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Exploring Batemans Bay and its surroundings offers an extraordinary experience. Visitors can select from a diverse array of walking trails, whether they prefer a lengthy or short journey, a brisk pace or a leisurely stroll, and varying levels of difficulty. Enjoy options ranging from bushwalks and beach strolls to island treks and mountainous pathways. The area boasts an abundance of trails to discover, set within state forests, national parks, and charming villages.
Walking is also a widely embraced form of physical activity, yet its numerous benefits are frequently underestimated. This simple exercise can significantly enhance overall health. In addition to its physical advantages, walking serves as a vital contributor to mental well-being. Furthermore, walking fosters social connections with friends and community members. It is also an enjoyable outdoor activity that encourages engagement with nature.
Exploring Batemans Bay and its surroundings offers an extraordinary experience. Visitors can select from a diverse array of walking trails, whether they prefer a lengthy or short journey, a brisk pace or a leisurely stroll, and varying levels of difficulty. Enjoy options ranging from bushwalks and beach strolls to island treks and mountainous pathways. The area boasts an abundance of trails to discover, set within state forests, national parks, and charming villages.
Walking is also a widely embraced form of physical activity, yet its numerous benefits are frequently underestimated. This simple exercise can significantly enhance overall health. In addition to its physical advantages, walking serves as a vital contributor to mental well-being. Furthermore, walking fosters social connections with friends and community members. It is also an enjoyable outdoor activity that encourages engagement with nature.
Short Walks
Banksia Walk – Guerilla Bay
Burrewarra Point features a captivating walking trail that winds through a mature banksia forest, offering breathtaking views of both the coastline and the hinterland. This spot is especially ideal for whale watching from September to November. In autumn, the banksias showcase their large grey-green flower spikes, attracting a variety of nectar-feeding birds. Be sure to explore the remnants of a war bunker, which once served as a radar station for the RAAF during World War II. A well-built viewing platform enhances your visit, but exercise caution as cliff edges have no fencing.
Length: 1.5 km return | Time: 50 minutes | Grade: Easy
Access: Guerilla Bay turnoff on George Bass Drive.
Cullendulla Mangrove Walk - Surfside
The “chenier” dune complex at Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve holds 7,000 years of shoreline history, attracting scientists from across the globe. This area features one of the largest mangrove stands south of Sydney, along with important Aboriginal middens and burial sites. Visitors can enjoy a scenic walk that meanders through this remarkable landscape via a 300-meter boardwalk, along the beach, and along a path. Informative signs are available along the route to enhance your experience.
Length: 2 km loop | Time: 50 minutes | Grade: Easy
Access: Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve, Myamba Parade, Surfside.
Ancient Headlands Walk South Durras
This walk unfolds along beautiful ancient headlands and charming beaches, starting from the Dark/Myrtle Beach car park, situated off the Old Coast Road, south of South Durras and the resort. Begin by following the path straight ahead until you encounter a fork. Take the left path to reach Dark Beach, where you can discover the stunning southern area. Afterward, return to the fork to enhance your walk by choosing the right path, which leads 400 meters south to the breathtaking Myrtle Beach. Don’t forget to stop and admire the ancient headland from the viewing platform along the route.
Length: 2.5km return | Time: 1 hour | Grade: Easy to moderate
Access: Dark/Myrtle Beach Car-Park
Depot Beach Rainforest Walk
This loop track meanders through a coastal rainforest, offering visitors informative signs that detail the historical presence of rainforests in the region. You can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Depot Beach and traverse the intriguing patterned and colourful rock platforms and rock pools.
Length: 700m | Time: 30 minutes | Grade: Easy
Access: Starts and finishes at Depot Beach carpark
Durras Discovery Trail
The walk in Murramarang National Park begins with a gentle climb and descent before transitioning into a flat and accessible path. This trail includes a viewing platform, several boardwalks, and timber bridges and gates. The predominant flora consists of ferns and spotted gums, complemented by abundant stands of native palms. The walk starts and concludes along the shores of Lake Durras, which is considered one of the most pristine waterways in New South Wales.
Length: 1.5 km | Time: 45 minutes | Grade: Easy
Access: Durras North Road and turn into dirt track marked: ‘Discovery Trail’ and continue to the carpark near the lake.
Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens Mogo
The gardens span 42 hectares of State Forest, showcasing and nurturing plants indigenous to the region. Visitors can delight in the presence of various bird species, kangaroos and other native wildlife. Key features include display gardens, a sensory garden, a herbarium, a nursery, an arboretum, and delightful children’s play areas, as well as designated picnic and barbecue areas. Additionally, there is a Visitors Centre and café. Admission is free, and the gardens are typically open most days.
