Severs Beach is a fantastic spot on the Pambula River with its crystal clear waters and sandy beach. The beach is backed by Aboriginal sites of significance, with many middens in the area. The beach also boasts two wood fired BBQ settings in a nice grassy area. A great spot for a picnic and to wet the toes. 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.
Severs Beach car park. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Track to Severs Beach. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Walkers heading up to the car park. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Severs Beach track. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Southern end of Severs Beach boardwalk. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Severs Beach car park. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Lambertia formosa (Mountain Devil) beside boardwalk. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Clearing behind Severs Beach. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Kangaroos near Severs Beach. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Midden near Severs Beach. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Boardwalk to Severs Beach picnic area. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Severs Beach. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Severs Beach picnic area. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Severs Beach. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 2009.Western end of Severs Beach. | Photo by Matt McClelland (wildwalks), 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 Haycock Road then drive for 4.7 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Severs Beach 500m' sign down the hill, past the gate. The track winds down the hill and then along a boardwalk to the water. The boardwalk leads the walk to a small clearing with bbq pits and a small beach.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Severs Walk Parking Start heading along Severs Beach Walk (a vehicle track).
After 15 m to find the "Severs Walk Parking".
After another 20 m head through/around the gate.
Continue another 630 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 660 m to get back to the start.
About 70 m past the end is "Severs Beach".
Severs Beach
Severs Beach
Severs Beach is a sandy beach on the eastern bank of the Pambula River, in Ben Boyd National Park. The beach faces towards the ocean but is about 1.4km from the mouth of the river, making this a pleasant area for picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating or just relaxing. There are a couple of metal fire pits, a clear grassy area, a rock shelf and a small lagoon. The chances of seeing some of the resident kangaroos are pretty good. The beach is accessible by boat or a short walking track (partly boardwalk). There is no surf life saving patrol at this beach.
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Severs Beach is a sandy beach on the eastern bank of the Pambula River, in Ben Boyd National Park. The beach faces towards the ocean but is about 1.4km from the mouth of the river, making this a pleasant area for picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating or just relaxing. There are a couple of metal fire pits, a clear grassy area, a rock shelf and a small lagoon. The chances of seeing some of the resident kangaroos are pretty good. The beach is accessible by boat or a short walking track (partly boardwalk). There is no surf life saving patrol at this beach.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Severs Beach
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
1.3 km
Time
25 min to 30 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
