About Deua National Park
Deua National Park is a large wilderness national park in south-eastern New South Wales, inland from Moruya in the Eurobodalla Shire. Gazetted in 1979 and covering about 122,000 hectares, it protects rugged forested ranges, limestone karst systems, and the catchments of the Deua and Shoalhaven Rivers. It is notable for its remote wilderness character, Bendethera Caves, deep gorges and diverse eucalypt forests managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, rugged wilderness park with dense eucalypt forest, limestone caves and gorges, and clear rivers. The park is largely undeveloped with unsealed roads, walking tracks, and basic bush campgrounds such as Bendethera, Berlang and Deua River. Experiences focus on bushwalking, cave exploration, river swimming, kayaking, birdwatching and four-wheel driving. There is no visitor centre inside the park and facilities are minimal, offering a self-reliant nature experience.
Key highlights
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Bendethera Cave - large limestone cave with self-guided exploration
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Deua River valley and gorges for swimming, kayaking and fishing
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The Big Hole and Marble Arch limestone karst features
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Extensive wilderness bushwalking and hiking tracks
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Remote bush camping at Bendethera, Berlang and Deua River campgrounds