Pretty Beach campground - Murramarang National Park
Murramarang National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Pretty Beach campground - Murramarang National Park.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Pretty Beach campground is located in Murramarang National Park.
To get there from Sydney:
- From the Princes Highway, take the Bawley Point Road exit at Termeil, then follow Bawley Point Road for 5km.
- Continue onto Shearwater Crescent, then turn right onto Murramarang Road.
- Take a slight left onto Merry Beach Road, then turn right onto Pretty Beach Road and follow the road to the campground.
To get there from Canberra:
- Travel east along the Kings Highway, then exit onto the Princes Highway.
- From the Princes Highway, take the Bawley Point Road exit at Termeil, then follow Bawley Point Road for 5km.
- Continue onto Shearwater Crescent, then turn right onto Murramarang Road.
- Take a slight left onto Merry Beach Road, then turn right onto Pretty Beach Road and follow the road to the campground.
If you’re travelling from Canberra, Google Maps may direct you to take Bucks Road from The Princes Highway. This road is very rough and not suitable for 2WD vehicles. We suggest you take the Bawley Point Road exit at Termeil instead.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Off-street parking for one vehicle per site is available at Pretty Beach campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Murramarang National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Spring is a great time to dust off your hiking boots and take to the park's tracks. Try the Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walk for spectacular views of the coast and ranges.
Summer
There's no better time to head down the coast and catch some sunshine. With crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkelling, a beach camping trip is the ideal way to enjoy the Aussie summer.
Winter
Birdwatching opportunities abound at this time of year, see if you can catch the courting displays of lyrebirds in the park's rainforest areas.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
0°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
275.3mm
Facilities
- Campsites are marked and suitable for caravans, camper trailers, campervans and tents.
- Water is available at this campground but it’s tank water so you’ll need to boil or treat it before drinking. Bring your own drinking water if you prefer.
- Firewood and ice can be bought at the Pretty Beach office.
- There's limited mobile phone service at Pretty Beach.
Amenities
- A coin-operated washing machine is available.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Barbecue facilities
- Gas/electric barbecues (free)
- Wood barbecues (bring your own firewood)
Carpark
Drinking water
- Water is available at this campground but it’s tank water so you’ll need to boil or treat it before drinking. Bring your own drinking water if you prefer.
Showers
- $1 coin for hot water.
- Hot showers
Electric power
- Powered and unpowered campsites are available.
Rubbish bin
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- Assistance may be required to access this area.
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Path to beach view
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Fires are permitted in approved containers only. No fires are permitted on the ground or beach.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Please bring your own firewood or buy firewood at the campground office.
Generators
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Murramarang National Park in the South Coast region
Murramarang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and credit cards accepted. Card only at Pretty Beach.
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