This walk starts from the Saltwater Creek camping area, passing through some varied vegetation groups on its way to Mowarry Point Lookout. The walk passes the great view from the red cliffs before heading into a red platform bay, with an opportunity to see the rock formations up close. This great walk has a variety of stunning scenic views. Let us begin by acknowledging the Yuin people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Day use parking area sign Saltwater Creek camping area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Flowers hanging over track in Saltwater Creek camping area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track to beach Saltwater Creek camping area. | Photo by admin, 2009.Saltwater Creek and dune. | Photo by admin, 2009.Saltwater Creek Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Signpost northern end of Saltwater Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Information sign on track north of Saltwater Creek. | Photo by admin, 2009.Saltwater Creek Beach from the north. | Photo by admin, 2009.View of water from Light to Light walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.Turqoise water seen north of Saltwater Creek Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track marker along Light to Light walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.Old Farm fence north of Saltwater Creek. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track through thick heath. | Photo by admin, 2009.Arrow marker on red cliffs. | Photo by admin, 2009.Red cliffs. | Photo by admin, 2009.Erosion holes in red cliffs. | Photo by admin, 2009.Rod holder for rock fishing. | Photo by admin, 2009.Red cliffs inlet. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track marker bolted to tree. | Photo by admin, 2009.Waves crashing into red platform bay. | Photo by admin, 2009.White arrow on a rock in red platform bay. | Photo by admin, 2009.Clearing behind red platform bay. | Photo by admin, 2009.Fallen branches next to Light to Light walk. | Photo by admin, 2009.View from Mowarry Point Lookout. | Photo by admin, 2009.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions
From Princes Highway, A1
Turn on to Edrom Road then drive for 5.7 km
Turn right onto Green Cape Road and drive for another 2.7 km
Turn sharp left and drive for another 910 m
Turn right onto Duck Hole Road and drive for another 2.9 km
Turn left onto Saltwater Road and drive for another 4.1 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the information signs at Saltwater Creek camping area, the walk heads through the 'Day use' parking area to the far left corner. The track then follows the track-marker through the fenced area and onto the beach between the creek and ocean. The track continues towards the bush on the other side, where there is a signposted intersection.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
There is a toilet (about 95 m back from the start).
There is a BBQ (about 65 m back from the start).
After 130 m pass the car park (20 m on your left).
After another 90 m veer left, to head along Light to Light Walk.
After another 150 m find the "Saltwater Creek Beach" (on your left).
Saltwater Creek Beach
Saltwater Creek Beach
Saltwater Creek meets the South Pacific Ocean at a beautiful white sand beach in Ben Boyd National park. The beach looks north-east and has a rock shelf at either end. The wide Saltwater Creek forms a lagoon at the northern end, popular for swimming. Woodburn Creek also forms a lagoon on the southern end of the beach. Both creeks have a brown colouration from the tea tree, that forms a beautiful contrast with the white sand and blue ocean. The back of the beach is heavily wooded, providing some shade, and is home to the Saltwater Creek campsite. The beach can be accessed from the Saltwater Creek campsite at the end of the access road from Duck Hole Road.
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Saltwater Creek meets the South Pacific Ocean at a beautiful white sand beach in Ben Boyd National park. The beach looks north-east and has a rock shelf at either end. The wide Saltwater Creek forms a lagoon at the northern end, popular for swimming. Woodburn Creek also forms a lagoon on the southern end of the beach. Both creeks have a brown colouration from the tea tree, that forms a beautiful contrast with the white sand and blue ocean. The back of the beach is heavily wooded, providing some shade, and is home to the Saltwater Creek campsite. The beach can be accessed from the Saltwater Creek campsite at the end of the access road from Duck Hole Road.
Then cross the ford.
After another 1.5 km find the "Red Cliffs" (7 m on your right).
Red Cliffs
Red Cliffs
Red Cliffs - These fantastic red coastal cliffs are found about 1km north of saltwater creek in Ben Boyd National Park. The cliffs are made of a red siltstone. As the name suggests, this rock is made from deposited silt, making it much finer grain than sandstone. The red silt came from nearby volcanic eruptions long ago, and is clearly different from the other brown siltstone and sandstone in the region. The cliff is unfenced and provides views out to sea and into a few surrounding bays.
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Red Cliffs - These fantastic red coastal cliffs are found about 1km north of saltwater creek in Ben Boyd National Park. The cliffs are made of a red siltstone. As the name suggests, this rock is made from deposited silt, making it much finer grain than sandstone. The red silt came from nearby volcanic eruptions long ago, and is clearly different from the other brown siltstone and sandstone in the region. The cliff is unfenced and provides views out to sea and into a few surrounding bays.
Continue another 2.5 km to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.2 km to get back to the start.
About 15 m past the end is "Mowarry Point lookout".
Mowarry Point lookout
Mowarry Point lookout
Mowarry Point lookout is an informal vantage on Mowarry Point in Ben Boyd National Park. There is no signage or other infrastructure. The lookout provides a unobstructed view to the north and north-east, along the coast of Ben Boyd National Park. The view extends up to Eden, into Twofold Bay and out over the South Pacific Ocean. There are some Melaleuca trees that offer limited shade.
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Mowarry Point lookout is an informal vantage on Mowarry Point in Ben Boyd National Park. There is no signage or other infrastructure. The lookout provides a unobstructed view to the north and north-east, along the coast of Ben Boyd National Park. The view extends up to Eden, into Twofold Bay and out over the South Pacific Ocean. There are some Melaleuca trees that offer limited shade.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Saltwater Creek to Mowarry Point
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
8.4 km
Time
2 h 45 min to 3 h
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Bushwalk
2 h 45 min to 3 h
Toilet: There is one -89 m back from the start.
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There is a BBQ (about 65 m back from the start).
After 130 m pass the car park (20 m on your left).
After another 150 m find the "Saltwater Creek Beach" (on your left).
Then cross the ford.
About 15 m past the end is "Mowarry Point lookout".
