Merry Beach is situated on the coast on the border of Murramarang National Park. The park offers visitors a wide range of activities including swimming, surfing, fishing, picnicking, bushwalking and nature study.

The popular hinterland walk to Durras Mountain leads to spectacular views of the adjacent coastline and inland ranges.

People wanting to stay in and around Murramarang National Park have a wide variety of of camping and cabin accommodation to choose from.