Beowa National Park, formerly Ben Boyd National Park, protects the coast north and south of Eden. Its new name is a Yuin word for orca, honouring the whales of Twofold Bay. The park is famous for its red and white sedimentary cliffs, sheltered coves and some of the best whale-watching headlands in the state.
Northern section
- The Pinnacles — a short loop walk to a striking eroded gully of white sand and red clay.
- Haycock Point and Barmouth Beach — at the mouth of the Pambula River, with picnic areas and walks.
Southern section
- Boyds Tower — a sandstone tower built in the 1840s for Benjamin Boyd at Red Point, used as a whale lookout.
- Davidson Whaling Station — remains of the Davidson family’s shore-based whaling station on Kiah Inlet.
- Saltwater Creek and Bittangabee Bay — beautiful camping areas.
- Green Cape Lighthouse — at the southern tip of the bay.
- Light to Light Walk — linking Boyds Tower to Green Cape.
Practical information
Access to the southern section is mostly by unsealed roads suitable for 2WD in dry weather. Vehicle entry fees may apply in some areas; check NSW National Parks for current fees, alerts and camping bookings.
Frequently asked questions
Why was Ben Boyd National Park renamed?
It was renamed Beowa, a Yuin word for orca, to recognise Aboriginal heritage and move away from Benjamin Boyd’s association with blackbirding.
What are The Pinnacles?
An eroded formation of white sand over red clay, reached by a short loop walk in the park’s north.
Can you camp in Beowa National Park?
Yes, at Saltwater Creek and Bittangabee Bay; book through NSW National Parks.
