Hawks Nest: River, Beach and Coastal Walks

Hawks Nest brings together distinctive coastal walks, beaches and the Myall River. When choosing a holiday rental, you can consider whether you want to focus your trip more on water activities, beach days or walks. The landscape offers a range of options: the Myall River flows into Port Stephens Bay near Hawks Nest, while tracks on Yacaaba Headland lead to coastal views.

Coastal Walks and Beach Landscapes

The Yacaaba Headland walking track climbs steeply from the southern end of Bennetts Beach. It winds through smooth-barked apple trees, banksias and grass trees to a wooded ridgeline. From there, coastal views stretch as far as Seal Rocks and Tomaree Headland. If you’re looking for a hike with a significant climb, there’s also a challenging track from Bennetts Beach to the summit of Yaccaba, where you can enjoy views of Port Stephens. The tracks combine a nature experience with scenic views, but call for different choices than a beach stay: the main consideration for planning your day is whether you’d rather be out walking or spend time by the water.

The beaches also offer different experiences. At the southern end of Bennetts Beach, there’s surf suitable for surfing and bodyboarding. Jimmys Beach, by contrast, is sheltered from the open sea and protected from summer north-easterly winds. The beach stretches in a five-kilometre arc from the mouth of the Myall River to Yacaaba Headland. Clear water and views across Port Stephens define the area. This lets you choose between the surf at Bennetts Beach and the sheltered setting of Jimmys Beach for your trip, without suggesting that both beaches offer the same experience.

On the Water and on Land

The Myall River is known for its peaceful, scenic beauty. Activities on the river include boating, stand-up paddling, kayaking, fishing and swimming; sightseeing cruises are also available. This offers options ranging from getting out on the water under your own power to enjoying the river scenery from a boat. The activity you choose depends on whether you’d like to paddle, fish, swim or take a cruise.

Hawks Nest has a range of options for cycling. Reels and Wheels rents high-quality e-bikes as well as high-quality fishing gear for all ages. Hawks Nest Bike Hire is a self-service kiosk with eight bikes available, including children’s bikes and bikes with child seats. These specific options are useful if cycling or fishing is part of your travel plans. When choosing your holiday rental, you can prioritise the experiences you want to shape your stay, rather than assuming accommodation features that haven’t been mentioned.

More Activities

Hawks Nest Golf Club has an all-weather 18-hole course. This means golf is another activity to consider alongside the beach, river and walking tracks. Sando’s welcomes members and visitors. Together with the nature experiences, these two details add to the picture of a place where you can weigh up different interests for your stay.

More places to explore: Glebe, Mt Victoria, Kyogle, Lower Portland, Perisher Valley, Ebenezer, Deauville, Millers Point.

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