Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walking track
Murramarang National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walking track.
Track grading
Features of this track
Distance
10km return
Time
3 - 5hrs
Quality of markings
Sign posted
Experience required
Some bushwalking experience recommended
Gradient
Very steep
Steps
Occasional steps
Quality of path
Rough track, many obstacles
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walking track is in the northern precinct of Murramarang National Park. To get there:
- Turn off of Princes Highway at Termeil
- Take the Bawley Point/Kioloa turn-off
- Drive past Kioloa and follow the signs to Pretty Beach
Parking
Parking is available at Pretty Beach picnic area.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Murramarang National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Spring is a great time to dust off your hiking boots and take to the park's tracks. Try the Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walk for spectacular views of the coast and ranges.
Summer
There's no better time to head down the coast and catch some sunshine. With crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkelling, a beach camping trip is the ideal way to enjoy the Aussie summer.
Winter
Birdwatching opportunities abound at this time of year, see if you can catch the courting displays of lyrebirds in the park's rainforest areas.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 25°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
7°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
0°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
275.3mm
Facilities
Toilets and picnic facilities are located at Pretty Beach and Pebbly Beach picnic areas.
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Fishing
Fishing is not permitted in the Murramarang Coast Special Purpose Zone within Batemans Marine Park. Visit the Batemans Marine Park webpage for information.
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 Murramarang National Park in the South Coast region
Murramarang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and credit cards accepted. Card only at Pretty Beach.
Buy annual pass