Yacaaba Headland Walk

Starting from the Jimmys Beach Reserve car park at the end of Beach Road, Hawks Nest, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Yacaaba and back via the Yacaaba Headland Walk. This moderately challenging walk takes walkers to the summit of Mount Yacaaba, also known as Yacaaba Headland, at the southern end of Myall Lakes National Park. The walk initially meanders along the sandy shoreline of Bennetts Beach, offering excellent views of Providence Bay's crystal clear turquoise waters, leading to the southern end of the beach. Upon entering the headland, the walk begins climbing steeply through dense coastal bushland towards the summit, offering occasional glimpses of Hawks Nest along the way. After a moderate scramble with some loose rocks, the walk reaches the summit of Mount Yacaaba, which offers panoramic views of Bennetts Beach, Jimmys Beach, Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens and the stunning coastline of the Barrington Coast. This walk consists of narrow walking trails with uneven natural surfaces, sandy surfaces, steep hills and rocky sections, suitable for moderate fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the 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 From the Beach Road (-32.6811616,152.1847257)
Mode Car
Directions From , Tea Gardens.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Jimmys Beach Reserve car park at the end of Beach Road, Hawks Nest, follow the sandy path onto Bennetts Beach, then turn right and head towards the southern end of the beach. After about 1.65km, you'll reach the southern end of the beach, where you'll find a large green 'Yacaaba Walking Track' directional sign. From there, head along the Yacaaba Walking Track and continue the Yacaaba Headland Walk.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Beach Road Start (a walking track).
	After another 610 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 180 m continue straight.
	After another 195 m continue straight.
	After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 610 m continue straight.
	After another 820 m come to the viewpoint.
	After another 400 m come to "Yacaaba Headland". "Yacaaba Headland". Turn around here and retrace the main route for 3 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Yacaaba Headland Walk

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.9 km
Time	2 h to 3 h

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	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

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  Tuesday 17 June
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Mostly sunny. Patches of morning frost about the Upper Hunter. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 14 and 18.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Wednesday 18 June
  
  7°C → 16°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Areas of morning frost. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 16.
  
  Thursday 19 June
  
  5°C → 18°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 18.
  
  Friday 20 June
  
  7°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Patches of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 18.
  
  Saturday 21 June
  
  8°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 22 June
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 23 June
  
  10°C → 20°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Tuesday 24 June
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Myall Lakes National Park alerts
  Other planned events: Violet Hill Campground maintenance work
  Essential maintenance work will be undertaken at Violet Hill campground in Myall Lakes National Park from 13/6/25.
  The campground and boat ramp remain open, however visitors may experience short-term access restrictions and machinery noise during operations.
  For further information please contact Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300 (BH).
  
  Other incidents: Vehicle access to Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse carpark is restricted due to landslip on Kinka Road
  Vehicle access along Kinka Road, Seal Rocks is limited to residents only. For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area Office on 6591 0300 (BH)
  
  Closed areas: Mungo and Bennets Beach in Myall Lakes National Park closed to 4WD vehicles due to severe weather impact
  For further information, please contact NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300 (BH)
  
  Closed areas: Bombah Point Ferry closed due to flooding
  Bombah Point Ferry in Myall Lakes National Park is closed until further notice due to flooding.
  For further information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area on 6591 0300.
  
  Closed areas: Flood effected areas within Myall Lakes National Park
  The following areas in Myall Lakes National Park are closed due to widespread flooding;
  
  Campgrounds and picnic areas
  
  Mungo Brush, Violet Hill and Neranie boat ramps
  
  Mungo Brush Road
  
  Bombah Point Road (near Myall Shores)
  
  Many creek crossings, roads and trails are impassable due to severe rainfall causing dangerous conditions. Emergency services are requesting that people avoid unnecessary travel.
  Remember, it’s never safe to drive, ride or walk through flood waters. Roads into and throughout the park may also be closed. Check Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information and contact the local park office.
  
  For assistance during severe weather visit the NSW SES website. In life-threatening situations call emergency services on Triple Zero (000).
  For more information, please contact Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300 (BH)
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  Closed areas: Yacaaba Headland walking track partial closure
  Yacaaba Headland walking track, in southern Myall Lakes National Park at Hawks Nest, is open to a viewing point.
  Beyond this point the track is closed for visitor safety due to track construction and environmental assessments.
  Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
  Yacaaba Spit track remains open and people can continue to walk along the beach.
  For further information, email or call the NPWS Manning Great Lakes Area office on 02 6591 0300.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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