Murramarang South Coast Walk

Day 1: Arrive at Pretty Beach

Day 1, you arrive at the start of the walk and get prepared for the coming adventure. Go through Bawley Point and stop off for any last minute supplies before arriving at Pretty Beach in Kioloa. Get briefed at the camp office, then set up your tent and settle in for the night. If you have time, you can explore the area with a walk to Snapper Point lookout or Murramarang Aboriginal Area. Your multi-day walk begins tomorrow.

Day 2: Pretty Beach to Depot Beach

Distance: 10km
Time suggested: 3 to 6 hours 
Toilets at: Pretty Beach, Pebbly Beach and Depot Beach

Check tides before you set out as it's best to start the walk leading into low tide. Tidal information is available at the Pretty Beach camp office and the Bureau of Meteorology website. Start at the trail head and make your way down to Pretty Beach and south towards your first rock shelf. The park's famous beach kangaroos might be there to see you off. Shortly after you start you will reach a small inlet and you may be lucky to hear the Singing Stones caused by waves pushing through pebbles before going back out to the ocean.

You'll walk up over the inlet and pass a small bench where you can take the entire coast in. The track undulates along the coast in and out of spotted gums with views of the ocean. Have a break for morning tea when you reach Snake Bay, an isolated cobbled beach. Then it's back on the trail through more spotted gum forests with that beautiful ocean on your left and a nice view of where you’ve just walked from.

Arrive at Pebbly Beach for lunch or a swim if you’re keen. Pebbly Beach picnic area has facilities before continuing to your final stop for today—Depot Beach. The track from Pebbly Beach to Depot Beach is around 1 hour along the beach and headlands. In parts you’ll be walking on rock shelf and it can get very slippery so please take extreme caution. If the rock shelf causes concern, there’s an alternative route from Pebbly Beach to Depot Beach over the headland. Details can be found at the information board. The hardest climb of the day is the stairs from Depot Beach to the campground. 

Go to the camp office and be briefed before setting up camp at Depot Beach campground. Have a well-deserved hot shower and relax around a campfire with your fellow walkers. 

Day 3: Depot Beach to Oaky Beach

Distance: 16km
Time suggested: 6 to 8 hours 
Toilets at: NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort and Oaky Beach

Day 3 is the longest day but rewards you with varied scenery. Set off in the early morning to get the most out of today, and check tides before you set out. The first section is through beautiful spotted gums, burrawangs and impressive termite mounds. After a short walk up the headland you'll reach Point Upright lookout.

From the viewing platform you can see day 3 and day 4 stretch out in front of you. You can also see if the Durras Lake crossing is safe to cross. If the lake crossing is under water and unsafe to cross, head back to Depot Beach campground. There's phone reception at the top near the lookout or you can go back down and use the Telstra pay phone on Fairley Street, but the staff at Depot Beach office are there to help.

From Point Upright make your way down the stairs and onto the beach for the lake crossing. It's then around 3km of beach walking or you can choose to avoid the beach and walk along the road if you prefer.

At the halfway point enjoy a well-deserved lunch at the NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort after your beach walk. You should leave before 2pm to get to Oaky Beach before dark. Head back into the bush for more spotted gums, burrawangs and beautiful bays.

When you reach Oaky Beach campground, set up camp underneath the forest canopy. Go down to the beach for a swim and stargaze in the evening. 

Day 4: Oaky Beach to Maloneys Beach

Distance: 8km
Time suggested: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Toilets at: North Head campground and Yellow Rock Beach

Day 4 is a nice easy way to finish your journey.

It's less than 2km to North Head lookout where you can see what you’ve accomplished on the previous day. You might be lucky to spot migrating whales. From here, continue around to North Head Beach and then on to Yellow Rock Beach where there are toilets and picnic benches to enjoy.

The final section is about an hour's walk from Yellow Rock to Maloneys Beach. As you reach the trail end going down the stairs at Maloneys Beach, be welcomed back to civilisation by the resident kangaroos.

