Murrays Beach - Booderee National Park

Overview
Known as the jewel in the Booderee National Park, Murrays Beach offers swimmers and snorkelers alike, with pristine clear waters and pearly white sand. Perfect for families, Murrays Beach is situated in a protected bay which is sheltered by Bowen Island.

Accessed via Jervis Bay Road through Booderee National Park, there are many self-guided walks around Murrays Beach from which to explore. From the Munyunga waraga dhugan (loop walk) to the various low tide walks, you are sure to leave with breathtaking views and sightings of Booderee's plants, animals, culture and history.

Car parking is in a large car park with a short walk to the beach via a bush track.

Entry fees apply to all areas of Booderee National Park.

A beautiful beach that looks out to Bowen Island, where our local little penguin colony lives and breeds.

This tranquil beach is a fantastic spot to come and watch the sunrise slowly illuminate Bowen Island.

Please note that none of our beaches are supervised by lifeguards - please exercise caution when recreating in the water, and ensure that children are supervised at all times.


Murrays Beach is an ideal location to cool off and relax after completing the Munyunga waraga dhugan loop walk.

Directly behind Murrays Beach there is a trail that leads to the Governor Head lookout. There you’ll find information about Bowen Island and its thriving penguin population.