Deua National Park

What? Berlang camping area to the Big Hole.

Where? Deua National Park, Braidwood NSW.

How do I get there? This walk commences at the Berlang Camping area. From Braidwood take the Captains Flat Road for 25 km, then turn left into Krawarree Road. Continue along this road for 10 km to reach the camp ground.

How long is it? 4km return.

How hard is it? Easy.

Backgrounder? This north-western section of the Deua National Park is a karst, otherwise known as a limestone layer containing 400 million year old cave systems. The walk takes you to an extraordinary display of this unique geology, without the need go underground! Leave the camp area and you'll traverse the knee deep Shoalhaven River; continue on an easy walk with expansive views across the national park, which leads to The Big Hole. Return for a picnic at Berlang; a great walk for the entire family. 

Where? Deua National Park, Braidwood NSW

How do I get there? This walk continues on from the Berlang - Big Hole walk, so follow directions outlined above for the Berlang Camping area.

How long is it? 13 km return.

How hard is it? Moderate-difficult.

Backgrounder? For those who feel like extending themselves, do the Big Hole walk (see the listing above), then follow the track below the viewing platform. It's a gently undulating walk until the final, very steep 150 metre descent into that ancient geological wonder, The Marble Arch. 


To reach both The Big Hole and The Marble Arch bushwalkers must cross the Shoalhaven River on foot. In normal circumstances, this isn't a problem, but caution is advised after heavy rain in the district. Check with the local National Parks office before you make the trek: you'll also need to contact the office and obtain a permit if you wish to cave or abseil DETAILS: NPWS District Office 02 4476 2888.

What? Bendethera Caves Walk

Where? Deua National Park, NSW

How do I get there? The short answer is, it's not easy! The Bendethera Caves are deep inside the national park and accessible only by 4WD, from either Moruya or Braidwood. From Braidwood take the Cooma/Krawarree Road, then access the park from Middle Mountain Road. The Bendethera Camping area - where the walk leaves from - is off Dampier Mountain Fire Trail.  

This is one of the largest and most rugged National Parks in Australia, so don't venture in without a good map. For detailed maps try topographic maps Snowball 8826-3S and Bendethera 8826-2S For access off Cooma/Krawaree Rd and for visitors coming in from Moruya, try the following: Moruya 8926-3S combined with the Bendethera map. Google Maps for this area aren't recommended.

How long is it? 10 kms return, around 2.5 hours.
How hard it it? Moderate-difficult.