10 Best hikes and trails in Murramarang National Park

Best trails in Murramarang National Park

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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

#1 - Murramarang South Coast Walk

This 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...

#2 - Pretty Beach via Pebbly Beach

This 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.

#3 - South Durass to Maloney’s Beach

This 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.

#4 - Pretty Beach and Snapper Point Loop

This 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...

#5 - Snake Bay from Pebbly Beach

This 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...

#6 - Pretty Beach to Snake Bay Walking Track

A 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

#7 - Durras Mountain, Snake Bay, and Pretty Beach Loop

A 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.

#8 - Murramarang South Coast Walk: Oaky Beach to Maloneys Beach

Murramarang 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...

#9 - Murramarang South Coast Walk: Depot Beach to Oaky Beach

Murramarang 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,...

#10 - Durras Mountain, Pretty Beach, Island Beach, and Snake Bay Loop

This is an awesome trail from Pebbly Beach to Pretty Beach taking in breathtaking ocean views and gorgeous coastal forest and vegetation. Experience the gorgeous scenery as you listen to the native birds and waves breaking not too far from the track. The route begins from Pebbly Beach campground and follows Clear Point Walking Track, Durras Mountain Walking Track, and Gold Coast Road. Kangaroos are constant features at both Pebbly Beach and Pretty Beach Picnic Area and have been known to...

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Trail reviews for Murramarang National Park

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Jessica Ivers

Apr 27, 2025•Hiking

Bathrooms availableGreat views

This was a tough trail - especially as we had rain about 90% of the time. But, it was beautiful. The rain gave it this ethereal quality walking through the trees and while it was wet, it made getting dry even more rewarding! Expect lots of roos and wallabies and bird life. The scenery is stunning and terrain is fairly manageable - I would recommend hiking poles especially if wet. Our hot tip is to stop at the NRMA Murramarang Resort for a feed and to water load / fill up before heading onto the next part. NSW parks recommends carrying 5L from the resort to the end (per person). We carried probably 7L between us and it was enough. I’d recommend drinking the free (clean) tap water from the resort and water loading before heading off! A really beautiful walk and finally glad to have done it!

Conditions: Bugs, Muddy, Well maintained

Murramarang South Coast Walk

Sam Lees

Feb 16, 2025•Hiking

Great conditionsGreat views

The Murramarang Coastal walk is an excellent track and suitable for someone with limited long distance walking experience. Carry water and snacks and enjoy great views and forest lands

North Head Beach to Oaky Beach

Doug Hughes

May 11, 2025

Not a great view. The trail was well maintained, challengingly steep, and there was a decent view to the west at one point. But the summit was not a great view due to trees. For us, it wasn’t worth the detour off the murramarang coast walk.

Durras Mountain via Pebbly Beach

Eric Geisler

Sep 29, 2024•Hiking

Good viewsBathrooms available

Trail actually starts out with 1 pm on beach before you can take the Murramarang coast walk around some rocky headlands. It does go back to the beach for stretches too. Only went half way to Snake bay. Upland trail has good stairs and some raised grid sections

Parking: Entry fee, Paid, Medium lot

Pretty Beach to Snake Bay Walking Track

David Kennett

Sep 15, 2024•Hiking

Good conditionsGood viewsEasy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms available

Walked Pebbly Beach to North Durras Beach in Murramarang NP , along coastal platforms, beaches and hiking trails. Did the Depot Beach Rainforest walk on way through. Unable to walk the platforms from Depot to North Durras beaches although low tied income swell was very high at time of walking so detoured over Burrawang Walking Track. A great walk with great scenery.

Durras Beach to Pebbly Beach Coastal Walk

David Kennett

Sep 14, 2024•Hiking

Good conditionsGood viewsEasy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms available

Nice return walk in Murramarang NP from Maloneys Beach to North Head , walking on a combination of beaches and track which were well defined and sign posted. Beautiful scenery very enjoyable and easy walking

North Head via Maloneys Beach

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Murramarang National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Murramarang National Park is Murramarang South Coast Walk, which has a 4.8 star rating from 136 reviews. This trail is 21.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,723 ft.

What is the longest trail in Murramarang National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Murramarang National Park is Murramarang South Coast Walk. This trail is estimated to be 21.0 mi long.

How many trails are in Murramarang National Park?

There are 40 trails in Murramarang National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 1,443 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Murramarang National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Murramarang National Park has you covered. Murramarang South Coast Walk boasts the most elevation gain with 2,723 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Durras Mountain, Pretty Beach, Island Beach, and Snake Bay Loop, which will get you 1,919 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Murramarang National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 9 camping trails in Murramarang National Park and the most popular is Murramarang South Coast Walk with an average 4.8 star rating from 136 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Murramarang National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 9 running trails in Murramarang National Park and the most popular is Pretty Beach via Pebbly Beach with an average 4.7 star rating from 113 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Murramarang National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 biking trails in Murramarang National Park and the most popular is Reef Point via Acheron Trail with an average 4.2 star rating from 75 community reviews.