Murramarang is a national park in

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, southwest of

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. It follows the coastline from Long Beach north to Merry Beach near

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. It is surrounded by three

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s, Kioloa, South Brooman, and Benandarrah. The park forms part of the

Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area The Ulladulla to Merimbula Important Bird Area comprises a strip of coastal and subcoastal land stretching along the southern coastline of New South Wales, Australia. It is an important site for swift parrots. Description The 2100 km2 Im ...

, identified as such by

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because of its importance for

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s. Murramarang National Park is of great cultural and historical significance for Aboriginal people.

Access and facilities

There are several entrances to the park off the

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. 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.

Attractions

* Pebbly Beach, one of the park's major attractions, lies between two headlands and forms a sand beach used for bathing and surfing, followed by hilly grassland towards the bush. *

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s graze close to the beach. Birds, including parrots are plentiful.

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s live in the area. * Walks and diving along the headlands. * Tidal rock pools. * Wasp Head, Depot, Pebbly and Merry Beaches are popular surfing spots. These beaches also include numerous walking trails. * Myrtle Beach is a popular beach for nudists. * Durras Mountain includes a steep but enjoyable hiking trail. * Murramarang Aboriginal Area is located in the northern region of the park and it encompasses the largest

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on the south coast.

References

External links

NPWS page2002 NPWS Plan of Management
National parks of New South Wales South Coast (New South Wales) Protected areas established in 1973 1973 establishments in Australia Important Bird Areas of New South Wales {{NewSouthWales-protected-area-stub

Access and facilities

Attractions

See also

References

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