The beach is bordered by Murunna Point at its northern end, a culturally significant area that is comprised of 450 million-year-old metamorphic rocks that have been eroded to form 30-metre high sea cliffs fronted by rocks, reefs and sea stacks, including one in the shape of a camel.

Haywards Beach has some great beach breaks and is regarded as a surfing mecca among locals.

The beach extends for five kilometres with vast golden sands, a signposted dog-walking area, and various access points.

Step out on the Camel Rock to Murunna Point walking track, an elevated 1.5-kilometre trail with lookouts and spectacular ocean views.