Length: 6 tracks from 500m to 2km, 6 km in total | Time: from 20 minutes to 2 hours | Grade: Easy – 2 tracks with limited mobility access
Access: Turn east off Princes Highway, Mogo
Penance Grove Clyde Mountain
The picturesque gully in Monga National Park where this walk commences, is enveloped in cool, temperate rainforest, where ancient plumwood trees create a cathedral-like canopy over an expansive stand of tree ferns. A diverse array of delicate ferns, mosses, and lichens adorn their trunks, imparting a luminous quality to the grove, while patches of tall mosses resemble miniature pine forests. Lyrebirds are frequently spotted foraging through the leaves, adding to the enchanting atmosphere. Enjoy a picnic by the peaceful Mongarlowe River before departing.
Length: 300m | Time: 15 minutes | Grade: Easy with wheelchair access (for first 70m)
Access: via River Forest Road from Kings Highway.
Waratah Walk Monga National Park
A brief walk along the Waratah Walk brings you to the softly flowing Mongarlowe River. The floral emblem of New South Wales, the waratahs, blossoms along the banks from October to December. The Mongarlowe River Picnic Area is well-appointed with picnic tables, barbecues, and restrooms, making it accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Length: 300m loop | Time: 10 minutes |Grade: Easy
Access: Mongarlowe River Picnic Area, via River Forest Road off the Kings Highway
Long Walks
Mogo Forest Bushwalk
Nestled behind Mogo, this family-friendly bushwalk traverses wet and dry eucalyptus forests, providing a cool summer retreat. It features towering spotted gums, burrawang cycads, and is home to swamp wallabies and male lyrebirds displaying their tail feathers in autumn and early winter.
Length: 1.6 km |Time: 20 minutes return |Grade: Easy with some steps
Access: James Street off Tomakin Road Mogo.
Coman’s Mine Nerrigundah
A walking trail at this historic site starts with a steep staircase, leading to an old horse tramway. Along the trail, visitors will find artefacts, including quartz rocks marking the mine tunnel dug by Coman and Bloomfield back in the 1880s. There are caves, housing microbats and an historic stamper batterer. The trail begins 5km from Nerrigundah on Comans Road in Dampier State Forest.
Length: 1.5km return | Time: 30 minutes | Grade: Easy to Moderate
Access: Car park off Comans Road, Nerrigundah
Bodalla Historic Town Walk
Take a historical walk throughout Bodalla, starting at stunning All Saints Church and passing landmarks like Bodalla Cottage, Memorial Hall, Bakery, and Post Office to the Old Police Station. Cross the highway to the fire shed, then head south and turn onto Sutcliffe Street. Continue to the Old Bodalla School, go north past the Uniting Church and Stone Shed, and finish at the Bodalla Arms Hotel.
Length: 3.5km return | Time: 2 hours | Grade: Easy
Access: Main street of Bodalla
Box Cutting Rainforest Walk
Set in Bodalla State Forest, the walk leads into a gully featuring a gray myrtle rainforest with moss-covered trees. In the cool shade, glowing orange and white fungi and bird’s-nest ferns flourish. This vibrant habitat is home to Wonga Pigeons, Lyrebirds, Satin Bowerbirds, and Crimson Rosellas, enhancing the rainforest’s biodiversity.
Length: 700m | Time: 35 minutes | Grade: Easy with some steep sections
Access: Kianga Road Princes Highway, Narooma
Gulaga Tilba
A forested ancient volcano, Gulaga and its surrounding area hold great significance for Aboriginal people, particularly for the Yuin women of the South Coast of NSW. Gulaga is regarded as the ancestral origin of the Yuin people, with the mountain symbolizing motherhood and forming a foundation for Aboriginal spiritual identity. Begin your journey on the gravel path starting from Pam’s Store in Tilba Tilba and ascend the mountain. At ‘Halfway Rock,’ the Battery Trail branches off the main path, leading 1.6 km along the ridge to the remnants of the mine manager’s residence. After returning to the main trail, you’ll reach ‘The Saddle’ in about 30 minutes—a perfect spot to rest. Continue onward to the summit, where you’ll discover breathtaking giant granite tors concealed among the landscape.
Length: 14km return | Time: 5 hours return | Grade: Hard
Access: In Tilba Tilba 1klm from Central Tilba park near the Store.
