Werrong Beach

Werrong Beach is a remote cove on the southern Royal National Park coast, reached on foot from Otford Lookout. It is a designated nude beach, so know that before setting out. The coast and rainforest make a memorable outing for experienced walkers; the grade-5 access is steep and the beach is not for swimming. Swimming is prohibited because of strong rips and currents.

The track is 4 km return, with a suggested time of 1½ to 2½ hours. It climbs past a sandstone cliff, then descends through coastal rainforest toward the shore. Expect rough footing and limited signs; the final access to the beach is especially steep and can be slippery. Visitors often find the climb back out the hardest part.

Expect a small coastal cove beneath forested slopes, with grass behind the foreshore. Reports differ on how much sand is present: recent visitors often describe a pebbly or rocky shoreline, while other descriptions include more sand. Silver gulls are noted around the beach, and sea eagles appear occasionally.

There is no food service at the beach. Bring food and drinking water from Otford Lookout, where NPWS lists toilets and picnic facilities. Wet weather can make the track slippery, and visitors sometimes report leeches. Check the park's alerts before setting out, since access conditions can change; NPWS recommends lodging a trip-intention form for the walk.

Otford Lookout gives you a view along the coast in both directions before you descend. At the beach, include the rocky foreshore and the forested slope behind it to show how the cove sits in the coastline.