Myrtle Beach

Customary naturist beach

📍 New South Wales, Australia

Plan a visit to Myrtle Beach, a clothing-optional beach in Murramarang National Park, with access details, sand, swimming conditions and practical tips.

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CountryAustralia

RegionNew South Wales

Naturism statusCustomary naturist beach

WaterbodySea / ocean

Place typeBeach

Surfacesand

Best season12-03

01020304 05060708 09101112

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Location

Australia New South Wales

Naturism

Customary naturist beach

Beach characteristics

Sea / Ocean beach Sand

Overview

Myrtle Beach is a clothing-optional beach in Murramarang National Park on the New South Wales South Coast near South Durras. Nude use here is customary and unofficial rather than formally designated, and is more common away from the main access point. The setting is a long stretch of soft sand backed by coastal forest, grassland and headlands, facing the open ocean. Access involves an unsealed road, a worn bush track and steep stairs to the shore. There are no toilets, showers, lifeguards, food or drinking water, so the beach suits self-sufficient visitors seeking a quiet natural swim and walk.

Visiting the beach

Myrtle Beach sits within Murramarang National Park south of Batemans Bay, reached from the Princes Highway via Myrtle Road. That road is unsealed and uneven, passable with slow careful driving, but low-clearance vehicles should take care. Parking is informal on the roadside near the trail access and signage is limited, so allow time to find the correct turnoff. From the parking area, a worn bush track passes through forest and grassland before steep stairs descend directly to the sand. The walk is short but the return climb is steep and needs reasonable fitness. There is no public transport, so a private vehicle is required. Bring water, snacks, sun protection and a shade shelter, as the open sand has very little natural shade and sun exposure is high through midday. Wear sturdy footwear for the track and stairs, then sandals or bare feet on the soft sand. The beach is long and wide, so walking in either direction from the stairs usually gives more space. Swimming is in open ocean water that is often clean, with waves that can be manageable on calmer days. The seabed deepens quickly beyond the shore break, so stay close to shore, swim only in calm conditions and avoid rough surf. There is no lifeguard service. Many people stay a few hours to allow for the walk in, swimming and the climb out. Morning often suits swimming and walking before afternoon wind and stronger sun. Leave no rubbish, stay on the worn track and stairs, and respect vegetation and wildlife in the national park surrounds. Check national park vehicle entry conditions before travel.

Getting there

Access: Reached by unsealed Myrtle Road then a short worn bush track and steep stairs down to the sand; return climb requires reasonable fitness.

Parking: Informal unsealed roadside parking near the trail access off Myrtle Road.

Public transport: No public transport access; a private vehicle is required to reach the trail access.

Accessibility: Unsuitable for visitors with limited mobility because of steep stairs, uneven bush paths and rough unsealed road access.

At the beach

Facilities

No toilets, showers, lifeguards, food or drinking water at the beach; natural shade is very limited.

Naturist rules

Nudity at Myrtle Beach is customary and unofficial, not a formally designated area. Nude use is long-established and generally accepted, especially away from the main access point. Give others space on the long shoreline rather than settling close to occupied groups. Keep behaviour respectful and non-intrusive toward walkers, including people on the coastal walk. Do not photograph others without clear permission. Take all rubbish away and avoid disturbing plants and wildlife in the national park. Stay on the worn track and stairs to limit erosion, and keep noise low so the setting stays quiet for others. If unsure where nude use is more common, observe spacing and move further along the sand before undressing.

Visitor overview

Expect a remote ocean beach with soft sand, clean water on calmer days and a quiet natural backdrop of bushland and headlands. Use is mixed, including naturists, bushwalkers, couples, solo visitors and quiet locals, with respectful spacing between groups. Conditions are undeveloped: no toilets, showers, lifeguards, food, water or shade. Access effort, variable surf and quickly deepening water mean the beach best suits sure-footed adults comfortable with stairs and ocean swimming. Visits are usually short stays of a few hours for swimming, walking and resting on the sand. Mornings often suit calmer water and lower wind, while afternoons can bring stronger sun and breeze. Bring supplies and plan for self-sufficient time without services.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Where is Myrtle Beach in New South Wales?

It is in Murramarang National Park on the South Coast near South Durras, south of Batemans Bay. Access is by private vehicle via unsealed Myrtle Road, then a bush track and stairs to the sand.

Is Myrtle Beach officially a nudist beach?

No formal designation is reported. Nude use is customary and unofficial, long-established and widely accepted, particularly away from the main access stairs. Visitors report tolerant mixed use, so allow space and keep behaviour respectful toward other beach users.

How difficult is the walk to Myrtle Beach?

The bush walk is short but includes uneven ground and steep stairs down to the beach. The return climb needs reasonable fitness. It is unsuitable for limited mobility and difficult for small children and prams.

Are there facilities or lifeguards at Myrtle Beach?

No. There are no toilets, showers, lifeguards, food, drinking water or shade structures reported at the beach. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen and a shade shelter, and swim only in calm conditions. Plan for a self-sufficient visit and take all rubbish away with you.

When is the best time to visit Myrtle Beach?

Summer is generally warmest for swimming and sunbathing. Morning visits often suit swimming and walking before afternoon wind and stronger sun. Conditions remain changeable with surf and cooler periods outside summer, so check weather and ocean conditions before travelling.