Rock Platform Walk - Depot Beach

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Rock Platform, Depot Beach, Murramurang National Park. Photo: OEH
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Murramarang National Park

1 current alert · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 2:05 pm

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  • Elsewhere in the parkOther planned eventsUntil 22 Dec 2026

    Notice of 1080 ground baiting program

    NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting an ongoing ground baiting program from Tuesday 21 July 2026 to Monday 21 December 2026. The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes.

    The program will take place in:

    - Comerong Island Nature Reserve

    - Conjola National Park

    - Meroo National Park

    - Murramarang National Park

    - Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve

    - Seven Mile Beach National Park.

    The program is designed to minimise predator impacts on wildlife, especially nesting threatened shorebird species.

    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.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information call the NPWS Nowra area office on 02 4428 6300.

About

The rock platforms near Depot Beach, form part of Batemans Marine Park, and offer a rare opportunity to observe the fascinating marine worlds of the intertidal zone. Only accessible at low tide, it’s a perfect place for the kids to discover the wonders of nature.

Following the short walk, stop to take in the unending views of unspoilt beaches and rocky headlands. Here the spotted gum forests reach right down to the ocean. The nearby Grasshopper Island is a shorebird rookery and makes for excellent birdwatching. Sooty oyster catchers, white-faced storm petrels and even little penguins can be seen here.

Discover the seething mass of life within the rockpools, such as sea urchins, crabs and tiny fish. With one eye in the watery worlds and another on the incoming tide, head back for a hearty barbecue at Depot Beach picnic area.

The walk at a glance

Part of Murramarang National Park

Murramarang National Park · South Coast

Rock Platform walk near Depot Beach is a short walk to fascinating rockpools offering excellent birdwatching and scenic ocean views of the South Coast, just north of Batemans Bay.

Difficulty
Grade 4 · Hard
Distance
1km loop
Time
30min - 1hr 30min
Entry
Park entry fees apply

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  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Drinking water

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Ulladulla office

02 4454 9500npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au

Lot 9 Blackburn Industrial Estate, 6 Coller Road Ulladulla NSW 2539

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

Where you'll be

Depot Beach Road

Depot Beach NSW 2536

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