Meroo Lake walking track
Meroo National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Meroo Lake walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
1.6km return
Time
30 - 45min
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
No experience required
Gradient
Gentle hills: The walk is mostly flat with gentle hills.
Quality of path
Formed track, some obstacles: The walk is 2m-wide and mostly gravel with sections of duckboard.
Steps
Occasional steps: There's a set of 7 timber steps at the very start of the walk. The steps don't have handrails.
Other barriers
Pinch points: There may be points along the walk where the track narrows due to natural features like rocks, plants and tree roots.
Getting there and parking
Meroo Lake walking track is in the Meroo Head precinct in the southern part of Meroo National Park. To get there:
- Travel south on Princes Highway from Ulladulla
- Approximately 20km south of Ulladulla turn left into Meroo Point Road
- Continue for approximately 3km until you arrive at the Meroo Headcarpark at the end of the road
- Follow the sign for Meroo Lake walk in the south-eastern corner of the carpark
Parking
Parking is available in a large gravel carpark at the end of Meroo Point Road. It can be a busy place at Christmas and Easter, so parking may be limited.
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.
Toilets
There's an accessible non-flush toilet at the start of the walk, at the end of Meroo Point Road.
- Non-flush toilets
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Meroo Lake walking track is mostly flat with gentle hills, 2m-wide and gravel along its length with sections of duckboard.
Some parts of this walk may be challenging for people with reduced mobility:
- There's a set of 7 steps without a handrail at the very start of the walk
- The track may narrow at points due to rocks, tree roots and plants
- There are no seats or resting points.
There is an accessible non-flush toilet at the start of the walk, at the end of Meroo Head Road.
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 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.