- Murramarang National Park
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Murramarang National Park IUCN Category II (National Park)Map of Australia Location New South Wales Nearest city Batemans Bay Coordinates 35°36′04″S 150°19′52″E / 35.60111°S 150.33111°ECoordinates: 35°36′04″S 150°19′52″E / 35.60111°S 150.33111°E Area 22 km² Established 4 May 1973 Governing body NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Murramarang is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 206 km southwest of Sydney. It follows the coastline from Long Beach north to Merry Beach near Ulladulla. It is surrounded by three state forests, Kioloa, South Brooman, and Benandarrah.
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Access
There are several entrances to the park off the Princes Highway. There are two major entrances, at the northern end via Bawly Point and Merry Beach and in the southern section off the highway near East Lynne to Pebbly Beach and Durras North. Roads in the park are generally unsealed.
Pebbly Beach
Pebbly Beach, one of the park's major attractions, lies between two headlands and forms a sand beach used for bathing and surfing, followed by hilly grassland towards the bush.
Attractions
- Kangaroos graze close to the beach. Birds, including parrots are plentiful. Goannas live in the area.
- Walks and diving along the headlands.
- Tidal rock pools.
Activities
- A campground is located just in the bush behind the beach.
See also
External links
Categories:- IUCN Category II
- National parks of New South Wales
- South Coast, New South Wales
- Protected areas established in 1973
- 1973 establishments in Australia
- New South Wales protected area stubs
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