pambula Beach – a short walk from the attraction.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Beowa National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Camp at Bittangabee Beach campground and see lyrebirds performing their characteristic dance and tail display.

Spring

Visit Green Cape Lighthouse or Boyds Tower to spot whales migrating south to their Antarctic feeding grounds - you might even see females with young calves.

Summer

Plan a camping trip to Saltwater Creek - to enjoy the lagoons and beautiful surf beach.

Winter

Take the Light to Light walk when it's nice and cool and the banksias are in bloom.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled and can have strong rip currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Bushwalking safety

If you're keen to head out on a longer walk or a backpack camp, always be prepared. Read these bushwalking safety tips before you set off on a walking adventure in national parks.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Permitted

Fishing

A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.

Prohibited

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.