How to get to Horse Head Rock, NSW & the best way to see it
Keep reading to find out how to get to and view this 500-million-year-old ancient rock formation. ©
We’ve got all the details you need straight from the horse's mouth (not sorry) on how to get to Horse Head Rock and view this stunning spectacle best below, so keep reading.
By Esta Pinto.
Horse Head Rock is a 500-million-year-old, ancient, magnificent, distinctive rock that resembles the shape of… a horse’s head.
And it’s spectacular, noteworthy and definitely a must-see if you’re on the far south coast.
Before we begin, I wish to acknowledge Brinja-Yuin, Budawang, Jerrinja, Murramarang, Walbunja, Wandandian, Wodi Wodi, Dyiringanj, Yuin and Yuin-Monaro people as the traditional owners of the South Coast NSW/Yuin country and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging. I honour the uninterrupted care, protection and belonging to these islands, skies and waterways, before the invasion and colonisation of European settlement. I honour their stories, songs, art, and culture, and their aspirations for the future of their people and these lands.
Where is Horse Head Rock?
So where can you find this beautiful, somewhat secret spot?
Find Horse Head Rock on the far south coast of NSW, adjacent to Bermagui, in the Wallaga Lake region. It’s a hop, skip and jump away from Camel Rock. Wallaga Lake and Bermagui are around 30-40 minutes south of Narooma.
How to get to Horse Head Rock
There are two different ways to view the majestic Horse Head Rock at Wallaga Lake near Bermagui, detailed below.
Viewing platform
Horse Head Rock lookout and viewing platform. ©
To get to the viewing platform and Horse Head lookout, go to Camel Rock Beach, located at Wallaga Lake Road, Bermagui NSW 2546.
From there, you’ll see signs indicating where to take the 1.5-kilometre walking track stretching from one of the south coast’s best beaches — Camel Rock Surf Beach, to Murunna Point. It’s on this walking track you’ll find the viewing platform where you can get a sweeping panoramic view of Horse Head Rock from above.
Check out more of the best south coast walks here.
Up close and personal at low tide
Horse Head Rock NSW at low tide. ©
To view Horse Head Rock close up, you’ll need to plan ahead.
Firstly, look at when the low tide will be at Camel Rock Beach in Bermagui.
Walk along the beach at low tide from Camel Rock carpark toward the direction of Camel Rock.
From Camel Rock, continue past it around the corner for around another 200 metres or so. Here you’ll need good mobility to scramble across the rocks to reach Horse Head Rock. And definitely, please be wary of slippery rocks.
You should get a great vantage point once you cross the pebbly corner cove. Remember, walk back before the tide comes in.
