Seven Mile Beach National Park Park
Coastal national park protecting sandy beaches and dunes
A coastal national park in New South Wales with a long sandy shore, dunes and walking trails; used for swimming, fishing and birdwatching.
Seven Mile Beach National Park at a Glance#
Address: Seven Mile Beach National Park, Gerroa / Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Australia
Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/seven-mile-beach-national-park
Hours: Open 24 hours
Admission: Free (NSW National Parks)
How to Get to Seven Mile Beach National Park#
The park lies on the South Coast of New South Wales near Gerroa and the town of Berry. From Kiama it’s roughly a 15-20 minute drive; from Nowra about 25-35 minutes. The Princes Highway / Pacific Highway connect to local turnoffs; parking areas and marked access tracks lead down to the beach. Public transport options are limited-best reached by car.
Tips for Visiting Seven Mile Beach National Park#
- Enter the park via the Shoalhaven/Berry side for easier parking access rather than attempting to park at the busiest beach carparks.
- Sunset is the photographic prize-arrive 45-60 minutes before sunset to walk the dunes and secure a view unspoiled by latecomers.
- The coastal heath is home to nesting shorebirds in spring; keep dogs leashed and stay on designated tracks during breeding season (check signage).
Best Time to Visit Seven Mile Beach National Park#
Best visited spring through autumn for beach access and milder seas; winter is quieter but windier with cooler water.
Weather & Climate near Seven Mile Beach National Park#
Seven Mile Beach National Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1259 mm/year), wettest in March.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 17° - 25° | 21° | 119 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 18° - 25° | 21° | 137 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 24° | 20° | 146 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 14° - 22° | 18° | 122 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 19° | 16° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 17° | 13° | 127 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 62 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 80 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 19° | 15° | 81 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 12° - 21° | 17° | 97 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 14° - 22° | 18° | 97 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 16° - 24° | 20° | 81 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |