Werrong Beach track

Where

Royal National Park in Sydney and surrounds, South Coast

Distance

4km return

Time suggested

1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min

Grade

Grade 5

Trip Intention Form

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Entry fees

Park entry fees apply

What to
bring

Drinking water, hat, sunscreen

Please note

• Strong rips and currents are present at Werrong Beach, so swimming is not permitted here. For more information, visit the Beach Safe website.
• Werrong Beach is a designated nude beach - please consider this before deciding to visit this beach.
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go whale watching.
• You can find toilets and picnic facilities at Bald Hill near Stanwell Tops and Otford lookout.

Only an hour south of Sydney, take a walk along Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park. Taking you to Werrong Beach, a designated nude beach, it’s perfect for those who like their nature ‘a la naturelle’. Although the beach is beautiful, it's unsuitable for swimming due to the prominence of rips and rocks.

The idyllic coastal walking track which takes you Werrong Beach is in the southern most area of the park. At Otford lookout, take in spectacular coastal views up and down the coast. From here, it’s a short steep climb passing a dramatic sandstone cliff before dropping into lush coastal rainforest of cabbage tree palms and ferns.

Upon arriving at the beach, fling off your shoes, walk the sandy shores, and take in the ocean vista. You might be the only ones there, except for the silver gulls and occasional sea eagle. Make sure you pack a hearty picnic lunch, because you’ll need the energy to get back up the steep track.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info