NPWS Pocket Guide 3E (South Coast)
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SOUTH COAST 60 – South Coast Murramurang National Park. Photo: D Finnegan/OEH South Coast – 61 PARK LOCATIONS 142 140 144 WOLLONGONG 147 132 125 133 157 129 NOWRA 146 151 145 136 135 CANBERRA 156 131 148 ACT 128 153 154 134 137 BATEMANS BAY 139 141 COOMA 150 143 159 127 149 130 158 SYDNEY EDEN 113840 126 NORTH 152 Please note: This map should be used as VIC a basic guide and is not guaranteed to be 155 free from error or omission. 62 – South Coast 125 Barren Grounds Nature Reserve 145 Jerrawangala National Park 126 Ben Boyd National Park 146 Jervis Bay National Park 127 Biamanga National Park 147 Macquarie Pass National Park 128 Bimberamala National Park 148 Meroo National Park 129 Bomaderry Creek Regional Park 149 Mimosa Rocks National Park 130 Bournda National Park 150 Montague Island Nature Reserve 131 Budawang National Park 151 Morton National Park 132 Budderoo National Park 152 Mount Imlay National Park 133 Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve 153 Murramarang Aboriginal Area 134 Clyde River National Park 154 Murramarang National Park 135 Conjola National Park 155 Nadgee Nature Reserve 136 Corramy Regional Park 156 Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve 137 Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve 157 Seven Mile Beach National Park 138 Davidson Whaling Station Historic Site 158 South East Forests National Park 139 Deua National Park 159 Wadbilliga National Park 140 Dharawal National Park 141 Eurobodalla National Park 142 Garawarra State Conservation Area 143 Gulaga National Park 144 Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area Murramarang National Park. Photo: D Finnegan/OEH South Coast – 63 BARREN GROUNDS BIAMANGA NATIONAL PARK NATURE RESERVE 13,692ha 2,090ha Mumbulla Mountain, at the upper reaches of the Murrah River, is sacred to the Yuin people. A Barren Grounds is at its best in spring when birds number of sites throughout the park have spiritual search for the blooming wildflowers. Take in the significance to local Aboriginal groups. magnificent views of the Illawarra coastline and surrounding countryside along one of the many The park also conserves an important area walks on offer. of substantially unmodified coastal foothill environments. In May 2006, the park was There are several walking tracks, ranging from an handed back to its traditional Aboriginal owners easy 1.5km to a more demanding 9km. in an historic agreement signed by the NSW Government and the Yuin people. Mumbulla Access: 110km south-west of Sydney, 20km Creek Falls has picnic facilities, barbecues, a west of Kiama, and 12km east of Robertson off boardwalk and an information display. Jamberoo Mountain Road. Access: 23km north of Bega off Dr George Mountain Rd along Mumbulla Creek Rd (unsealed roads). BEN BOYD NATIONAL PARK 10,783ha BIMBERAMALA NATIONAL PARK 4,420ha This is a park for discovery, with remarkable sights such as the Pinnacles – white sand cliffs This is a park of steep, forested country. The topped by vivid red gravel formed over millions of Bimberamala River winds through a deeply years – pristine beaches, and the most incredible incised valley creating a series of water bird life. holes. Experienced walkers can explore the Bimberamala River but need to be fully equipped One of the park’s premier activities is the 31km as there are no walking tracks available. This Light to Light walk – Boyd’s Tower to Green park is largely wilderness and is only accessible Cape. This walk features spectacular coastal via unsealed roads that are suitable for 4WD landscapes and scenery, and can be done vehicles. completely over one or two nights, or in sections by organising a car shuffle. There’s car-based Access: 35km south-west of Ulladulla and camping at Saltwater Creek and Bittangabee Bay. 25km north west of Batemans Bay, can be reached from the Princes or Kings highways. Enjoy an unforgettable weekend away at the Access is via several unsealed roads through Green Cape Lightstation Keeper’s cottages. the surrounding state forests and is potentially Select from the three beautifully restored confusing so you will need to obtain a map before cottages available, offering 3.5 star heritage you go. accommodation. For bookings or more information call 13000 PARKS (13000 72757) or visit nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/stay. BOMADERRY CREEK Access: From two sections: via Haycock Road 8km north of Eden off the Princes Highway REGIONAL PARK and 25km south of Eden on Green Cape 85ha Road (unsealed) off Edrom Road. Green Cape accommodation is designed for wheelchair access. Vehicle entry fees apply in the southern precinct of the park. A small oasis of bushland just off the Princes Highway at Bomaderry with a small but 64 – South Coast spectacular gorge, patches of remnant rainforest, spotted gum forest, dry woodland and BUDAWANG NATIONAL PARK small hanging swamps. 