Page 1 of 1

Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Sat 04 Jan, 2014 9:13 pm
by Eremophila
Have an unexpected trip to Narooma coming up, will be spending 5 days there. Wouldn't mind doing a couple of day/half day walks - any suggestions for what's good in the region? Preferably not too far from Narooma itself.

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Sat 04 Jan, 2014 9:38 pm
by jasonhumor
Just came back from camping at Mystery bay which is 20km south from Narooma and there are a couple of good hiking courses to try. See this link to start with. http://www.eurobodalla.com.au/walks/

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Sun 05 Jan, 2014 8:38 am
by Eremophila
Thanks Jason, that's great. Mt Dromedary and the Bingie Dreaming Walk are both looking pretty good :D

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Sun 05 Jan, 2014 9:36 am
by kjbeath
Mt Dromedary is good. If you don't mind a little travelling Bournda NP has some nice walks. Mimosa Rocks NP has good scenery, but only very short walks but you may enjoy just walking along the beach.

I have heard good things about the trips to Montague Island, though a bit pricey.

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Tue 07 Jan, 2014 8:48 am
by Eremophila
Thanks, turns out we are only there for 4 days so I'll try for Mt Dromedary one day and perhaps the Bingie track on another day. With some golf in between!

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Thu 09 Jan, 2014 8:37 pm
by WarrenH
The course at Narooma is a cool. Well worth the windy walk.

Image


From Dalmeny, if you like beach walks, you can walk North until you sight Pigeon House and the Castle ... on a clear day. On a Clear day you can see Pigeon House from Dalmeny . Start the walk from the foot bridge near the Dalmeny Caravan Park.

Image


Glass House Rocks are fascinating. When you are on the beach below them, you'll get the drift. The walk starts at the back of the Cemetery in South Narooma, at the corner of the fence beside the maintenance area.

Image


As already mentioned, Mount Drom' is top, and a good hike, when the track isn't wet. If the track is wet, approaching the summit can be as-slippery-as and somewhat slow going. There are spectacular moss covered tors on Mount Drom.

Image


On the Mount Drom' Track ... Gulaga to the locals.

Image


Walking to the mouth of the Tuross River at the lakes entrance is beautiful.

Image


There is a good walk from Pooles Beach to 1080 Beach. Good secluded campsites too. Lots of sea birds. If camping, top up your water in Mystery Bay before you head out. The Northern track to Cape Drom', Pooles Beach and 1080 Beach, is 2WD and off Lamont Young Drive, about 150m past Negus Road.

Image

Image

Image


There is also an excellent cycle path between Narooma and Dalmeny. It crosses Woolgonga inlet. The cycle path is a hoot.

Image

Image


Warren.

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Sun 12 Jan, 2014 2:53 pm
by phsculpture
I really like your photos Warren. You have a great eye. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Wed 12 Feb, 2014 10:38 am
by WarrenH
phsculpture, I'm pleased that you like the shots. I've been keeping my eye out for info on your trip, here.

I did a bit more of the Great South Coast Walk last week, again in Eurobodalla Shire. I keep adding small bits to the GSCW route ... like the anfractuous path of an ant building a jigsaw.

Sea Mist and smoke (presumed to be from the fire burning near Cooma) at dawn ... Glass House Rocks.

Image


Duesburys Beach ... facing into a strong Southerly.

Image


Montague Island Light ... from Handkerchief Beach.

Image


Late afternoon, Yabarra Point.

Image


Warren.

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Wed 12 Feb, 2014 10:51 am
by DaveNoble
Nice pics Warren!

Dave

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Wed 12 Feb, 2014 11:01 am
by WarrenH
Thank you Dave.

When I get inquiries about what are the good sections of the Bicentennial National Trail to cycle, I always refer people to your Widden Gallery ... and I tell them to slow down and look up.

Cheers Mate.

Warren.

Re: Half day walks near Narooma

PostPosted: Wed 12 Feb, 2014 2:15 pm
by PiniPowPow
Great photos Warren. You inspired me to check out more of the far south coast, normally I spend my whole time on the coast in the water surfing. Went for a walk at Wallagoot and checked out the gap, beach and cliffs. Beautiful and nice and protected for a swim with the summer NE'er howling. Hoping to do Mt Dromedary ASAP.