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Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape Lighthouse Bittangabee Bay to Green Cape Lighthouse 3 hrs Hard track 4 8.5 km One way 191m This is the final of the three formal sections of the classic Light to Light track. This walk starts at Bittangabee Bay, where walkers can explore the ruins and and the scenic beach. The walk follows the coast through a variety of environments, mostly in open heath, taking full advantage of the coastal views. The walk explores a variety of natural splendours and human stories of triumph and tragedy. The walk finishes at the lighthouse on Green Cape. 63m 1m Ben Boyd National Park Maps, text & images are copyright wildwalks.com | Thanks to OSM, NASA and others for data used to generate some map layers. Bittangabee campground Before You walk Grade A popular beach-side campsite, Bittangabee campground is a bush Bushwalking is fun and a wonderful way to enjoy our natural places. This walk has been graded using the AS 2156.1-2001. The overall campsite with a short walk to the nearby Bittangabee Bay. The bay Sometimes things go bad, with a bit of planning you can increase grade of the walk is dertermined by the highest classification along has a beach and a couple of creeks. This is a great place to access the your chance of having an ejoyable and safer walk. the whole track. coastal walking track - there is also plenty of swimming, fishing and Before setting off on your walk check snorkeling. The area has some interesting history, with the ruins of the storehouse and Imlay Brothers' house worth exploring. There are 1) Weather Forecast (BOM South Coast District) 4 Grade 4/6 a some rainwater tanks, but these are not suitable for drinking so 2) Fire Dangers (Far South Coast) Hard track bring your own water. 3) Park Alerts (Ben Boyd National Park) 4) Research the walk to check your party has the skills, fitness and equipment required Length 8.5 km One way Bittangabee Bay Beach 5) Agree to stay as a group and not leave anyone to walk solo Time 3 hrs Bittangabee Bay Beach, Ben Boyd National Park, is a small beach at the south-western corner of the bay. The beach can be accessed by a short walk from Bittangabee picnic area in Ben Boyd National Park. Think before you TREK Quality of Formed track, with some branches and The yellow sand beach has a small creek and lagoon behind. The The 'Think before you TREK' program developed by NSW Police & track other obstacles (3/6) beach also has rock platforms at each end and is fairly well-protected NPWS promotes the benefits of planning ahead for your from swells, being tucked away in the bay. The historic storehouse is bushwalking trip by using an easy to remember acronym: Signs Directional signs along the way (3/6) visible on the shore to the right. Take adequate supplies of food, water, navigation and first Experience No experience required (1/6) Bittangabee Storehouse ruins T aid equipment. Required Register your planned route and tell friends and family when Bittangabee Storehouse ruins is located on the shore of Bittangabee R you expect to return. Weather Weather generally has little impact on Bay, near the campground, in Ben Boyd National Park. The concrete Emergency beacon (PLB's) should be carried on walks with safety (1/6) structure was built by Albert Aspinall (1839 - 1903) in 1881. The E significant gaps in mobile coverage (check terrain profile). building was used to store material unloaded from ships onto a Keep to your planned route and follow the map and walking Infrastructure Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced wooden jetty built at the same time. Aspinall then built a wooden K trails. (3/6) tramway to move material and supplies to Green Cape to help in the construction of the lighthouse. The building is now a basic shell, missing roof, windows and a door. The concrete foundations of the Topo Maps timber wharf are still visible. Unfortunately, the building has been The maps provided on wildwalks are helpful, but there are times marred by graffiti, but is still worth the visit. More info. where you may need maps covering a broader area. Maps that cover this walk include; Southern Bittangabee Point lookout 1:25 000 Map Series:88232N NARRABARBA, 88231S KIAH 1:100 000 Map Series:8923 GREEN CAPE Southern Bittangabee Point lookout is an unofficial lookout on the southern headland forming the entrance to Bittangabee Bay in Ben Boyd National Park. The lookout is not fenced or signposted and does not have any facilities. The lookout provides a view across the mouth of Bittangabee Bay and a short way down the coast to the south. There is also a view