23,786ha The gorge is rich in Aboriginal heritage and this is celebrated on a large rainbow serpent mural developed with the local Aboriginal community. With rugged wilderness of steep slopes and A walking track follows Bomaderry Creek and remote trails, the summit of Mount Budawang is suitable for a wide range of walkers. Visitor reveals a magnificent panoramic view of the facilities include grassed picnic area with southern highlands and the distant coast. sheltered tables, gas barbecues and toilets. Hiking in the park is suitable for fit and Access: 140km south of Sydney, 3km north of experienced bushwalkers equipped with sufficient Nowra. Turn off the Princes Highway at Narang water and survival gear. There are formal and Road, with the entrance gate 300m on the left. informal walking tracks, meaning this is a perfect place to set off into the bush with a map and GPS. Come for a day walk, or prepare the backpack BOURNDA NATIONAL PARK for a full weekend getaway. Expect spectacular scenery and plenty of solitude. 2,689ha At the northern end, Long Gully campground and picnic area offers the best place to find an ideal picnic spot beneath the blackbutt trees, or roll out the tent for longer stays. The nearby Yadboro Bournda National Park is a place of great beauty, River provides a scenic setting and offers water cultural and conservation significance. With lakes, (boiling required). Several challenging walks can beaches, a lagoon and creek this place is home be approached from here, including the hike to the to many precious shorebirds. Castle. There’s a viewing platform at North Tura and Access: 45km from Ulladulla or 40km from good picnicking at Bournda Lagoon. The viewing Batemans Bay. platform and beach access at Turingal Head, north of Wallagoot Lake, is worth a visit to view the dramatic rock formations. BUDDEROO NATIONAL PARK Take the Kangarutha walk from Wallagoot (9km) 7,217ha to hike along coastal cliffs and boulder bays to Tathra. Car-based and caravan camping (not powered) is available at Hobart Beach. Budderoo features spectacular waterfalls at Access: 20km south-east of Bega on Sapphire Minnamurra Rainforest Centre and Carrington Coast Drive. Vehicle entry fees apply. Falls, and a variety of walks and panoramic Ben Boyd National Park. Photo: David Finnegan/OEH South Coast – 65 Conjola National Park. Photo: M Jarman/OEH coastal views. Short walking tracks, including one that’s assisted wheelchair-accessible, lead to CLYDE RIVER NATIONAL PARK lookout platforms with superb views of Carrington Falls in the plateau section of the park. There are 1,115ha also picnic facilities and longer walks. The popular Minnamurra Rainforest lies below Clyde River National Park is a secluded water the sandstone plateau. A wheelchair-accessible sport playground near Batemans Bay. With 9km boardwalk leads from the rainforest centre of river frontage, steep forested hills, tree-lined through subtropical and temperate rainforest foreshores with mangroves, and rare patches of areas and a separate paved walk leads to saltmarsh, there are plenty of beautiful locations Minnamurra Falls. to discover. Pack a picnic and head to Holmes lookout for magnificent views of the river and Access: 120km south-west of Sydney. Entry to surrounding district. the park is off Jamberoo Mountain Road. The Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is 15km west Explore by canoe or kayak (hire available). At the of Kiama on Tourist Drive 9 – drive through end of the day, enjoy remote riverside camping at the historic village of Jamberoo and follow the Red Gum and Beach campgrounds. rainforest signs. Minnamurra Rainforest can also be accessed via Robertson and Carrington Falls. Access: 4km west of Batemans Bay just south of Nelligen; enter via unsealed roads off Kings For Carrington Falls turn off Jamberoo Mountain Highway or by boat up the Clyde River. Road 8km east of Robertson. Vehicle entry fees apply at Minnamurra only. CONJOLA NATIONAL PARK CAMBEWARRA RANGE 11,599ha NATURE RESERVE 1,681ha This coastal park features extensive forests beside beautiful lakes and estuaries, and large areas of woodland that become a mass of This nature reserve is part of the Kangaroo wildflowers in spring. Monument Beach has Valley and protects areas of both plateau and picnic facilities, walking tracks and a monument escarpment country. to the shipwrecked Walter Hood. Wander through lush rainforests that are home to Other walks lead to waterholes and waterfalls populations of threatened species, such as the off Blackbutt Road and Fishermans Rock Road. eastern bristlebird, brush-tailed rock-wallaby and Camping is not permitted but there’s a range of long-nose potoroo. camping and accommodation in the surrounding villages and towns. Access: 50km south-west of Wollongong and 16km north-west of Nowra. Access: Enter via Goonawarra Drive from Cudmirrah, Cedar Road from Bendalong Road, or Fishermans Rock from Berrara (all unsealed). 66 – South Coast drive for 11km. Turn left into Boyd Road and 4km CORRAMY REGIONAL PARK in you will arrive at the site carpark.