Monument Beach picnic area
Conjola National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about the Monument Beach picnic area.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Monument Beach picnic area is near Bendalong in Conjola National Park. To get there:
- Turn east onto Bendalong Road from the Princes Highway then left into Cedar Road
- Follow the signs along Cedar Road and Walter Hood Access Road, which ends at a short access road to the picnic area.
- There is 7km of unsealed road before you reach the picnic area
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available at Monument Beach picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Conjola National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
As the temperature cools slightly, this a great time to get active in the park with some bushwalking and mountain biking.
Spring
The wildflowers – waratahs and wattle among them – are in full bloom, bringing with them large numbers of birds. You might even be lucky enough to spot the rare Scalet Honeyeater or Little Lorikeet.
Summer
Hot weather means plenty of time for the beach and water. Keep an eye open for the endangered hooded plover and other shorebirds foraging on the sand.
Winter
The light is clear and beautiful and the beaches and trails very quiet – just the thing if you prefer exploring with few other people around.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
19°C and 24°C
Highest recorded
40.6°C
Winter temperature
Average
10°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-3.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
May
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
316.7mm
Facilities
You'll need to bring your own drinking water.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Drinking water
Tank Water. Please boil before drinking
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
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.
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 Conjola National Park in the South Coast region
Conjola National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.