of the red rock platform below, forming a picturesque contrast with the ocean on sunny days. Are you ready to have fun? (220 m 4 mins) Turn right: From the intersection, the walk leads up the hill, the sign to 'Green Cape Lighthouse 2.5km' keeping the ocean on the left of the Please ensure you and your group are well prepared and equipped for all keeping the bay on your left and the storehouse ruins behind on the right. The track. The track meanders through the heath, then turns left and slowly head possible hazards and delays. Check park closures, weather information and track veers right, up the hill to a signposted intersection. down through the heath. The track leads to an arrow-marked intersection with Fire Danger Rating before setting out. Optional side trips and alternate routes Veer left: From the intersection, this walk follows the 'Walking Track' sign a badly overgrown service trail, on both sides of the track. noted are not included in this walks overall grade, length or time estimate. and arrow posts up the hill. The track winds through the heath and melaleuca Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads through the heath Please allow extra time for resting and exploring areas of interest. The for a short time, passing near the campsite (on the right) while following the following the arrow marker, and keeping the ocean on the left of the track. authors, staff and owners of wildwalks take care in preparing this information arrow markers. The track leads closer to the sea on the left, to a clearing The track leads through the heath and Banksias for a short time, coming to a but will not accept responsibility for any inconvenience, loss or injury you overlooking a rock shelf below at the sea and the mouth of Bittangabee Bay. slightly overgrown service trail. may experience. Please take care, have fun - Happy Walking. Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk keeps the ocean on the left Getting there Traveling by car is the only practical way to get to Bittangabee 0.54 | Southern Bittangabee Point lookout of the track as it winds through the heath and the Banksias. The track soon Bay Picnic Area (gps: -37.2168, 150.0149). Car: A park entry fee is required Southern Bittangabee Point lookout is an unofficial lookout on the southern becomes surrounded by melaleuca trees, which have many fallen branches. for driving into the park. headland forming the entrance to Bittangabee Bay in Ben Boyd National The track continues to a signposted intersection for 'Ly-ee-moon Cemetery'. Traveling by car is the only practical way to get back from Green Cape Park. The lookout is not fenced or signposted and does not have any Lighthouse Car Park (gps: -37.2596, 150.048). Car: A park entry fee is facilities. The lookout provides a view across the mouth of Bittangabee Bay 7.39 | Ly-ee-moon Graveyard required for driving into the park. and a short way down the coast to the south. There is also a view of the red The Ly-ee-moon Graveyard is a stark reminder of the horrific accident on the rock platform below, forming a picturesque contrast with the ocean on sunny night of May 31st, 1886, when 71 men, women and children lost their lives. Find up to date and more information inlcuding; travel directions, weather, days. The white stone and single cross marks the positions of the unnamed graves. park closures and walker feedback at http://wild.tl/1w The nearby plaque names the people who lost their lives - sadly some names 0.54 | Bittangabee Sth Headland Lookout where not known and these people are remembered only by comments such 0 | Bittangabee campground (3.8 km 1 hr 10 mins) Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk as 'one who had a German accent'. During the dark night, the lighthouse A popular beach-side campsite, Bittangabee campground is a bush campsite follows the arrow markers around the headland, keeping the ocean to the left keeper and assistant heroically rescued 16 people from the sea, and were left with a short walk to the nearby Bittangabee Bay. The bay has a beach and a and the camping area to the right. The track soon comes to a set of wooden to listen to cries for help though the night of other people who could not be couple of creeks. This is a great place to access the coastal walking track - stairs. The walk heads down these stairs into the creek bed, and then up the saved. The mother of Blessed Mary MacKillop, the first Australian to be there is also plenty of swimming, fishing and snorkeling. The area has some stairs on the other side. beatified by the Catholic church, was one of those lost during the night.
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