NSW Just Got a New 20km Coastal Walk Near Mollymook & Ulladulla

Rennies Beach, Ulladulla

The NSW South Coast has just gained a new walking track – the Southern Headlands Walk winds 20km from Narrawallee to Burrill Lake. It combines beaches and bushland with cafes and accommodation, creating a versatile single or multi-day adventure.

About the Southern Headlands Walk

The Southern Headlands Walk connects a stunning part of the NSW South Coast, making it more accessible for people to experience this beautiful part of the state.

Shoalhaven Mayor Patricia White says, ‘Grant funding has allowed us to link ten beaches, quiet neighbourhoods, cosmopolitan cafes and headland walks to create one 20km walk complete with interpretive signage and wayfinding.’

The Southern Headlands Walk consists of existing and upgraded trails, including the Ulladulla Headland, Warden Head, and steps at Blackburn Head, Burrill Lake, which received the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure Grant. Other trails included in the walk are the One Track for All, Gari Bagan, Coomee Nulunga Cultural Walk, Narrawallee Foreshore Walk, and South Pacific Walk.

The Southern Headlands Walk connects trails across ten beaches, including Narrawallee, Mollymook, Rennies, and Ulladulla Harbour, and passes by plenty of cafes and accommodation options through Mollymook and Ulladulla. This allows hikers to start and stop the walk along many different vantage points, taking advantage of the beautiful beaches for swimming and picnic grounds for family fun. Two Holiday Haven Tourist parks at Ulladulla and Burrill Lake offer a multi-day option for those who want to experience the trail over a few days.

Walkers will also pass by 270-million-year-old fossils near Ulladulla Harbour, and have the chance to spot dolphins and the whale migration along the way.

‘The South Coast is already a draw card for bushwalkers, nature lovers, and tourists and the Southern Headlands Walk supplements the many incredible outdoor activities people can do in the region’, Mayor White said.

How to Hike the Southern Headlands Walk

The beauty of this walk is its versatility. For those wanting to walk the full 20km in one day, doing a car shuffle is suggested, leaving a car at each end for easier transportation.

Travelling from Sydney, the best starting point is Narrawallee Inlet, around a three-hour drive where there’s free parking. When travelling from further down the coast, parking is available at the East and Western Arm picnic areas by Burrill Lake to walk the trail in the opposite direction.

Families and visitors can easily experience short sections of the trail and check out local sites, including the Ulladulla Lighthouse. There are picnic grounds, toilets, cafes, and car parks all along the way.

For more information and to plan your adventure along the Southern Headlands Walk, check out the Shoalhaven City Council website.

Feature photo by Destination NSW