Wednesday 28/02/2018 Murrays Beach – Murrays Hill – Snapper Point
Booderee National Park, NSW
Tharawal country
Participants: Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Geri Louis, John Louis, Trish Law, Dave Whitelaw
Located on the north-east corner of Booderee National Park this walk takes in the awesome Murrays Beach. Around the circuit you pass through scenic bushland, one this occasion recovering from a recent bushfire, several great vantage points which provide fleeting glimpses of the coastal cliffs and Governor Lookout with views of Bowen Island and Jervis Bay.
Max elevation: 71 m
Total climbing: 275 m
Total descent: -273 m
Average speed: 4.31 km/h
Total time: 02:53:19
From our base at Greenpatch Campground we drove the short distance to Murrays Beach car park. From here it is only a 300m walk to picturesque Murrays Beach where we had a quick look before starting the circuit.
Taking the inland path on the way out we enjoyed the tall eucalyptus forest and tea tree scrub including a tree that had been stuck by lightning. It was a warm sunny day but a slight breeze kept the conditions comfortable.
Snapper Point
The way back revealed excellent coastal views of sandstone cliffs and to our surprise a submarine on its way into Jervis Bay! The cliffs of Point Perpendicular were revealed as well as the nearby Bowen Island.
We enjoyed a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters of Murrays Beach as a reward at the end. This is an excellent half day walk.
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