Boats and cycling ... they just seem to go together around Narooma.
The town is situated on Wagonga Inlet, a picturesque inlet that is permanently open to the ocean. Narooma is surrounded on the west by State forests, and is close to the Eurobodalla National Park. Several lakes are within only a few minutes drive of Narooma.
The town has everything a visitor would expect from a seaside town of this size - there are clubs and pubs, restaurants - many specialising in locally caught fresh seafoods - medical facilities, and a whole lot more.
Gold was discovered in the area (particularly around the Nerrigundah area) in the 1860s, but this gold rush was followed by the demand for timber. Steamships used to enter Wagonga Inlet, to the wharf at the top of the inlet and load the timber for shipment to Sydney.
Today, Narooma depends on tourism, as well as fishing, timber and forestry, and oysters.
In 2001, a boardwalk was constructed and this has become very popular with tourists as well as locals. Near Narooma, there is the Montague Island Nature Reserve, with its seal colonies that are several thousand strong, and include Australian fur seals, and New Zealand fur seals. There is a large colony of fairy penguins on the island. Tours to the island to view the light station and the wildlife can be arranged through the Narooma Visitors Centre in town.
The town is also the centre for whale watching activities, particularly from September to November. Several charter boats take visitors to the island to watch the whales on their annual migrations, and for deep sea fishing trips.
There are several national parks close by, and the area has huge areas of State forests within easy reach of the town.
The town has everything a visitor would expect from a seaside town of this size - there are clubs and pubs, restaurants - many specialising in locally caught fresh seafoods - medical facilities, and a whole lot more.
Gold was discovered in the area (particularly around the Nerrigundah area) in the 1860s, but this gold rush was followed by the demand for timber. Steamships used to enter Wagonga Inlet, to the wharf at the top of the inlet and load the timber for shipment to Sydney.
Today, Narooma depends on tourism, as well as fishing, timber and forestry, and oysters.
In 2001, a boardwalk was constructed and this has become very popular with tourists as well as locals. Near Narooma, there is the Montague Island Nature Reserve, with its seal colonies that are several thousand strong, and include Australian fur seals, and New Zealand fur seals. There is a large colony of fairy penguins on the island. Tours to the island to view the light station and the wildlife can be arranged through the Narooma Visitors Centre in town.
The town is also the centre for whale watching activities, particularly from September to November. Several charter boats take visitors to the island to watch the whales on their annual migrations, and for deep sea fishing trips.
There are several national parks close by, and the area has huge areas of State forests within easy reach of the town.
About Narooma
Narooma has a population of about 6000 permanent residents, but during the main holiday season, the population increases to about four times this number.
Narooma is a good base for all rides in this area, including those starting from Bermagui and Bodalla.
Narooma has a population of about 6000 permanent residents, but during the main holiday season, the population increases to about four times this number.
Narooma is a good base for all rides in this area, including those starting from Bermagui and Bodalla.
18 great bike rides in the Narooma area of the NSW South Coast
Pelicans are a common sight around Narooma's waterways.
Nine great bike rides start from Narooma
Ride 1: Easts Holiday Park Ride - Boardwalk to Australia Rock
Return distance 8 kms, easy grade. Child-friendly
Ride 2: Seaspray Drive to Dalmeny and Mummuga Lake
Return distance 16 kms, easy grade
Ride 3: Forsters Bay to the northern breakwater
Distance 6 kms, easy grade. Child-friendly
Ride 4: Bodalla Forest Park to Brou Lake
Distance 12 kms, easy grade. Child-friendly
Ride 5: Narooma to Red Creek Picnic Area
Distance 105 kms, very challenging, some steep sections, many long hills
Ride 6: Narooma to Cobargo, Bermagui, Tilba, Narooma
Distance 125 kms, very challenging, some steep sections, many long hills
Ride 7: Harold Buckeridge Lookout to Central Tilba via Scenic Road
Distance 55 kms, moderate grade, some hills
Rides from Bodalla
Ride 17: Bodalla to Nerrigundah - a ride with history
Return distance 48 kms, medium grade, a few hills but mostly easy
Possible extension of 10 kilometres to Comans Mine - moderate with a long hill one way
Ride 18: Bodalla to Reedy Creek
Return distance 57 kms, easy
Possible extension to Dignams Creek, additional 30 kilometres, moderate grade with some hills on the last section
Ride 1: Easts Holiday Park Ride - Boardwalk to Australia Rock
Return distance 8 kms, easy grade. Child-friendly
Ride 2: Seaspray Drive to Dalmeny and Mummuga Lake
Return distance 16 kms, easy grade
Ride 3: Forsters Bay to the northern breakwater
Distance 6 kms, easy grade. Child-friendly
Ride 4: Bodalla Forest Park to Brou Lake
Distance 12 kms, easy grade. Child-friendly
Ride 5: Narooma to Red Creek Picnic Area
Distance 105 kms, very challenging, some steep sections, many long hills
Ride 6: Narooma to Cobargo, Bermagui, Tilba, Narooma
Distance 125 kms, very challenging, some steep sections, many long hills
Ride 7: Harold Buckeridge Lookout to Central Tilba via Scenic Road
Distance 55 kms, moderate grade, some hills
Rides from Bodalla
Ride 17: Bodalla to Nerrigundah - a ride with history
Return distance 48 kms, medium grade, a few hills but mostly easy
Possible extension of 10 kilometres to Comans Mine - moderate with a long hill one way
Ride 18: Bodalla to Reedy Creek
Return distance 57 kms, easy
Possible extension to Dignams Creek, additional 30 kilometres, moderate grade with some hills on the last section
Easts Holiday Park, Princes Highway Narooma has a wide variety of accommodation available - comfortable cabins, on-site vans, powered waterfront campsites. Easts Holiday Park welcomes small or large groups of cyclists.
Cycle friendly
accommodation
in Narooma
Visiting Narooma for your next cycling holiday? We recommend Easts Holiday Park, right on the shores of Wagonga Inlet - close to shops, restaurants, clubs. The Holiday Park has lots of suitable accommodation!
accommodation
in Narooma
Visiting Narooma for your next cycling holiday? We recommend Easts Holiday Park, right on the shores of Wagonga Inlet - close to shops, restaurants, clubs. The Holiday Park has lots of suitable accommodation!
Remedial Massage for cyclists
Tony Walker at Holiday Massage is experienced in providing relief to cyclists for their injuries - backache, neck and shoulder pain, sports injuries, and knee injuries. Please check our website at Holiday Massage or telephone
(02) 4476 5815. Open six day a week.
Tony Walker at Holiday Massage is experienced in providing relief to cyclists for their injuries - backache, neck and shoulder pain, sports injuries, and knee injuries. Please check our website at Holiday Massage or telephone
(02) 4476 5815. Open six day a week.
Narooma Fitness and Cycles
Narooma Fitness and Cycles sells a good range of bikes and bike parts. We service the bikes we sell. Being open seven days a week, we could probably get you back on the road again immediately. Visit our website!
Narooma Fitness and Cycles sells a good range of bikes and bike parts. We service the bikes we sell. Being open seven days a week, we could probably get you back on the road again immediately. Visit our website!