Pretty Beach and lawn
Murramarang National Park
Overview
For an unforgettable beachside wedding with spectacular views, you can’t go past Pretty Beach on the South Coast of NSW. This mesmerizing white sandy beach in Murramarang National Park is the ultimate venue for your outdoor wedding.
- Venue is suitable for
- Picnics and wedding ceremonies
- Capacity
- Maximum people: 50
- Facilities
- Picnic tables, carpark, drinking water, toilets
- Fees
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Venue hire fee is $265 per ceremony
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Availability
- Available for hire 7 days a week, except school and public holidays. The best time to book is from September to May.
- Bookings
- Bookings essential. To make a booking or for more information email the NPWS Shoalhaven area office.
Pretty Beach is located along Murramarang National Park’s stunning 44km coastline. Your guests can sip on cocktails amidst a picturesque beach setting, fringed by magnificent spotted gum forest. Hold your ceremony on the lawn, to the tune of waves lapping up against the rock platforms and relaxing birdsong melodies.
Pretty Beach is one of NSW’s best kangaroo hotspots. You might be lucky enough to encounter the eastern grey kangaroos that are often seen on the grassy hill overlooking the beach.
If you and your guests are feeling adventurous, why not explore Pretty Beach to Snapper Point walking track. The scenic coastal views and excellent opportunities for winter whale watching and year-round birdwatching will offer unique memories for your special day.
After a day's exploration you can retreat to nearby Pretty Beach cabins or book into one of the other accommodation options like Depot Beach cabins, Pebbly Beach shacks or Yellow Rock beach house.
Also see
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/venues/pretty-beach-and-lawn/local-alerts
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Murramarang National Park in the South Coast region
Murramarang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and credit cards accepted. Card only at Pretty Beach.
Buy annual pass.
Venue info
All the practical information you need to know about Pretty Beach and lawn.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
On entering Murramarang National Park from the Princes Highway at Termeil, take the Bawley Point/Kiola turn off. Travel past Kioloa and follow signs to Pretty Beach.
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Limited parking is available at Pretty Beach campground including several designated disabled spots.
Facilities
Rubbish bins ae not available. Please take all rubbish/waste with you when you leave. Leave the area clean and tidy. If significant cleaning is required there may be a fee.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Drinking water
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
- There are grassy and uneven surfaces. Assistance may be required to get around in some areas.
- Pretty Beach is not wheelchair-accessible and beach access is via stairs
Permitted
Furniture, food and drink
- Up to 20 chairs with rail style legs
- Commercial cocktail-style catering is limited to plates or platters of cold food such as sandwiches, antipasto, canapes, salads and cakes.
- Small plates are permitted.
- You may bring the following amounts of alcohol for consumption by guests: 1 bottle of wine or champagne for every 4 guests and 1 case (24) cans or bottles of beer or premixed drinks (375ml maximum) for every 20 guests.
Commercial filming and photography
- 1 photographer and 1 photographer's assistant
- 1 videographer and 1 videographer's assistant
- Commercial photography and video, including drone use, may be permitted on applications. You'll need to obtain a small-scale photographer and wedding filming license.
Prohibited
Balloons, plant materials and animals are not permitted, including:
- Decorations consisting of flowers or plant materials
- Throwing of rice or petals is not permitted
- Horse-drawn carriages
Tents, marquees and banners are not permitted. Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures or areas at Pretty Beach.