Walks around Murrays Beach
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Murrays Walking Trail
Murrays Walking Trail starts in tall eucalypt forest. As you approach Governor Head the tea-tree scrub replaces the forest and then sandstone cliffs tower 90-120 m above the surging sea. The cliffs are dangerous so beware of loose surfaces and crumbling rock ledges - stay away from cliff edges. As you head south along the cliff line, heath is the dominant vegetation type. Early morning walkers sometimes see the rare and elusive eastern bristlebird in this area.
| Murrays Walking Trail (loop walk) | 5.5 km |
2.5 hr |
Murrays Beach
Murrays Beach is an ideal location to cool off and relax after completing the Murrays Walking Trail. Directly behind Murrays Beach a shorter route to Governor Head follows a section of Murrays Walking Trail (return the same way).
| Murrays Beach car park to Murrays Beach | 300 m |
5 min |
Murrays Beach car park to Governor Head |
1.1 km |
20 min |
Low Tide Walks
Exploring the shoreline at low tide is a great way to discover some fascinating marine life. From Murrays car park, walk to the boat ramp and towards Bowen Island over the rock platform and onto Murrays Beach. From here you can return via a forest trail. If you turn left at the boat ramp you will reach Hole in the Wall and Green Patch.
Please remember: All life on the rock platforms including shellfish, seaweed, octopus and crabs are protected and must not be taken or disturbed.
| Murrays Beach car park to Hole in the Wall | 1.1 km |
30 min |
Murrays Beach car park to Green Patch |
5.5 km |
2.5 hr |
Murrays boat ramp to Murrays Beach |
500 m |
30 min |