1. Research your walk. Check to see if there are any written guides or information on the trail you have selected. Ask the locals for advice or contact the Batemans Bay Visitors Centre who have pamphlets and local bushwalking books. Check with the local holiday parks in Durras, Depot or Pebbly Beach for advice. Do not rely on asking others for advice whilst on the trail as you may not even encounter one single person.
2. Allow adequate time for your walk. Though the trail may be described as just 3km, it is more important to find out how long you should allow. For example, the Durras Lake Walk is often described as 5km long, but this does not include the return trip.
3. Check the weather forecast. Remember that many walks in the Murramarang National Park include walking along the beach or around headlands and could be affected by strong surf or winds. Sunrise and sunset times are important to know. Check for the times of low and high tides. Some walks such as Around Point Upright can be extremely dangerous in big surf conditions combined with high tide conditions.
4. Take plenty of water. Apart from water supplies at the holiday parks in Durras North and Pebbly Beach, there are no sources of safe drinking water on most walks. Durras Lake is often open to the ocean and is comprised of salt water. Any creeks encountered are mostly brackish and not suitable for drinking.
5. Check the difficulty of the walk. What is easy for one person may be very hard for others. If a walk is described as moderate, find out what that means. If may be graded this way due to the length of the walk or how long it may take to complete. Or, it may be moderate due to steep climbs up hills. Assess whether or not you will be fit enough to enjoy the walk. The Burrawang Walk for example, includes 94 steps then a steep climb to reach the top of a headland. Hard going for most people.
6. Advise others of your intentions. Let someone know where you are going and what time you expect to be back. Good people to advise include other campers, the staff of holiday parks or the National Parks office. Importantly, notify them when you have finished your walk otherwise they may think you have gone missing.
7. Mobile phone coverage. Depending upon the network you are with, the Murramarang National Park has very limited mobile phone reception, if any. Even UHF radios often don’t work due to the hilly terrain.
8. Wear suitable clothing. If you are doing a coastal walk, you may be exposed to direct sunlight so you will need proper sun protection. A broad brimmed hat is good. Wear suitable footwear according to the walk you are doing. Shoes or sandals are ideal but make sure they provide adequate ankle protection. A small daypack with a rainjacket or spare clothing is recommended.
9. Be environmentally friendly. There are no rubbish bins in the Murramarang Park. Any rubbish you create should be carried out with you. Do not take any plant or geological samples. All wildlife in the Murramarang National Park are protected. As always, take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints
10. Prevent being bitten! Use an insect repellant. Mosquitoes can be prevalent. Leeches are also a problem, particularly after rain. A small packet of salt is best. Just sprinkle the salt on to the leech, and it will soon drop off your body. Snakes are a feature of the Australia bush. Most will avoid you, but if you do come across one, allow it time to get away. Walk around it if possible. Whatever you do, do not torment it. The most common snakes in the Murramarang National Park are Diamond Pythons or Red Bellied Black snakes. Carry a small first aid kit.

The bushwalking opportunities in Murramarang National Park are diverse. As the park includes coastal landscapes, Durras Lake and the bushland, the trails provide some of the best bushwalking opportunities on the NSW South Coast.