The Corn Trail Kings Highway
The Corn Trail in Monga National Park traces the path once taken by pack horse teams of early settlers in the 1800s trading produce mainly corn. This scenic trail traverses steep mountain ridges and lush rainforest valleys. Many hikers typically follow the trail downhill, and there are car parks located at both ends for convenient car shuffling. Restroom facilities can be found at the nearby Mongarlowe Picnic Area, just a short drive from the trailhead.
Length: 15 km one way | Time: 5 – 6 hours downhill | Grade: Moderate to difficult
Access from the top: From the Kings Highway turn into River Forest Road to the Dasyurus Picnic Area.
Access from the bottom: From the Kings Highway turn into Misty Mountain Road, then right onto No Name Road (last section is 4WD only).
Broulee Island Nature Reserve
Broulee Island is permanently connected to the mainland by a sandbar, ensuring year-round accessibility. Visitors can find the island at the southern end of North Broulee Beach or may opt to park at the Broulee Surf Club and proceed north around the rocks to ‘Shark Bay.’ Photographers will appreciate the stunning ocean views across pristine rock pools. The walk is adorned with a rich display of native flora and is renowned for its diverse marine birdlife, including the superb fairy wren and the white-bellied sea eagle. Here and there, remnants of the old settlement can still be spotted.
Length: 3.5 km return | Time: 1 hour, 2 hours if you include the beach walk | Grade: Moderate
Access: Merge from Broulee Road to Coronation Drive. Walk north from Broulee Surf Club.
Bingie Dreaming Track
The local Brinja-Yuin people used this track connecting camp, ceremonial and trade sites. As you journey along, you may come across stone artifacts or areas of shell middens. You’ll discover excellent viewpoints for whale watching, breathtaking rock formations, charming eucalyptus forests, heathlands, and a variety of bird species year-round. The trail meanders through both beach and bush, leading to Congo. For a long walk start at Coila Beach in Tuross Head and walk to Congo, and return. For a shorter hike, start at Bingie.
Length: 25km return Tuross Head to Congo; 11km return Tuross Head to Bingie | Time: 8 hours Tuross Head to Congo; 5 hours to Bingie | Grade: Moderate to difficult
Access: Both starting points are off the Princes Highway. Roadside parking is available on Tuross Boulevard for Coila Lake end. Bingie Road, Bingie Bingie.
Durras Mountain Walk
Durras Mountain in Murramarang National Park offers a challenging hike with 360-degree views at the summit. Hikers can find seating areas for scenic appreciation, with clear days revealing landmarks like Montague Island and Pigeon House Mountain. It’s a great spot for photographers, especially in spring when migrating whales may be spotted. The hike starts at the Pebbly Beach campground car park, which features barbecues, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Length: 7.5km return | Time: 3.5 hours return | Grade: Moderate to difficult
Access: Off the Princes Highway on Mount Agony Road head to Pebbly Beach campground carpark.
The Coast Walk - Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay
The northern part of Murramarang National Park boasts unspoiled beaches, vibrant heathlands, and stunning views. The walking trail from Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay, a delightful half-day hike, starts at the car park and leads to Clear Point, offering incredible views and grazing kangaroos. Adventurous visitors can explore the surrounding rock platforms. The trail ends at Snake Bay, and to return, hikers can retrace their steps to Pebbly Beach, which has BBQ facilities, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Length: 7.8 km return | Time: 3.5 hours | Grade: Moderate
Access: Off the Princes Highway on Mount Agony Road head to Pebbly Beach campground carpark.
Big Hole and Marble Arch
This walk is among Australia’s top ten for serious hikers. It begins with fording the knee-deep Shoalhaven River in Deua National Park, followed by an easy trek through stunning landscapes to a viewing platform of the ‘Big Hole’ chasm. Adventurous hikers can continue to Marble Arch, where they will see marble bands in the canyon walls, ferns, and a natural spring. Caution is advised against walking during rain or when the river is swollen. Carrying a map or GPS and letting people know your intentions is highly recommended.
Length: 10 km return to Marble Arch | Time: 5 hours return | Grade: Moderate
Access: South of Braidwood on Krawarree Road. Park at Berlang Camping Area.
Pigeon House Mountain Track
The Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track south of Ulladulla, is celebrated as one of the premier hikes in NSW. Nestled within Morton National Park, this trail features some steep sections, yet the spectacular views makes it worthwhile. As you trek through vibrant forests, heathlands, and ancient sandstone, you’ll encounter the journey’s pinnacle: a series of ladders leading you to the summit of the 2,362 ft mountain, where you can enjoy breathtaking 360-degree vistas.
Length: 5km return | Time: 3 to 3.5 hours return | Grade: Difficult
Access: Off Yadboro Road, Yadboro