Best trails in Murramarang National Park
Murramarang National Park is located on the south coast of New South Wales. Its landscape consists of rock and white sand coast lines as well as rainforest. It is home to a large population of kangaroos and of swift parrots, earning the park its addition to the Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area. It is a great place to hike, swim, surf and fish.
Top trails
- (146)•Hard•21.0 mi•Est. 9–10 hrThis fantastic multi-day hike can be broken into sections, with several beautiful campsites along the route. Some campsites are accessible by vehicle, so you can arrange pick-ups to stay in town overnight if you prefer! Wildlife is abundant along the track, including birds, kangaroos, wallabies and the odd echidna. At the right time of year, you'll see the humpback whale migration offshore. There are also plenty of dolphins and seals to see. The magnificent beaches are perfect for a swim to...
- (125)•Moderate•10.0 mi•Est. 4.5–5 hrThis track in Murramarang National Park takes you from Pebbly Beach to Pretty Beach, and you're almost guaranteed to see the famous beach-loving kangaroos. The trail leads you through towering gum forests, across headlands with stunning ocean views, and along beautiful sandy beaches. The walk offers a brilliant mix of bush and beach, showing off the best of the stunning Murramarang National Park.
- (93)•Hard•9.9 mi•Est. 4.5–5 hrThis bushwalk showcases the best of the south coast, linking a series of beautiful, remote beaches. The track takes you through magnificent spotted gum forests that grow right down to the ocean's edge. The headlands are perfect for whale watching during the humpback migration season, which runs from May to November. Be prepared for a mix of beach walking, forest tracks, and some rock hopping that can be affected by the tides.
- (131)•Easy•2.2 mi•Est. 0.5–1 hrThis is an easy and family-friendly loop walk around the beautiful coastline of Murramarang National Park on the edge of Pretty Beach. The route is best started from the car park on Merry Beach Rd near the caravan park. Some inland tracks lead to Pretty Beach where idyllic scenes call for a quick picnic lunch. Be prepared for the uneven steps down and back from the beach. From here follow cliff-top trails in the sea breeze back along Snapper Point. Superb views are frequent in this section...
- (71)•Moderate•5.8 mi•Est. 2.5–3 hrThis is a superb coastal walk through Murramarang National Park in NSW. From the ever-popular Pebbly Beach campground and beach the trail ventures north along the coast, passing rocky points and other idyllic beaches before reaching Snake Bay. You can choose to travel via some of the rock platforms along the coast but beware of tides and conditions as the rocks can often be slippery and somewhat dangerous. There are a variety of different birds you can see along the route as well, including...
- (62)•Easy•4.4 mi•Est. 1.5–2 hrA walk along the coastline in the Murramarang National Park across rock platforms, through coastal forest and stopping at some of the most spectacular beaches in the area. It is recommended to only do the route at low tide. Do not attempt at mid to high tide or when there are bigger waves. Check the forecast before planning the walk: tides.willyweather.com.au/nsw/illawarra/east-lynne.html
- (87)•Moderate•8.2 mi•Est. 4–4.5 hrA lovely trail through the Murramarang National Park in the South Coast Region of New South Wales, located in between Batemans Bay and Bawley Point. This looped route begins and ends from the parking area at the end of Pretty Beach Road, where information is available. The trail itself features everchanging scenery and spectacular views out over the coast.
- (41)•Moderate•4.9 mi•Est. 2–2.5 hrMurramarang South Coast Walk is a fantastic multi-day hike with several beautiful campsites along the route. Some campsites are accessible by vehicle, so you can arrange pick-ups to stay in town overnight. This section of the track travels from Oaky Beach to Maloney's Beach. Camping is available at both ends of the track. Bookings can be made via the Parks NSW website. It is also possible to book Judges House and Yellow Rock Beach House, which are positioned along the route. The trail...
- (45)•Moderate•9.7 mi•Est. 4.5–5 hrMurramarang South Coast Walk is a fantastic multi-day hike with several beautiful campsites along the route. Some campsites are accessible by vehicle, so you can arrange pick-ups to stay in town overnight. This section of the track travels from Depot Beach to Oaky Beach. Camping is available at both ends of the track. Bookings can be made via the Parks NSW website. The hike begins with a climb through a forest of spotted gums and dark green palm-like cycad trees. At Point Upright Lookout,...
- (39)•Moderate•5.8 mi•Est. 2.5–3 hrTake a journey along the beautiful coastline at the mouth of the Clyde River. This walk starts by the shore at Maloneys Beach, passing the secluded Quirriga Beach before following the track as it climbs towards the headland. The trail finishes high on the dramatic clifftops of North Head, with stunning views back along the coast. It’s a cracker of a walk with non-stop scenery.
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Points of interest
- Mill Beach
- Emily Miller Beach
- North Head Beach
- Maloneys Beach
- Little Pebbles
- Bunns Bay
- Pebbly Beach
- Dark Beach
- Durras Mountain
- Pretty Beach
- Island Beach
- Honeysuckle Beach
- Pretty Beach Day Use Area Toilet
- Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort
- Richmond Beach
- Pretty Beach
- Dawson Island South Beach
- Oaky Beach
- Honeysuckle Bay Day Use Area
- Depot Beach Campground