The beauty of Murramarang National Park on the New South Wales South Coast is being showcased in a new multi-day walk, which is now open for bookings. The Murramarang South Coast Walk (MSCW) is a three-day coastal walk, covering 34km, which will start at Pretty Beach, south of Ulladulla, and weave along the coastline past Depot Beach and Durras Beach, finishing at Maloneys Beach near Batemans Bay.
The walk offers breathtaking bush and beach scenery along the track, including spotted-gum forests growing down to the ocean, secluded azure bays and coves, rugged headlands, dramatic rock platforms and sparkling ocean vistas. Nature lovers will also enjoy the abundant wildlife, including eastern grey kangaroos, rare native birds and humpback whales during migration season.
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To assist visitors with streamlined planning and booking, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has developed new multi-day walking packages. Visitors can now book a self-guided three-day, three-night camping package which includes camping at Pretty, Depot and Oaky beaches, plus a vehicle transfer and welcome tour for weekend bookings. Packages are available from 28 April to November 2023, providing a complete experience for walkers in the off-peak and shoulder seasons.
For those wanting to complete the multi-day walk but prefer the comfort of a cabin over camping, there are fantastic NPWS coastal cabins at Pretty, Pebbly and Depot beaches available. A two-night, three-day cabin package will be launched in March.
Visitors can also choose their own adventure and complete shorter sections of the track, including half-day or full-day walks in either direction, with many suitable entry and exit points and plenty of accommodation options in the local coastal villages along the route.
As part of the MSCW project, NPWS has upgraded existing walking tracks and built new link sections, as well as reinstating and upgrading Oaky Beach campground to provide a suitable camping option at the southern end of the track. The walk will feature new engaging signage to provide visitors with opportunities to learn about the park’s cultural and environmental values, diverse ecology and landscapes, rich cultural heritage and abundant wildlife.
The $3.64 million MSCW project has been funded through the Regional Growth – Environment and Tourism Fund and is part of the NSW Government’s historic $450 million investment in visitor infrastructure for NSW national parks. The MSCW will support the local economy by attracting visitation to the park and region, and encourage people to experience, love and protect their national parks.
The first walkers to experience the MSCW will set off in April, with the walk expected to draw visitors from across the country to experience the natural beauty of Murramarang National Park. Visitors are encouraged to research and plan a safe adventure by visiting the NSW National Parks website, and while bushwalking experience is recommended for those wanting to try the MSCW, there are plenty of shorter sections of the track to suit all levels of fitness and experience.
