Batemans Marine Park on the NSW south coast extends from the most northerly point of Murramarang Beach near Bawley Point to the southern side of Wallaga Lake entrance at Murunna Point.
The park was established in April 2006 and its zones and management rules commenced in June 2007. Changes to rules regarding fishing from some ocean beaches and headlands were introduced in June 2018.
An outstanding feature of the park is the large expanses of rocky reef that support a diverse array of fish, invertebrates and algae. Rocky shores, offshore rocky reefs, kelp beds, seagrasses, mangroves, sponge gardens, sandy beaches, estuaries and open waters are key habitats.
The park lies within the country of the Yuin people, who maintain a strong connection to the area’s sea country.
