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Our favourite beaches, walks, waterfalls, lookouts and places to eat, grouped by type. Drive times are from the house.
Beaches
One Tree BeachRed HeadOne Tree Beach
Red Head
On the other side of One Tree Beach. Seals are often seen on the far left rocks.
Inyadda Beach
Manyana Beach
Green Patch Beach
Murrays Beach
Steamers Beach
Outer Tubes
Cave Beach
Walks
Mount Bushwalker
An easier walk with beautiful views.
- 7.2km return
- 87m climb
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Easy
Mostly raised boardwalk across heath and seasonal wildflowers to a lookout over the cliffs of Clyde Gorge, with The Castle and Pigeon House on the skyline. Exposed, so bring sun protection. Toilets at the trailhead. No dogs.
Florence Head Trail
A flat walk, better for kids or older walkers.
- 6.3km return
- 80m climb
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Moderate
Fire roads near Porters Creek, close to Lake Conjola, with views of the coast and mountain ranges. Can be wet and boggy after rain. Look out for kangaroos, and wildflowers in spring. No dogs.
Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul)
A steep climb to a summit with views over the Budawangs to the coast.
- 7.1km return
- 448m climb
- 3 to 3.5 hours
- Hard
Named by Captain Cook in 1770 for its shape. Forest and heath give way to steep steps and a series of metal ladders to the summit, with panoramic views out to sea and across the Budawangs. Ladders can be slippery after rain and the access road is unsealed. No dogs.
Bendalong headland to One Tree and Inyadda beaches
A coastal walk around the Bendalong headland to One Tree and Inyadda beaches.
- 2.6km return
- 43m climb
- 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Easy
Park along the boat harbour on Boronia Street, then follow the rooty headland paths to One Tree and Inyadda beaches and back.
Nerindillah Lagoon walking track
A flat loop past the lagoon and Monument Beach to the Walter Hood monument.
- 2.5km loop
- 45 minutes to 1 hour 15
- Easy
Start at the end of Holly Street in North Bendalong. The track follows the lagoon shore, passes the Monument Beach picnic area and climbs 32 steps to the monument for the clipper Walter Hood, wrecked off this coast in 1870, then returns along the beach. Look out for herons, sea eagles and shorebirds. Bring water, and watch for rips if you swim.
Narrawallee Inlet walking track
A forest and inlet loop, popular with birdwatchers.
- 9km loop
- 2.5 to 3.5 hours
- Moderate
Park on Narrawallee Creek Road, just west of Lake Conjola village, and walk along the road to the start. The loop follows the Buckleys Point, Inlet and Mangrove trails through burrawang palms and swamp mahogany. The road can get boggy after rain. Bring binoculars.
George Boyd Rainforest Walk
Burrawang track
A short boardwalk from Conjola Beach to Buckleys Point.
- 2km return
- 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Easy
Park at the Conjola Beach picnic area. A gentle walk through Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve, good for fishing and birdwatching.
Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve
Gentle bush tracks through native wildflowers.
- About 1km return
- Easy
At the end of Warden Street, Ulladulla. The All Abilities Wildflower Way is wheelchair and pram friendly, with seats along the way. Longer tracks loop through the reserve, with orchids, waratahs and native irises in season. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Little Forest walking track
Swimming
Stony Creek
Hell Hole Creek
Waterfalls
Berrara Creek Waterfall
Granite Falls
The Falls
Tianjara Falls
Belmore Falls
Fairy Bower Falls
Lookouts
Pointer Gap Lookout
Fisherman's Rock
Little Forest Plateau
Meroo Head Lookout
Rusden Head Lookout
Cape St George Lighthouse
Point Perpendicular Lighthouse
Grand Canyon Lookout
Eat and drink
Sussex Greenhouse
Flour Water Salt
Harvest Milton
Bar Yuki
NOMAH
Altar Wine Bar
The Milton Hotel
Pilgrims
Woodstock Chocolate Co.
Milk Haus
Bannisters Pavilion
Rick Stein at Bannisters
Cupitt's Estate
Nowra Fresh Fish and Meat Market
Nowra Farmers Market
Surf guide
The breaks near the house, and the swell and wind that suit each one. Check the forecast before you go, surf within your ability, and watch for rips.
Flat Rock, North Bendalong
- Best swell
- E to SE
- Offshore wind
- Cross-offshore, varies
Semi-sheltered with rocky edges. A smaller option when Bendalong is big.
Inyadda Beach, Bendalong
- Best swell
- SE is best, E to NE also work
- Offshore wind
- W to N
Consistent, with several peaks. Works at all tides. Rips are common.
Manyana Beach
- Best swell
- E, NE and SE
- Offshore wind
- NW, W and SW
Reliable sandbanks with fun peaks. Great in summer.
Green Island, Cunjurong Point
- Best swell
- S to SSE
- Offshore wind
- NW to NE
The best-known wave around here. Can get hollow, and is best from mid to high tide. For intermediate to experienced surfers. The reefs and beach breaks around the point also work on E swells.
Monument Beach
- Best swell
- E, SE and S
- Offshore wind
- W, NW and SW
Scenic and quiet, just north of Bendalong.
Narrawallee Beach
- Best swell
- E to SE
- Offshore wind
- W, SW and NW
Good banks that handle a range of swells. A good intermediate spot.
Mollymook Beach
- Best swell
- E to NE is best, S to SE is fine
- Offshore wind
- W
Popular and patrolled in summer, with surf lessons available.
Rennies Beach, Ulladulla
- Best swell
- SSE
- Offshore wind
- N
Exposed. Good when the banks line up. Intermediate and up.
Racecourse Beach, Ulladulla
- Best swell
- S to SE
- Offshore wind
- W, SW and NW
A long stretch of beach just south of Ulladulla.
Drive times are estimates from Google Maps and change with traffic. Trail details are from AllTrails and NSW National Parks. Check park alerts, weather and fire danger before you set out.