Camel Rock near Bermagui on the NSW South Coast is a 450-million-year-old coastal rock formation that looks exactly like its name suggests. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit.
Camel Rock near Bermagui on the South Coast of New South Wales is an ancient coastal rock formation. It was formed by underwater rockfalls around 450 million years ago. Now, it looks like two camel humps sticking out of the sea.
Where is Camel Rock?
Camel Rock is a ten-minute drive north of Bermagui. Drive along Wallaga Lake Road towards Murunna Point. Just before the end of the road, there is a turn-off leading to the car park at Camel Rock Beach.
Park up here to get to the beach and get your photos of Camel Rock. There is also a viewing platform with a picnic area and toilets at the car park.
Murunna Point walk from Camel Rock Beach
From the Camel Rock Beach car park, you can also take the 1.5km walk to Murunna Point. There are several lookouts along the way, and you’ll go past Horse Head Rock – the other animal-shaped rock formation in these parts.
It’s an impressive walk, with Gulaga (Mt Dromedary) and Wallaga Lake providing the backdrop.
Swimming at Camel Rock Beach
Camel Rock Beach is essentially the name given to the northern end of the much longer Haywards Beach. It is popular with surfers, and patrolled by surf lifesavers during the summer months.
The best time for swimming at Camel Rock Beach is when the wind is coming from the north-east – the headland provides protective shelter.
Other things to do in Bermagui include Bermagui River kayaking tours, snorkelling with seals around Montague Island and swimming in the Bermagui Blue Pool.
Camel Rock Bermagui: key visitor information
| Question | Information |
|---|---|
| How do you get to Camel Rock, Bermagui? | Drive north from Bermagui along Wallaga Lake Road towards Murunna Point. Take the unmarked turn-off near the end of the road to reach the Camel Rock Beach car park. |
| What is the address for Camel Rock? | Wallaga Lake Road, Bermagui NSW 2546. |
| How much does it cost to visit Camel Rock? | Entry is free. |
| Is there parking at Camel Rock Beach? | Yes. A free car park for cars and caravans is located at the end of the unmarked road off Wallaga Lake Road. |
| What facilities are at Camel Rock? | Viewing platform, picnic area (shaded by large trees), public toilets, car and caravan parking. Coach parking is also available. |
| Is Camel Rock accessible for wheelchair users? | The short trail from the car park to the viewing platform is wheelchair accessible — it is unsealed but flat and even, and only around 20–30 metres from the parking area. Contact the venue for further accessibility details. |
| How long is the walk to Murunna Point from Camel Rock? | The walking track from the Camel Rock Beach car park to Murunna Point is 1.5km. Allow around an hour return. |
| Is Camel Rock Beach patrolled? | Yes. The beach is patrolled by surf lifesavers during the summer months. |
| When is the best time to swim at Camel Rock Beach? | Swimming is best when a north-easterly wind is blowing, as the headland provides shelter. |
| What is Camel Rock made of? | Camel Rock is formed from folded turbidite beds — layers of sediment deposited by underwater avalanches — around 450 million years ago. |
Things to do near Camel Rock, Bermagui
Bermagui Blue Pool – One of the most celebrated ocean pools in NSW, carved into the rocks just south of Bermagui town. Entry is free, and the pool is well known for snorkelling, with anemones, sea stars, crabs and fish all resident in the water.
Horse Head Rock – Passed on the walk from Camel Rock Beach to Murunna Point, this is another striking animal-shaped basalt formation, believed to be around the same age as Camel Rock itself. Worth seeing on the same visit.
Montague Island – A short boat trip from Bermagui, this nature reserve is home to a large population of Australian fur seals as well as significant seabird colonies. Snorkelling tours and lighthouse tours are available.
Wallaga Lake – Directly visible from the Murunna Point walk, Wallaga Lake is the largest coastal lake in southern NSW. It offers swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing in calm, sheltered water.
Mimosa Rocks National Park – A short drive south of Bermagui, this coastal national park takes in secluded beaches, vivid rock formations and spotted gum forest. Middle Beach and Nelson Lagoon are both popular swimming spots within the park.
More New South Wales South Coast travel
Other New South Wales South Coast travel articles on Planet Whitley include:
- When is whale-watching season in Jervis Bay?
- Jervis Bay beach guides: Blenheim Beach, Callala Beach, Greenfield Beach, Hyams Beach.
- First time visitors’ guide to Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong.
- Why the Eden Killer Whale Museum is worth visiting.
- Kiama attractions: Guides to visiting the Blowhole Point Ocean Pool and Bombo Headland in Kiama.
