Type: | protected |
Murramarang National Park | |
State: | nsw |
Iucn Category: | II |
Coordinates: | -35.6011°N 150.3311°W |
Relief: | yes |
Nearest Town Or City: | Batemans Bay |
Area: | 121 |
Managing Authorities: | National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales) |
Murramarang is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 206km (128miles) 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. The park forms part of the Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area, identified as such by BirdLife International because of its importance for swift parrots.[1]
Murramarang National Park is of great cultural and historical significance for Aboriginal people.[2]
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. A campground is located just in the bush behind the beach.