Bawley Point activities
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Stokes Island picnic area
If you are looking for a picturesque place to picnic, then you can’t go past Stokes Island picnic area. Surrounded by bangalay-banksia forest, it’s an idyllic beach spot that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Throw down a picn…
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Merry Beach
Merry Beach faces due East and backs onto a caravan park which offers fantastic beach front camping. Fishing is popular in small swell from the prominent O’Hara Headland on the northern end of the beach. From Merry Beach you can take the …
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Bull Pup Beach
Bull Pup Beach is a quiet south-facing beach which backs on to the Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track and some of the Murramarang middens. This beach has deeper water near to the shore and is often protected from the swell. The Murra…
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Avenue Beach
Avenue Beach lies between Shelly Beach and Kioloa Beach and backs onto coastal bushland. This beach is great for a peaceful walk and is located in close proximity to the Australian National University coastal campus. The beach runs down to …
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Cat and Kitten Beach
Cat and Kitten beach is near Bawley Point and has the best views of Brush Island. Brush Island lies directly off the shore and is a grassy island about 47 hectares in size. Cat and Kitten Beach forms part of the Murramarang Aboriginal Are…
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Termeil Lake
Set before a dramatic backdrop of forested hills, Termeil Lake provides a peaceful refuge for wildlife and visitors alike. No powerboats can access the area, so there’s nothing to disturb the peace while you are paddling and exploring the …
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Burrawang Walking Track
A delightful walk that is bound to enliven the senses with scenic vistas, birdwatching and wildlife. Burrawang walking track winds through the largest preserved stand of spotted gums in coastal NSW. Starting near Depot Beach campground, thi…
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Meroo Head lookout walking track
Even if you are only visiting Meroo National Park for a few hours, you can’t miss the spectacular coastal views from Meroo Head lookout walking track. It’s a lovely short walk through tall forest to the northern edge of the headland, then y…
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Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain Walking Track
If the scenic coastal views don’t take your breath away, the steep climb to the top of the mountain will. Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain walking track highlights the beautiful coastal forests of Murramarang National Park, near Pretty Beach…
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Kioloa Beach
Kioloa Beach runs south from Butlers Point and backs onto Kioloa Beach Holiday Park. The beach has a boat ramp and is a great spot to go fishing and swimming. Belowla Island makes this beach relatively protected from big swell. Access is…
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Burns Bay
Burns Bay is one of the beautiful beaches along the Pebbly to Pretty Walk. Backed by dense bushland, the beach itself is made of pebbles and it's often sheltered bay generally has low waves, making for good snorkelling in the right tide. …
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Racecourse Beach: Bawley Point
Racecourse Beach near Bawley Point town backs onto Racecourse Beach Tourist Park. It is a short walk from the car park on Murramarang Road and has great sand dunes which will entertain kids for hours. Take the nearby Murramarang Aborigin…
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Depot Beach Picnic Area
It doesn’t get much more beautiful than the view from Depot Beach. Set on the pristine south coast of NSW, the white - sand beach is enclosed by a majestic spotted gum forest. It’s a small piece of paradise and the perfect place to picnic. …
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Pebbly Beach Picnic Area
Pebbly Beach picnic area is tucked into the forest behind the beach and is famous for its abundant population of eastern grey kangaroos. It’s a great spot to stop for a swim or for the aspiring fisherman to throw a line. You can enjoy a p…
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Meroo National Park
Meroo National Park is a pristine coastal playground near Ulladulla and Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast, packed with natural beauty and things to do. Whether you are looking for a camping holiday with the kids, a weekend getaway and or …
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Guillotines Surf Break
Guillotines is a famous surf break at Bawley Point, popular with body boarders and short boarders who like shallow barrelling waves. The waves break onto the rocks allowing the crowd to get right up close to the surfers - they put on a pret…
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Merry Street Restaurant and Bar
Merry Street Restaurant and Bar is nestled in Kioloa, NSW, moments away from pristine beaches and home to abundant wildlife. Owners John and Heather Estival have created a welcoming coastal atmosphere, complimented by a team of friendly, d…
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Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track
Give yourself a couple of hours to immerse yourself in the surroundings on the 2.2 kilometre Murramarang Aboriginal Area walking track along the coastline. Interpretive signs offer insight into some of the most culturally significant Aborig…
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Rock Platform Walk - Depot Beach
The rock platforms near Depot Beach, form part of Batemans Marine Park, and offer a rare opportunity to observe the fascinating marine worlds of the intertidal zone. Only accessible at low tide, it’s a perfect place for the kids to discover…
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Pretty Beach to Snapper Point Walking Track
The whole family will love this short and easy walk from Pretty Beach picnic area around the northern tip of Murramarang National Park. Pretty Beach to Snapper Point walking track follows the headland to Snapper Point lookout with brilliant…
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Gannet Beach
Gannet Beach is a short beach in Bawley Point village south of Jurwin Head which is great for snorkelling and surfing. It is accessible from Malibu Drive at various points along the beach. The beach is often quiet but attracts crowds in sum…
