Sunburnt Beach campground
Meroo National Park
Overview
Get back to basics and discover the unspoilt beauty at Sunburnt Beach campground. Enjoy swimming, fishing and birdwatching just moments from your campground.
| Number of campsites | 10 |
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| Camping type | Tent, Don't mind a short walk to tent |
| Facilities | Picnic tables, carpark, toilets |
| What to bring | Drinking water, cooking water, firewood, fuel stove |
| Price | There are no camping fees at this campground but a $6 booking fee applies. |
| Bookings | Book up to 12 people or 2 sites online. |
| Group bookings | This campground is not suitable for group bookings. |
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Wake up to the sound of birds in the trees and back to basics at this unspoilt campground nestled amongst the trees. It’s a short 250m walk from the carpark to the campground, making it feel even more removed from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Set up camp then head off to explore the surrounding beauty. Take a short walk to the nearby beach and admire scenic views to the north along the coastline to Crampton Island. Enjoy swimming in these pristine waters and looking for shells on the sandy shore. Try your luck fishing from the beach then cook up your catch on the campfire.
Or just sit back, relax and take in the scenery from your campground. In spring you’ll be surrounded by beautiful and rare wildflowers. There are also plenty of birdwatching opportunities in the area and you might spot some passing wallabies.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/sunburnt-beach-campground/local-alerts
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Ulladulla office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
- 02 4454 9500
- npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Lot 9 Blackburn Industrial Estate, 6 Coller Road Ulladulla NSW 2539
Park info
- in Meroo National Park in the South Coast region
Meroo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Sunburnt Beach campground.
Getting there and parking
Sunburnt Beach campground is in the Termeil Point precinct in the southern part of Meroo National Park. To get there:
- Travel south on the Princes Highway from Ulladulla
- Approximately 14km south of Ulladulla turn left into Blackbutt Road
- Continue for approximately 2km to the fork in the road
- Turn left and follow for around 800m until you reach Sunburnt Beach campground carpark
- Two walking tracks access the campground from the car park. All campsites are situated around a loop walking track and are about 50m–100m from the carpark.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out, as the road to Sunburnt Beach campground can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available nearby to Sunburnt Beach campground.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Meroo National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Enjoy the serenity on the water while paddling a canoe or kayak in one of the park's coastal lakes.
Spring
Escape your busy city life and spend a night at one of the beachside camping areas.
Summer
Head to Termeil Beach or Pot Holes Beach for a day of swimming, surfing and beach fishing.
Winter
Rug up and take in spectacular coastal views from Nuggan Point walking track.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
9°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
39.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
0°C and 13°C
Lowest recorded
-9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
489.6mm
Facilities
- Shops are located in Tabourie (3km), Burrill Lake (12km) and Ulladulla (14km).
- Water is not available at this campground
- There are no shower facilities at this campground
- Rubbish bins are not available, please take rubbish with you when leaving.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Picnic tables are provided at Stokes Island picnic area and Termeil Beach picnic area.
Carpark
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Accessibility
The toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Permitted
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
- Fires are permitted and must be located within the marked boundaries of numbered campsites. There are no camp fire facilities provided.
- Limited firewood available on site. You are encouraged to bring your own firewood or fuel stove.
Prohibited
Chemical toilets are not permitted. Please use toilet facilities provided.
Chainsaws are not permitted
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.
Learn more
Sunburnt Beach campground is in Meroo National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Amazing wildlife haven
Meroo and Termeil Lakes are listed in the National Directory of Important Australian Wetlands and stand out for their abundance and diversity of mammals and frogs. The park also has at least 12 threatened wildlife species, including significant populations of the nationally endangered green and golden bell frog. As you explore the coastline keep a lookout to spot dolphins and whales off the coast. Thee's also excellent opportunities for birdwatching at Meroo. You'll see ducks, swans, pelicans, honeyeaters, superb blue wrens and pied oystercatchers. You might also spot sea eagles or an osprey soaring overhead. And if you're really lucky, you might even see a pair of hooded plover. There are less than 25 pairs known to occur in NSW, and the Meroo, Termeil and Willinga Lake entrances are prime breeding habitats for this vulnerable species.
- Meroo Lake walking track Wrap yourself in the tranquillity of calm coastal waters at Meroo Lake walking track. Enjoy paddling, swimming, fishing, birdwatching and walking in a pristine natural landscape.
- Tabourie Lake Tabourie Lake is a beautiful coastal lake ideal for fishing, paddling, windsurfing, swimming, walking and birdwatching.
Pristine natural landscapes
The coastal lakes, foreshores and wetlands you'll find in Meroo are outstanding examples of pristine natural environments. Only 10% of NSW estuaries remain in such a natural condition. This unspoilt landscape supports endangered ecological communities like the swamp oak floodplain forest and bangalay-banksia dry forest and helps to protect vulnerable plant species such as the tangled bedstraw and leafless tongue orchid.
- Meroo Head lookout walking track You can’t miss the spectacular coastal views from Meroo Head lookout walking track. It’s an easy walking track and a great place for birdwatching and whale watching.
- Nuggan Point walking track Go walking or mountain biking on this easy trail. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, fishing, whale watching and birdwatching at Nuggan Point, then stop at Meroo Beach for a swim.
Rich Aboriginal culture
Meroo National Park forms part of the traditional lands of the Budawang and Murramarang tribes, who are part of the Dhurga language group. Meroo Lake has important spiritual significance for local Aboriginal groups because, along with other lakes in the region, it is connected to the Pigeon House Didthul creation stories that connect them with their country and ancestor spirits. The park is rich with archaeological sites including shell middens, open campsites, artefact scatters, stone arrangements, rock shelters and a burial site.
- Giriwa walking track Discover Aboriginal cultural heritage along Giriwa walking track, in Meroo National Park. Enjoy the natural beauty of Burrill Lake, near Ulladulla, then stop for a picnic, swim or kayak.
Plants and animals protected in this park
Animals
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Green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea)
The green and golden bell frog is an endangered Australian frog. Once common on the NSW coast and tablelands, populations have plummeted around 90 percent.
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Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)
The humpback whale has the longest migratory path of any mammal, travelling over 5000km from its summer feeding grounds in Antarctica to its breeding grounds in the subtropics. Its playful antics, such as body-rolling, breaching and pectoral slapping, are a spectacular sight for whale watchers in NSW national parks.
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White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
White-bellied sea eagles can be easily identified by their white tail and dark grey wings. These raptors are often spotted cruising the coastal breezes throughout Australia, and make for some scenic bird watching. Powerful Australian birds of prey, they are known to mate for life, and return each year to the same nest to breed.