Pretty Beach to Durras Mountain Walking Track

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	700 m from Northwood Dr at Glasford Cres, Pretty Beach. (-35.5678883,150.3672062)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Murramarang Road, Kioloa, head south-west along Merry Beach Road; After 250m, turn right on to Pretty Beach Road Kioloa. After another 800m, come to the trackhead on Pretty Beach.

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start (from, Pretty Beach) by heading south. You will also find a picnic table, parking area, toilet, shelterand a BBQ here. The Pretty Beach Day Use - 01 picnic table, picnic table is at the start. After another 15m, pass Pretty Beach Amenity parking area (50m on your right).
	After another 20m, (at the 3-way intersection) bear right. Then almost immediately, pass Pretty Beach Day Use Area Toilet (40m on the left).
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight. After another 20m, pass the "Pretty Beach Day Use - 03", a picnic table (15m on the left). Then almost immediately, pass the "Pretty Beach Day Use - 04", a picnic table (30m on the left). Then almost immediately, pass Pretty Beach Day Use Area shelter (30m on the left). Then almost immediately, pass Pretty Beach Day Use Area BBQ (40m on the left). After another 30m, pass Pretty Beach Office seat (40m on your right). After another 30m, pass the "Pretty Beach Day Use - 05", a picnic table (15m on the left). After another 15m, pass the "Pretty Beach Day Use - 06", a picnic table (10m on the left).
	After another 30m, (at the 4-way intersection, with & Durras Mountain Walk) bear right (taking the second option to the right, basically straight ahead), to follow Durras Mountain Walk.
	After another 150m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Durras Mountain Walk.
	After another 60m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Durras Mountain Walk. Then almost immediately you will find the Pretty Beach campsite (10m on your right).
	After another 60m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight, to stay on Durras Mountain Walk. After another 600m, head around the gate.
	After another 30m, (at the 3-way intersection, with Durras Mountain Walk & ) bear left.
	After another 650m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight. After another 450m, head around the gate.
	The starting point of an alternate route. Take this alternate route if you want to prolong this walk. To start this optional alternative route turn sharp right here. Details below. After another 1.5km, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight. Then continue straight again after another 600m. After another 600m, (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight. After another 250m, pass the "(Durras Mt) - 01", a picnic table (20m on the left).
	The starting point of an alternate route. Alternate route to a lookout with views over the sea. To start this optional alternative route bear left here. Details below. Then (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight. After another 150m, pass Durras Mountain a summit, a summit (5m on your right).
	After another 30m you will be at the turn-around point (to return to the start), Pebbly Beach. You will also find a summit here.

Alternate route to a lookout with views over the sea.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this alternative route bear left (from, Pebbly Beach) by heading south-east. There is a picnic table here. After another 20m, pass the "(Durras Mt) - 01", a picnic table (15m on the left). After another 350m pass a lookout (10m on the left).
	Then (at the 3-way intersection) continue straight. After another 150m, pass Durras Mountain a summit, a summit (30m on your right).
	Then almost immediately to finish this alternative route and rejoin the main route, Pebbly Beach. You will also find a summit here.

Take this alternate route if you want to prolong this walk.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	To start this alternative route turn sharp right (from, Pretty Beach) by heading north. After another 250m, head around the gate.
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection) bear left.
	Then almost immediately (at the 3-way intersection, with & Mountain Road) bear left, to follow Mountain Road. Then almost immediately, pass Durras Mountain Car Park (on your right). After another 150m, pass Durras Mt Walking Track seat (10m on the left). After another 300m, pass a seat (10m on your right). After another 250m, pass a seat (ahead). After another 20m, pass a seat (5m on your right).
	After another 250m continue straight to finish this alternative route and rejoin the main route, Pretty Beach.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.3km
Time	3 hrs to 5 hrs

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There is one 350m from the start.

Shelter: There is one 70m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 40m from the start.

Seat: There are 5 on route, they are on average 200m part with the largest gap being 300m.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	40m	Pretty Beach Day Use Area Toilet
Shelter	70m	Pretty Beach Day Use Area
Seat	100m	Pretty Beach Office
Campsite	350m	[campsite]
Seat	400m	Durras Mt Walking Track
Seat	700m	[seat]
Seat	950m	[seat]
Seat	950m	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Batemans Bay Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 16 July
  
  Clear.
  
  Partly cloudy in the south, clear elsewhere. Light winds.
  
  Thursday 17 July
  
  3°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost inland. Slight chance of a shower near the Victorian border, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 17.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Friday 18 July
  
  4°C → 16°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost inland. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 15.
  
  Saturday 19 July
  
  2°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning fog in the north. Areas of frost in the morning, mainly inland. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 1 and 5 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
  
  Sunday 20 July
  
  3°C → 17°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Areas of morning frost. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 16.
  
  Monday 21 July
  
  4°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 22 July
  
  6°C → 18°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 23 July
  
  8°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Murramarang National Park alerts
  Closed areas: Murramarang South Coast Walk closed
  The MSCW was extensively damaged by recent storms and is closed pending a thorough safety assessment
  
  Closed areas: Depot Beach Rainforest Walk Closed
  Walking track is closed due to storm damage
  
  Closed areas: Depot Beach cabins and Depot Beach campground closed
  Depot Beach campground and Depot Beach cabins are closed for maintenance until Sunday 31 August. The Depot Beach campground office will also be closed.
  If you’re staying at Pebbly Beach campground, Pebbly Beach cabins, Judges House or Yellow Rock Beach House during this period – you can contact the Pretty Beach campground office on 02 4457 2019 if you have a problem and need to speak to staff.
  Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Safety alerts: Durras Lake is open to the ocean
  Durras Lake is currently open to the ocean
  Murramarang South Coast Walkers be advised that walking across the lake opening is potentially dangerous.
  For more information, contact the local NPWS office.
  
  Other planned events: Notice of ongoing 1080 pest management program
  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd September 2025. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of feral animals wild dogs and/or foxes.
  
  The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially threatened species, and to minimise impact of wild dogs on neighbouring stock and will take place in:
  
  Morton National Park (including: 12 Mile Road, Croobyar/Kingiman, Touga/Tolwong, Little Forest Plateau, Redground, Endrick and Sassafras)
  Conjola National Park
  Murramarang National Park
  Parma Nature Reserve
  Jerrawangala National Park
  Colymea SCA
  Bees Nest Nature Reserve
  
  Signs will be placed at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW National Parks managed lands.
  Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
  Please contact the local NPWS Nowra Office on 44286300 or NPWS Ulladulla on 44549500 for more information.
  
  Penalties apply for non-compliance.
  
  Alert kindly provided by © NSW Nataional Parks and Wildlife Service

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