Hike at a Glance
Max elevation: 24m
Min elevation: 6m
Total Ascent: 43m
Hike overview
The Murramarang Aboriginal Area walking track offers a 2.2-kilometer loop journey steeped in cultural significance. As you walk along the coastal route, interpretive signs will guide you through sites of great importance to the Aboriginal people who inhabited this land for thousands of years. The track's undeveloped character evokes a sense of the past, allowing visitors to imagine the landscape as it once was.
Beyond its cultural importance, the walk boasts stunning coastal views, including a clear view of Brush Island. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife – you might spot kangaroos grazing in the grasslands or sea eagles soaring overhead. And if the weather permits, pack your swimsuit for a refreshing dip in the ocean after your exploration.
Track grade
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
Practical information
- Please leave Aboriginal artefacts undisturbed - you will be helping to preserve them.
- This section of the coast is part of Batemans Marine Park.
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch or whale watch.
Walk map and GPX file
Max elevation: 24 m
Min elevation: 6 m
Total climbing: 43 m
Total descent: -43 m
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Explore safely
Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.
Leave a trip plan
Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.
Planning checklists
Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.
Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Murramarang Aboriginal Area.
The Murramarang Aboriginal Area walking track is accessible from Ulladulla via car. Travelers should follow the Princes Highway south until reaching Termeil. Take a left onto Bawley Point Road and continue until the road ends. Turn right onto Murramarang Road and proceed for approximately 2.5 kilometers. Look for the Sand Mines carpark on your left-hand side. Park your vehicle here and follow the designated sand track towards the coast to reach the starting point of the Murramarang Aboriginal Area walk.
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Accommodation nearby
Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.
Nearby towns: Batemans Bay, Bawley Point, Kioloa, Maloneys Beach, Malua Bay, Milton, Moruya, Narooma, Nelligen, North Durras, Tomakin, Ulladulla
About the region
Steeped in 12,000 years of history, Murramarang Aboriginal Area on the NSW South Coast boasts one of the region's most significant Aboriginal sites. The reserve protects a vast midden – the largest on the South Coast – containing millions of stone tools, animal bones, and shells, remnants left behind by its inhabitants. These archaeological finds, including bone points and shell fishhooks, hint at a sophisticated bone tool industry and fishing culture.
Beyond its cultural significance, Murramarang Aboriginal Area offers a picturesque coastal setting. Visitors can explore the site via a marked walking track with panoramic views, or partake in recreational activities like snorkeling, swimming, surfing, fishing, or rock pooling. The lagoon north of the headland holds particular cultural significance in Dreamtime stories, believed to be the home of a creation serpent.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.





