Wasp Head walk
Murramarang National Park
Overview
This short walk leads to a spectacular view of Wasp Island and passes through historic Aboriginal sites of the area.
- Where
- Murramarang National Park in South Coast
- Distance
- 2km return
- Time suggested
- 30min - 1hr 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- What to
bring - Drinking water, sunscreen, hat
This short, scenic walk in Murramarang National Park, south of Durras Lake, is a delightful easy walk taking in coastal views and golden beaches in this spectacular part of the coast, north of Bateman’s Bay. Walking north from Wasp Head picnic area takes you through a casuarina forest and opens up to a fantastic view of Wasp Island.
Heading south along the path you’ll reach Emily Miller Head where you can gaze down to a dramatic rocky cove of Wobbegong Bay. Another off shoot of the path leads down to the beach where you may discover an alluring sea cave, depending on the tide levels. This whole area is renowned for its rich Aboriginal heritage; keep an eye out for evidence of shell middens along the way.
If you’re charmed by the dramatic coastline and want to make a weekend of it, stay at Depot Beach campground or cabins, near North Durras. You can also stay nearby at Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort.
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
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
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Things to do (30)
- Aboriginal culture (1)
- Beach (3)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (13)
- Canoeing/paddling (4)
- Fishing (5)
- Historic heritage (1)
- Picnics and barbecues (4)
- Sightseeing (16)
- Snorkelling and scuba (6)
- Surfing (3)
- Swimming (12)
- Walking (21)
- Waterfalls (1)