Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs

The walk from Mowarry Point to Red Cliffs is an interesting trip through quite a few distinct vegetation types, with a few money shots of the coast line. The grass, heaths, and melaleuca along the way break up the walk to Red Cliffs, which are absolutely stunning. Spend time at the Red Cliffs to see all the different rock formations and inlets that have been created by erosion. Be mindful to keep a safe distance from the edge. The road to the start of this walk is 4wd track only. 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.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-37.142548,149.9851321)
Mode	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 13.4 km Turn right onto Midway Point trail and drive for another 2.4 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the intersection, this walk follows the sign to 'Mowarry Point 500m', down the hill. The track leaves the car park through the gap in the logs and tends right, heading down the hillside to an intersection (with a track marker present), above a creek.
From the intersection, this walk follows the track marker down the stairs and upstream of the creek, to turn left across the rocky creek bed. The walk heads up the stairs, leading to a service trail.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 215 m continue straight, to head along Light to Light Walk. After another 180 m continue straight, to head along Light to Light Walk.
	After another 780 m continue straight, to head along Light to Light Walk. After another 680 m find the "Mowarry Point lookout" (10 m on your left). 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.
	Continue another 2.6 km to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.4 km to get back to the start. "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.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mowarry Bay to Red Cliffs

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	8.8 km
Time	3 h to 3 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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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.

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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- Eden Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 27 July
  
  18°C
  Possible late shower.
  40% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Patches of morning frost. Medium chance of showers near the Victorian border later in the day, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures between 15 and 19.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Sunday 28 July
  
  6°C → 13°C
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. Snow possible above 800 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Possible small hail. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
  
  Monday 29 July
  
  6°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the Victorian border, slight chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 700 metres. Possible small hail near the Victorian border. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
  
  Alert: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
  
  Tuesday 30 July
  
  6°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers near the Victorian border, slight chance elsewhere. Snow falling above 900 metres. Possible small hail in the south. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 15.
  
  Wednesday 31 July
  
  7°C → 14°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 1 August
  
  7°C → 15°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 2 August
  
  6°C → 16°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
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