Narooma
Our exploration of the South Coast of New South Wales brought us to the delightful small town of Narooma. We stayed about 4Kms north of Narooma at the Dalmeny Campground which is situated on a headland with panoramic views of Dalmeny Beach and creek and the adjoining Eurobodalla National Park.
Dalmeny Beach
An absolute must do is either walk, cycle or drive the Dalmeny/Kianga Scenic Route. It was a visually beautiful experience, following along the beaches to Narooma – great for surfing, swimming, fishing and whale watching or just relaxing on the designated dog-friendly beaches on the way.
Dalmeny-Kianga-Narooma Pathway
The incredible Narooma to Dalmeny pathway – the newly completed 6km ocean-front shared cycle/pathway, ‘NAR1’, built by a Dad’s Army of volunteers for the benefit of the community, is one of the most scenic pathways that I have walked.
Dalmeny to Narooma Walkway
Narooma comes from the Aboriginal for ‘clear blue water’ and the vibrant aqua colours of the Wagonga Inlet, set against the spectacular backdrop of Gulalga Mountain. Walk along the 800m Mill Bay Boardwalk to view Narooma from the water’s edge and get up close and personal with rays, crabs, octopi and numerous fish.
Narooma Coastline
Take a hike up to Bar Rock Lookout with magnificent views of the estuary inlet and out to Montague Island, and take a snap shot of the perfect Australia-shaped hole naturally carved out of rocks over millions of years, at Australia Rock.
Narooma
Only nine km’s offshore from Narooma, is the outstanding Montague Island Nature Reserve, which is home to the largest seal and little penguin colonies in the state. It is also the perfect place to whale watch in Spring. You are met at the jetty at the island by a extremely knowledgeable Wildlife & Parks Ranger, who gives you a tour of the island, which includes a look inside the working lighthouse and a walk outside onto the scenic balcony to experience the amazing views.
Montague Island
On the boat trip back you stop at the seal rocks and swim in the water with the very cheeky and playful colony of Australian Fur Seals. Such an experience – to get up close and personal to these wild creatures!
Montague Island
Just a short trip south of Narooma it is worthwhile exploring the pretty coastal hamlet called Mystery Bay. Here you can walk down to Billy’s Beach to explore its rock pools, caves and formidable geology in blissful isolation or you can lay on the expansive sands of Mystery Bay’s other beaches and swim, dive and fish in exceptionally clear waters.
Caves at Mystery Bay
Narooma in the region known as the Eurobodalla is a gorgeous little place to spend a few days or even weeks. The highlight for me being that picturesque Norfolk Pine-lined ocean walkway that took me along an absolutely stunning strip of coastline.
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Michelle Weaver (@pinkypoinker)
April 16, 2016I wrote a book manuscript last year and put Narooma in the story because it was such a memorable place when I visited it thirty years ago.
Kathy
April 16, 2016Of course I remember that now! Such a pretty little town on the South Coast of NSW and I loved the camping ground at Dalmeny just north of Narooma, plus the boat trip to Montague Island was a great experience. :)