Murramarang National Park - Free-roaming kangaroos in sight!
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In this article, you’ll learn all about the highlights of the beautiful Murramarang National Park on the east coast of Australia! Plus, insider tips.
Discovering kangaroos in the wild in Australia? That’s probably the dream of many travellers in the beautiful land Down Under. Yours too? If so, I’ve got great news for you! In this national park on the southern east coast of Australia, the chances of seeing Australia’s national animal in the wild – up close and personal – are wonderful.
We’re talking about Murramarang National Park. It is located around 280 kilometres from Sydney. It offers its visitors not only the free-roaming ‘roos’, as the animals are affectionately known in Australia, but also plenty of beautiful beaches. Pebbly Beach, for example. At dawn and dusk, you are likely to be treated to a great sight.
The kangaroos hop across the beach or enjoy eating grass in the neighbourhood of Pebbly Beach. As the animals are used to us humans, they are usually not bothered by our presence. At Maloneys Beach – a little further south near the coastal town of Batemans Bay – the chances of encountering many of these furry marsupials are also very good. A wonderful experience!
In short, the trip to Murramarang National Park is worth it! It is an absolute must-see, especially on the route from Sydney to Melbourne and vice versa.
Entrance fee
USD 8 per car per day
opening hours
all year round
time planning
only the most interesting: 3 hours
with more time: ½ day minimum
Highlights in Murramarang National Park
Pebbly Beach
Meeting kangaroos in the wild is already a very special highlight! The icing on the cake is seeing the deep blue ocean in the background. You can enjoy this wonderful experience at Pebbly Beach. This is one of the best spots to see free-roaming kangaroos on the beach – on Australia’s east coast!
The Eastern Grey Kangaroo is native to this wonderful spot and is accustomed to humans. So, the chances are that you can experience Australia’s national animal up close in a beautiful setting. Kangaroos on the beach in Australia! Simply a wonderful place and an absolute highlight in Murramarang National Park!
Tip: The best time to see the kangaroos at Pebbly Beach is at dawn and dusk!
Maloneys Beach
Admittedly, Maloneys Beach is no longer located directly in Murramarang National Park. However, it is only a short distance from its border. I’m including it here because of this location and the high probability of seeing many kangaroos up close.
It’s quite a spectacle to suddenly find yourself standing on a grey-speckled, lush green meadow. The grey speckles, in turn, quickly turn out to be the Australian national animal! What a joy!
As far as the eye can see, you will most likely spot many Eastern grey kangaroos in the meadows in front of Maloneys Beach. I’m already keeping my fingers crossed for you. You’ll find a real kangaroo park there! Simply a fantastic sight.
Tip: At Maloneys Beach, the kangaroos are often spotted during the day. There is no entrance fee.
I wish you a happy kangaroo search. Have you spotted Australia’s national animal in Murramarang National Park?
I look forward to hearing about your experiences in the comments below!
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