Pebbly Beach Campground: Is this the best Murramarang National Park camping spot?
The Pebbly Beach Campground near Batemans Bay, NSW is arguably the best Murramarang National Park camping spot. That’s largely due to the resident Pebbly Beach kangaroos.
The Pebbly Beach Campground in Murramarang National Park has one crucial extra ingredient: kangaroos.
This Murramarang National Park campground, between Bawley Point and Batemans Bay on the New South Wales South Coast, is sidled into the forest behind the beach. Things are kept simple – there are just 23 sites, and tents need pitching on gravel platforms next to your vehicle.
Batemans Bay experiences you should book in advance
- Glass-bottomed kayaking tour in the Bateman Marine Park Sanctuary.
- South Coast nature tour.
- Snorkelling adventure.
- Sunset kayaking tour – with pizza.
- Eurobodalla dining and craft brewery tour.
Pebbly Beach Campground facilities
There are showers, toilets and barbecues available at the Pebbly Beach Campgound. There’s also a drinking water supply – something that’s not necessarily a given in national park campgrounds.
But the main advantage of staying at the Pebbly Beach Campground is the location. It’s a short walk to an undeniably marvellous beach, where the water’s usually beautifully clear. It’s a good spot for fishing, and if you wish to head inland, then there are several walking trails staring from the campground.
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Kangaroos on the beach at Pebbly Beach, NSW
The Pebbly Beach kangaroos are what really make the difference, though. If you want to see kangaroos in the wild in Australia, there are few better places for it. Kangaroos live around Pebbly Beach campground in plentiful numbers.
Along with Lucky Bay near Esperance in Western Australia and Cape Hillsborough near Mackay in Queensland, Pebbly Beach is one spot where you’ve got a very good chance of getting that kangaroo on the beach photo. It’s one of the best Australian beaches for wildlife.
Pebbly Beach Campground fees
Fees for camping at the Pebbly Beach Campground in Murramarang National Park depend on time of year. But off-peak rates for up to six people on a site start from $24 a night. This Pebbly Beach camping fee does not include the national park entry fee, which is $8 per car per day. Book online at the New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Service website.
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