Walks and trails

If you're keen to get off the beaten track then Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track is a great way to explore some spectacular unspoilt coastline.

Meander along the remote beaches, lush rainforest gullies and dramatic rock formations in Murramarang National Park on the South Coast.

Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track is in the central precinct of Murramarang National Park.

To get there: Turn off the Princess Highway at East Lynne, via Mount Agony Road. Drive for approximately eight kilometres and follow the signs to Pebbly Beach.

Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track

Cookies Beach Picnic Area - South Durras

The Murramarang South Coast Walk is a new 34 kilometre, three-day coastal walking adventure in Murramarang National Park. Starting at Pretty Beach, south of Ulladulla, the walk weaves along stunning coastline past Depot Beach and Durras Beach before finishing at Maloneys Beach near Batemans Bay.

Visit coastal villages and explore beautiful tall forests, secluded beaches, dramatic rock platforms and crystal blue water.

Book a self-guided multi-day package with pre-booked stays at picturesque campgrounds or beachside cabins. Guided experiences are also available providing a guide, villa accommodation or camping, and meals.

If you're visiting just for the day or want a shorter or longer stay, choose your own adventure. Try smaller sections of the Murramarang South Coast Walk on a half-day or full-day walk.

If you'd like to stay overnight and wake up in the national park, book your campground, cabin or cottage. There are also plenty of accommodation options in the surrounding coastal villages.

Murramarang South Coast Walk

This short, scenic walk in Murramarang National Park, south of Durras Lake, is a delightful easy walk taking in coastal views and golden beaches in this spectacular part of the coast, north of Bateman’s Bay. Walking north from Wasp Head picnic area takes you through a casuarina forest and opens up to a fantastic view of Wasp Island.

Heading south along the path you’ll reach Emily Miller Head where you can gaze down to a dramatic rocky cove of Wobbegong Bay. Another off shoot of the path leads down to the beach where you may discover an alluring sea cave, depending on the tide levels. This whole area is renowned for its rich Aboriginal heritage; keep an eye out for evidence of shell middens along the way.

If you’re charmed by the dramatic coastline and want to make a weekend of it, head to Pretty Beach campground or stay a night at the rustic cabins.

Wasp Head Walk

Bay and Beyond Sea Kayak Tours

If the scenic coastal views don’t take your breath away, the steep climb to the top of the mountain will. Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walking track highlights the beautiful coastal forests of Murramarang National Park, near Pretty Beach campground.

Following the track from the campground, make your way past the lazing kangaroos. The path climbs steadily through coachwood and unique coastal rainforest. At the top of Durras Mountain, you’ll be rewarded with coastal and scenic mountain views. You’re likely to hear eastern whipbirds and wonga pigeons any time of year.

From the mountain top, retrace your steps, or if you’ve still got energy to burn, continue on the longer walk to Pebbly Beach picnic area. If you’re smitten with this beautiful region, be sure to check out the cosy cabins available at Pretty Beach.

Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain Walking Track

Depot Beach is a beautiful white-sand beach backed by a towering green rainforest that marks the beginning of the Depot Beach Rainforest walk. Walking this track you can’t help but imagine what the region was like 50 million years ago when the whole area was covered by this lush rainforest. Few stands of littoral rainforest remain in Australia, which is why the precious area is listed as an endangered ecological community.

The short walk starts from Depot Beach picnic area and is great for kids who will love jumping across the stepping-stones and balancing along the many logs that line the path. It ends back on the beach, where you can indulge in the beautiful clear waters for a swim, surf, snorkel or a paddle.

Depot Beach Rainforest Walk

If you’re spending some quality family time on the South Coast, the Durras Lake Discovery trail is an easy walk in the central precinct of Murramarang National Park. The kids will love hopping across the playful stepping stones, climbing the lookout tower and testing their balance on the log walk.

Leading through majestic spotted gums and spiky burrawangs, you’ll pass a remnant of endangered rainforest. Informative displays highlight the history of the forest and early logging in the area. Now protected, this rare forest is ideal for wildlife and birdwatching. You might see crimson rosellas, new Holland honey eaters as well as kangaroos and red-necked wallabies.

There’s the option to join Lake walk for more views of Durras Lake, or simply pick your spot for a picnic under the shade of the spotted gums.

Walks and trails

Murramarang South Coast Walk

Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain Walking Track

Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track

Depot Beach Rainforest Walk

Durras Lake Discovery Trail

Wasp Head Walk