Hawks Nest & Yacaaba Headland
A tranquil town on the north shore of the harbour, reached by ferry. The long Bennetts Beach and the Yacaaba Headland walk offer superb scenery.
Hawks Nest faces Tomaree Head across the harbour entrance. A ferry from Nelson Bay takes about 1 hour (driving requires a detour of about 1 hour). Bennetts Beach, outside the town, stretches for more than 10 km, with few people and great waves. The Yacaaba Headland summit walk is about 3.5 km return and fairly steep. From the top you overlook the harbour entrance and Tomaree Head, making it a quieter alternative to Tomaree Head itself. The Singing Bridge beside the town connects to Tea Gardens, and dolphins and pelicans are often seen beneath it. In winter, koalas are often spotted in the eucalyptus trees around town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tomaree Head Summit Walk
- Shoal Bay & Zenith Beach
- Little Beach & Fly Point
- Nelson Bay & d'Albora Marina
- Dolphin & Whale Watching Cruises
- Fingal Bay & Point Stephens Lighthouse
- Gan Gan Lookout
- Toboggan Hill Park