Enjoy some well-deserved refreshments at Batemans Bay or extend your trip in the national park or surrounding coastal towns. If you want to stay longer in the national park, try booking North Head campground, Yellow Rock Beach House or Judges House. 

Day 1: Pretty Beach to Depot Beach

Distance: 10km
Time suggested: 3 to 6 hours 
Toilets at: Pretty Beach, Pebbly Beach and Depot Beach

Join your welcome tour, then check tides before you set out as it's best to start the walk leading into low tide. Tidal information is available at the Pretty Beach camp office and the Bureau of Meteorology website. Start at the trail head and make your way down to Pretty Beach and south towards your first rock shelf. The park's famous beach kangaroos might be there to see you off. Shortly after you start you will reach a small inlet and you may be lucky to hear the Singing Stones caused by waves pushing through pebbles before going back out to the ocean.

You'll walk up over the inlet and pass a small bench where you can take the entire coast in. The track undulates along the coast in and out of spotted gums with views of the ocean. Have a break for morning tea when you reach Snake Bay, an isolated cobbled beach. Then it's back on the trail through more spotted gum forests with that beautiful ocean on your left and a nice view of where you’ve just walked from.

Arrive at Pebbly Beach for lunch or a swim if you’re keen. Pebbly Beach picnic area has facilities before continuing to your final stop for today—Depot Beach. The track from Pebbly Beach to Depot Beach is around 1 hour along the beach and headlands. In parts you’ll be walking on rock shelf and it can get very slippery so please take extreme caution. If the rock shelf causes concern, there’s an alternative route from Pebbly Beach to Depot Beach over the headland. Details can be found at the information board. The hardest climb of the day is the stairs from the beach to Depot Beach cabins.

Go to the office and check-in before heading to your overnight accommodation. Have a well-deserved hot shower, relax on your porch, and watch the night roll in. 

Day 2: Depot Beach to South Durras

Distance: 8km
Time suggested: 3 to 4 hours 
Toilets at: NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort

Day 2 starts with a beautiful stroll through spotted gums, burrawangs and impressive termite mounds. Check tides before you set out, and then after a short walk up the headland you'll reach Point Upright lookout.

From the viewing platform you can see day 2 and day 3 stretch out in front of you. You can also see if the Durras Lake crossing is safe to cross. If the lake crossing is under water, your pre-booked lake transfer will take you across. If you can't cross, head back to Depot Beach cabins. There's phone reception at the top near the lookout or you can go back down and use the Telstra pay phone on Fairley Street, but the staff at Depot Beach office are there to help.

From Point Upright make your way down the stairs and onto the beach for the lake crossing. It's then around 3km of beach walking or you can choose to avoid the beach and walk along the road if you prefer.

After the beach, your walk for the day ends at NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort and you have the afternoon free to explore South Durras.

The resort has a bistro for meals and drinks, and if you’re keen you can go for a swim in the pool or ocean. 

Day 3: South Durras to Maloneys Beach

Distance: 16km
Time suggested: 5 to 7 hours
Toilets at: Oaky Beach, North Head campground and Yellow Rock Beach

Day 3 is your longest day, but worth the effort. You’ll start by heading back into the bush for more spotted gums, burrawangs and beautiful bays. The trail will lead you from South Durras along the coastline and down into Oaky Beach.

From Oaky Beach, it's less than 2km to North Head lookout where you can see what you’ve accomplished so far. You might be lucky to spot migrating whales. Once you’re done taking in the views, continue around to North Head Beach and then on to Yellow Rock Beach where there are toilets and picnic benches to enjoy.

The final section is about an hour's walk from Yellow Rock to Maloneys Beach. As you reach the trail end going down the stairs at Maloneys Beach, be welcomed back to civilisation by the resident kangaroos.

From here, your transfer’s available to drive you to Batemans Bay or back to Pretty Beach.

If you’re ready to extend your trip in the national park or surrounding coastal towns, try booking Yellow Rock Beach House or Judges House.