Haycock Point is a stunning tourist destination located in the northern region of Ben Boyd National Park.
It offers beautiful walking trails, beaches, rocky outcrops for fishing, and a grassy picnic area with barbecues and tables.
Park your car in the Haycock Point picnic area and follow the easy walking trail to the point. It offers panoramic ocean views to the north in the direction of Merimbula Bay, and south to the direction of Lennards Island. The walk takes approximately 10 minutes and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
The vibrant red rock of Haycock Point was formed in the Devonian era, approximately 370 million years ago. It represents the ancient floodplains and sandy river channels of a bygone landscape. Its geological formation, particularly its red mudstone, offers a unique sight to tourists who appreciate geology.
Haycock Point is an ideal spot to relax, with lovely grassy surroundings that provide the perfect gathering place for R&R. It is also a great place to observe wildlife, particularly wallabies, kangaroos, and goannas.
During the spring season, Haycock Point serves as a whale-watching venue. Tourists often get the opportunity to spot whales as they migrate southward along the 'Humpback Highway' to Antarctica.
Beautiful, but unpatrolled, Long Beach stretches southward from Haycock Point. It offers a great spot for tourists to unwind and enjoy the beach, surfing, and fishing.
The nearby Pinnacles formation is another lovely sight not too far from Haycock Point. Tourists can also visit Severs Beach, where they can view ancient aboriginal middens.
Tourists who are avid walkers can take a 3-kilometre