Monument Beach ride from Bendalong

Where

Conjola National Park in South Coast

Distance

6.5km one-way

Time suggested

2hrs

Grade

Medium

Opening times

Monument Beach ride from Bendalong is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

What to
bring

Hat, drinking water, sunscreen

Please note

There's limited reception in this park.

Monument Beach ride from Bendalong is one of many cycling routes weaving through Conjola National Park. This route takes you along unsealed roads through turpentine and blackbutt forest to Monument Beach picnic area where there are scenic views of the rocky coastline and vast ocean.

The monument commemorates the wreck of the clipper ship Walter Hood, which was originally built for trade between Australia and China. In 1870, bound for Sydney, Walter Hood was caught in a gale and wrecked on the reef off Monument Beach. The monument is also the burial site of the captain and crew.

Pack a picnic and go for a cycle with family or friends along this well-signposted route. In spring the landscape will be alive with wildflowers such as wattle and banksia. You’ll also want to keep your binoculars handy to get a look at the many native birds these flowers attract.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info