This short walk takes you straight down to Long Beach, which is a popular fishing spot. The beach itself is a large expanse of sand with strong surf conditions. The walk provides direct access to this great beach and heads through a pass, down through a steep gully with red and white rock walls. 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.
Toilet at the Pinnacles car park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Signpost at Pinnacles car park. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track down to Long Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Signpost at Long Beach intersection. | Photo by admin, 2009.Track dow to Long Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Beginning fo stairs to Long Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Inlet behind Long Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Steep stairs down to Long Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Fishermen on Long Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Long Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Long Beach. | Photo by admin, 2009.Rock coloured like the Pinnacles behind Long Beach. | 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.
Getting started From the corner of the car park below the toilet, this walk follows the 'Long Beach' sign. The track winds down the hill for a short time to a signposted intersection. From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Long Beach' sign down the hill. The track winds for a short time before turning right and steeply winding down steps onto the beach.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along Pinnacles Loop Walking Track.
There is a toilet (about 30 m back from the start).
After 35 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
After another 95 m continue straight.
After another 70 m head down the earthen steps (about 70 m long)
After another 30 m continue straight.
Continue another 30 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 315 m to get back to the start.
About 40 m past the end is "Long Beach".
Long Beach
Long Beach
Long Beach (aka Haycock Beach), in Ben Boyd National Park, has well-earned its name, as the crescent shaped, yellow sand beach is about 7.25km long. The beach stretches from Haycock Point in the north, and is roughly divided into three section by two small rocky points. There are plenty of places to access the beach by a short walk from the road. Some entrances to the beach are quiet spectacular, passing through pinnacle-like gorges. The surf is not patrolled, but the beach is a popular fishing spot for locals.
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Long Beach (aka Haycock Beach), in Ben Boyd National Park, has well-earned its name, as the crescent shaped, yellow sand beach is about 7.25km long. The beach stretches from Haycock Point in the north, and is roughly divided into three section by two small rocky points. There are plenty of places to access the beach by a short walk from the road. Some entrances to the beach are quiet spectacular, passing through pinnacle-like gorges. The surf is not patrolled, but the beach is a popular fishing spot for locals.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Pinnacles Car Park to Long Beach
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
630 m
Time
20 min to 40 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
20 min to 40 min
Toilet: There is one -14 m back from the start.
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After 35 m pass the car park (10 m on your right).
After another 70 m head down the earthen steps (about 70 m long)
About 40 m past the end is "Long Beach".
