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Pretty Beach to Snake Bay Circuit (13km)

Murramarang National Park

New South Wales

13km

4-5 hrs

Grade 5

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Explore the captivating Pretty Beach to Snake Bay Circuit in Murramarang National Park, New South Wales, a 13km Grade 5 hike boasting rugged coastal terrain and secluded beaches. Starting and ending at Pretty Beach Picnic Area near the town of Cockwhy, this challenging 4-5 hour circuit weaves through rocky shelves submerged during high tide, requiring careful planning and weather consideration. For an extended adventure, the trail connects to the Pebbly Beach track and includes a rewarding climb up Durras Mountain, offering exceptional views. Don't forget to refresh with a swim at Snake Bay and enjoy a well-deserved beach picnic.

Max elevation: 287m

Min elevation: 7m

Total Ascent: 526m

Hike overview


Track grade


Grade 5 (Difficult) - Walks for the Most Experienced: Grade 5 represents the most challenging walking tracks on the AWTGS. These are only recommended for very experienced and fit walkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep, and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20 kilometers. These challenging walks demand a high level of fitness and experience to navigate difficult terrain, significant elevation changes, and potentially unformed paths.

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Pretty Beach to Snake Bay Circuit (13km)


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.

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Register your plans

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 National Park.

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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

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Acknowledgement of Country

Pretty beach to snake bay circuit (13km) trail hiking australia

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.

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