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Coastrek to Launch First-Ever South Coast NSW Event, Showcasing New Munjip Trail Coastal Walk on August 14

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Key Facts:

• WHAT: Coastrek - South Coast NSW
• REGISTER BY: Sunday, 05 July 2026 https://www.coastrek.com.au/events-south-coast-nsw
• EVENT DAY: Friday, 14 August, 2026
• WHERE:   Choose to hike

                             30km starting 7am Corrigans Beach and finishing at Batemans Bay

20km starting 11:30am from Malua Bay and finishing at Batemans Bay

• TEAMS: Groups of 2 or more
• CHARITY PARTNER: Beyond Blue - funds raised and every step taken helps ensure Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Service is there for people across Australia whenever they need it.

 

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Australia’s iconic team hiking and fundraising challenge, Coastrek, is heading to the NSW South Coast for the very first time, bringing hundreds of trekkers to experience one of the state’s newest and most spectacular coastal walking tracks - the Munjip Trail.

Set to take place on 14 August, Coastrek South Coast NSW will invite teams of two or more to take on a 20km or 30km coastal hike from Corrigans Beach or Malua Bay through Surf Beach to Batemans Bay, finishing in Batehaven. The event marks a major milestone for Coastrek as it expands into one of Australia’s most untouched and breathtaking hiking regions.

The event will shine a national spotlight on the award winning Munjip Trail, officially opened last year - a 15km Grade 3 coastal headland walk through Eurobodalla on the NSW South Coast. The trail name means “walking together, let’s go” in local dhurga language. Winding through hidden bays, bushland tracks and rugged headlands, walkers are often joined by whales and dolphins offshore.

The Munjip Trail is not only a natural showcase of the South Coast’s beauty, but also a powerful cultural journey through Walbunja Yuin Country. Along the trail, walkers will encounter Indigenous art, interpretive signage, audio posts, murals and carved timber message poles that share stories of Country, culture and connection. The installations feature works from Walbunja artists and Batemans Bay High School students.

The South Coast event will support mental health charity Beyond Blue, reinforcing Coastrek’s mission to promote wellbeing through movement, nature and connection.

A high number of participants are expected to take part, raising vital funds and awareness for mental health support services while experiencing the physical and mental benefits of hiking in nature.

Coastrek founder Di Westaway OAM said the expansion into the South Coast represents an exciting new chapter for the movement.

“This is one of the most untouched and breathtaking coastal environments in Australia, and we are incredibly excited to bring Coastrek participants here for the first time,” she said.

She said the South Coast expansion reflects a growing movement of women seeking connection through nature and shared experience.

"We're seeing more women realise that getting outdoors and moving in nature isn’t just good for you, it’s transformative. Time in nature, walking with others, is one of the most powerful ways to reset mentally and physically. It really is the best medicine." Di said.

Mayor Hatcher welcomed the introduction of Coastrek to the Eurobodalla Shire, noting it will shine a national spotlight on the region and encourage more people to experience the Munjip Trail in an active and meaningful way.

“Events like Coastrek bring important benefits to the local community, supporting tourism, local businesses and showcasing the Shire as a premier destination for outdoor adventure and wellbeing.” Mayor Hatcher said.  

“It is a place where every walk reveals something new - whether that’s stories of culture, public art, sweeping coastal views or simply the opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply and truly connect with the landscape,” Mayor Hatcher said.

Why join Coastrek in 2026?  Beyond the stunning views of rugged cliffs and secluded bays, participants receive the 12-week Coastrek Training Program and access to a supportive community hosted by the Wild Women Coastrek team. It’s not a race; it’s a shared experience out in nature where the only thing that matters is crossing the finish line together.

• WHAT: Coastrek - South Coast NSW
• REGISTER BY: Sunday, 05 July 2026 https://www.coastrek.com.au/events-south-coast-nsw
• EVENT DAY: Friday, 14 August, 2026
• WHERE:   Choose to hike

                             30km starting 7am Corrigans Beach and finishing at Batemans Bay

20km starting 11:30am from Malua Bay and finishing at Batemans Bay

• TEAMS: Groups of 2 or more
• CHARITY PARTNER: Beyond Blue - funds raised and every step taken helps ensure Beyond Blue’s 24/7 Support Service is there for people across Australia whenever they need it.

Since the first event was held in 2009, over 90,000 trekkers have trained and completed a Coastrek challenge, improving their own health and wellbeing and raising over $58 million for charity.

Registrations for Coastrek South Coast NSW start from $125 per person and Registration is now open, closing on July 5, 2026 unless sold out sooner.

For more information, contact:

Marlene Richardson, GasbagPR | 0409 888 218 | [email protected]

 

 

 

About us:

About Coastrek

Coastrek is Australia’s iconic team hiking and fundraising challenge. Since Coastrek’s first event in 2009 over 90,000 people have trained and completed a Coastrek challenge and raised over $58 million for respected Australian charities including the Fred Hollows Foundation, the Heart Foundation and Beyond Blue. Visit www.coastrek.com.au. Coastrek was founded by Wild Women on Top, with the goal of championing women in the outdoors. Built around women’s wellbeing, connection and empowerment, Coastrek now welcomes everyone - men and women - to join the journey alongside friends, partners, families and colleagues.  Today participants from all walks of life enjoy the exhilaration of a Coastrek Event Day, and the camaraderie of taking part together.

 

About Beyond Blue 

Beyond Blue provides mental health information, support and advice to help everyone feel better earlier and stay well. Last year more than 300,000 people contacted Beyond Blue’s free, confidential, 24/7 Support Service. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support