A spectacular new multi-day walk that showcases the beauty of Murramarang National Park is now open for camping package bookings with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), with the first walkers to experience the 34km adventure along the beautiful NSW South Coast setting off in April.
The Murramarang South Coast Walk (MSCW), on Murramarang Country of the Yuin Nation, is a 3-day coastal walk which will start at Pretty Beach, just south of Ulladulla, and weave along the stunning coastline past Depot Beach and Durras Beach, finishing at Maloneys Beach near Batemans Bay.
Walkers will be treated to breathtaking bush and beach scenery along the track including spotted-gum forests that uniquely grow 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 they may come across including iconic eastern grey kangaroos lounging by the beaches, rare native birds and humpback whales during migration season.
New multi-day walking packages have been developed by NPWS to assist visitors with streamlined planning and booking, helping more people to experience the beauty of this national park.
Walkers can now book a self-guided 3-day/3-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 – 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 2-night/3-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.
Bushwalking experience is recommended for those wanting to try the MSCW and walkers are encouraged to research and plan a safe adventure by visiting the NSW National Parks website.
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.
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