Visit Pebbly Beach to experience a range of activities on land and in the water. Swim, surf or fish in the clear blue sea then doze on the sand. Go for long hikes to spot iconic Aussie wildlife and enjoy panoramic views.
Despite its name, there aren’t that many pebbles on Pebbly Beach, which has big stretches of golden sands below the cliffs on either end. If you are visiting in summer, the first thing you’ll probably want to do is go for a swim. Because the beach isn’t patrolled by surf life savers, check the local conditions before you dive in. You may spot a pod of dolphins playing in the surf. During the winter months, migrating whales can often be spotted in the distance.
Set up your tent or camping trailer among the banksias and taller trees close to the beach and fall asleep to the sound of the lapping water at the scenic Pebbly Beach campground. Facilities in this basic bush camp include fresh drinking water, showers, toilets, covered picnic shelters and barbecues.
Kangaroos love grazing on the green lawns of this coastal spot and these iconic Australian marsupials can sometimes even be seen hopping along the beach.
If your are feeling active yourself and keen to explore Murramarang National Park, go for a long walk. There are several marked trails that start at the parking lot of the Pebbly Beach campground. In half a day, you can walk to Snake Bay and back, or hike up nearby Durras Mountain for epic views.Pebbly Beach is just north of Batemans Bay on Australia’s East Coast. You can book your campsite and pay the National Park entry fee for vehicles online or by phone. Purchase a New South Wales National Parks pass if you are in the state for longer.
There are very few shops and no gas station locally, so bring everything you may need. Depot Beach, just to the south, has a camping ground with a small store for basic supplies, including firewood and bags of ice. There are cabins for rent there too. The nearest beach to the north is Pretty Beach, which also has picnic facilities and a campground.
