Murramarang National Park

Park Coastal national park with beaches and abundant kangaroos

A New South Wales coastal park with beaches, rocky headlands and campgrounds; tourists come for surfing, snorkeling, coastal walks and regular sightings of eastern grey kangaroos near Pebbly Beach.

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Murramarang National Park is a protected coastal park on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, protecting beaches, headlands and coastal forest. It is valued for its marine and coastal habitats and accessible shorelines.

Beaches, rocky headlands and lagoons are the park’s main attractions, with popular sites including Pebbly Beach and Depot Beach. The park supports marine recreation, fishing from headlands, swimming where conditions allow and short coastal walks; numerous lookout points provide views of the Pacific Ocean.

The park is managed by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service and conserves a mix of dry sclerophyll forest, heath and coastal dune vegetation. It is also noted for coastal wildlife, including seabirds, reptiles and the regionally familiar eastern grey kangaroo.

Murramarang lies along the NSW South Coast roughly 200-250 kilometres south of Sydney, with nearest towns such as Bawley Point and Moruya providing local access points; the park occupies a stretch of coastline with headlands and small offshore islands.

  • Kangaroos on the beach: Wild eastern grey kangaroos regularly come down to the shoreline at Pebbly Beach, creating one of the park's most photographed sights.
  • Camping and walking: The park contains several coastal campgrounds and short walking tracks that provide access to beaches, headlands and picnic areas; seasonal conditions can affect beach access.

What to See #

  • Pebbly Beach: Pebbly Beach - a sheltered sandy bay within the park known for a resident population of eastern grey kangaroos that are often seen on the sand and near the campground.
  • Depot Beach: Depot Beach - a larger beach with a campground, picnic facilities and walking tracks, commonly used as a base for exploring the park's coastline.
Murramarang National Park
-35.6318, 150.3179
Open daily; day access generally sunrise-sunset (specific facilities seasonal).
Free entry to the park; camping sites and some facilities require booking/fees.

How to Get to Murramarang National Park #

Murramarang National Park is on the NSW South Coast (around the Kioloa/Bawley Point/Depot Beach area). By car from Sydney, follow the Princes Highway/A1 south toward Batemans Bay, then turn off to the coastal roads serving Bawley Point and Kioloa; the drive is roughly 3 hours (around 200-250 km) depending on route and traffic. There is ample parking at main park access points such as Depot Beach picnic/campground car parks.

Within the park beaches, lookouts and tracks are reached on foot from the car parks - short walks from parking areas take you to beaches and coastal walking tracks. Public bus services to the small coastal villages are limited, so driving is the most practical way to visit.

Tips for Visiting Murramarang National Park #

  • Head to Pebbly Beach at dawn or dusk for reliable sightings of kangaroos that often graze near the sand at those times.
  • Use Depot Beach as the park's main access point - it has the campground, picnic facilities and the primary car park, and campsites should be booked in advance during peak season.
  • Take the marked coastal walks between the beaches and headlands (Pebbly, Bawley Point/Depot area) rather than cutting inland to enjoy uninterrupted sea views and tidepool spotting.

Best Time to Visit Murramarang National Park #

Visit in spring or autumn for mild weather, quieter trails and good wildlife-watching conditions; summer is best for beach weather but busier.

Spring and autumn (best time)
March-May, September-November · ~12-25°C
Mild temperatures, fewer stinging insects than summer and good conditions for walking, beach visits and wildlife watching (including seasonal whale migrations offshore).
Summer (warmest)
December-February · ~18-30°C
Warm beach and sea conditions attract most visitors; expect busier weekends and holiday periods.
Winter
June-August · ~8-18°C
Cooler, wetter weather with stronger winds and rougher seas; many walking trails remain open but be prepared for rain.

Weather & Climate near Murramarang National Park #

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1160 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 23°

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
17° 24°

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (133 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 23°

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 21°

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 18°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 18°

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 19°

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
14° 20°

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
16° 22°

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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