Pot Holes walking track
Meroo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Pot Holes walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
3km return
Time
45min - 1hr 15min
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles
Getting there and parking
Pot Holes walking track is in the Lagoon Head precinct in the northern part of Meroo National Park. To get there:
- Travel south on the Princes Highway from Ulladulla
- Approximately 2km south of Burrill Lake township, turn east into Pot Holes Road
- Continue to the carpark at the end where the walking track starts
Alternatively:
- Travel south on Princes Highway from Ulladulla
- Turn left into Dolphin Point Road at Burrill Lake township
- Follow Dolphin Point Road until it becomes Highview Drive
- Continue to the end where the walking track starts
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Pot Holes walking track can become boggy when it rains.
Parking
Parking is available at Pot Holes carpark, or alternatively at the end of Highview Drive, Dolphin Point.
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
Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
Maps and downloads
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 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.