Murramarang is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 206 km (128 mi) 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 New South Wales | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Murramarang National Park | |
Nearest town or city | Batemans Bay |
Coordinates | 35°36′04″S 150°19′52″E |
Established | 4 May 1973 (1973-05-04) |
Area | 121 km2 (46.7 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | National Parks and Wildlife Service (New South Wales) |
See also | Protected areas of New South Wales |
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.
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National parks of New South Wales, Australia | |
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Central West, North West Slopes, Riverina, and South West Slopes |
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Hunter and Mid North Coast |
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New England Tablelands |
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Northern Rivers |
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Far West NSW |
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South Coast and Highlands |
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Sydney and surrounds |
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Protected areas of New South Wales |
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