This is an easy ride along the foreshore of Wagonga Inlet to Dalmeny and then to Mummuga Lake.
Although this is a rather short ride of about an hour or so, allow more time to look at the vantage points along the way, and to enjoy some time beside the lake.
Coffee anyone?
There is a shop at Kianga serving takeaway foods and coffee (enjoy your refreshments at the cafe, or at the beachfront opposite), and a cafe at the Dalmeny shops you will pass on your way to the lake.
Start at Rotary Park
Start this ride at Rotary Park near the wharf. The first couple of kilometres are along a well-formed bicycle track beside the water. Cross over the bridge (there is a lane on the side of the bridge for cyclists and foot traffic). Take your time to take in the views of the inlet from the bridge.
Mill Bay Boardwalk
Ride down to the start of the Mill Bay boardwalk. This is a multi-use facility that is shared by cyclists and pedestrians.
The northern breakwater
At the end of the boardwalk, continue on for a short distance and go to the end of the northern breakwater. Sometimes wild seas rush in through the heads, and the huge waves can be quite spectacular.
Ride along Centenary Drive to the end, then turn right into Dalmeny Drive. This road is sometimes known as Seaspray Drive. The good news is that the Eurobodalla Shire Council, with a team of dedicated volunteers, is constructing a bike path / multi-use path from Centenary Drive all the way to Dalmeny shops. As of early 2008, this project was half completed (three kilometres of the proposed six kilometre track), with the whole project scheduled to be completed by early 2008. This will be one fabulous bike path!
You have bush on one side, and the ocean on the other.
Riding through Dalmeny
Continue through Dalmeny along the main road. When you come to an intersection with traffic islands, you will be able to see the ocean straight ahead. That's the road you want. Soon you will be at the ocean front near a couple of headlands. These will give you views of the northern beaches to Tuross in the distance, and the Eurobodalla National Park just over the water.
Dalmeny shops
Wind your way past the camping ground until you reach the shops. There is a playground opposite, and that is where you will pick up the next bike path.
The bike track will take you past Mummuga Lake near the entrance and the main channel. Keep on going until you come to the first road. This will be Binalong Street.
To Mummuga Lake
Turn right and ride for about 50 metres to Myuna Street. Turn down Myuna Street and go to the end. Turn right into Atunga Street to the end.
There is a picnic area beside the lake, with a boat ramp, benches and plenty of shade on those warm days. And usually a cool, gentle breeze in summer.
Return to the start of your ride by retracing your route.
Download the map for Ride 2.
Although this is a rather short ride of about an hour or so, allow more time to look at the vantage points along the way, and to enjoy some time beside the lake.
Coffee anyone?
There is a shop at Kianga serving takeaway foods and coffee (enjoy your refreshments at the cafe, or at the beachfront opposite), and a cafe at the Dalmeny shops you will pass on your way to the lake.
Start at Rotary Park
Start this ride at Rotary Park near the wharf. The first couple of kilometres are along a well-formed bicycle track beside the water. Cross over the bridge (there is a lane on the side of the bridge for cyclists and foot traffic). Take your time to take in the views of the inlet from the bridge.
Mill Bay Boardwalk
Ride down to the start of the Mill Bay boardwalk. This is a multi-use facility that is shared by cyclists and pedestrians.
The northern breakwater
At the end of the boardwalk, continue on for a short distance and go to the end of the northern breakwater. Sometimes wild seas rush in through the heads, and the huge waves can be quite spectacular.
Ride along Centenary Drive to the end, then turn right into Dalmeny Drive. This road is sometimes known as Seaspray Drive. The good news is that the Eurobodalla Shire Council, with a team of dedicated volunteers, is constructing a bike path / multi-use path from Centenary Drive all the way to Dalmeny shops. As of early 2008, this project was half completed (three kilometres of the proposed six kilometre track), with the whole project scheduled to be completed by early 2008. This will be one fabulous bike path!
You have bush on one side, and the ocean on the other.
Riding through Dalmeny
Continue through Dalmeny along the main road. When you come to an intersection with traffic islands, you will be able to see the ocean straight ahead. That's the road you want. Soon you will be at the ocean front near a couple of headlands. These will give you views of the northern beaches to Tuross in the distance, and the Eurobodalla National Park just over the water.
Dalmeny shops
Wind your way past the camping ground until you reach the shops. There is a playground opposite, and that is where you will pick up the next bike path.
The bike track will take you past Mummuga Lake near the entrance and the main channel. Keep on going until you come to the first road. This will be Binalong Street.
To Mummuga Lake
Turn right and ride for about 50 metres to Myuna Street. Turn down Myuna Street and go to the end. Turn right into Atunga Street to the end.
There is a picnic area beside the lake, with a boat ramp, benches and plenty of shade on those warm days. And usually a cool, gentle breeze in summer.
Return to the start of your ride by retracing your route.
Download the map for Ride 2.
There are views like this all the way to Dalmeny.
From the Dalmeny headlands, there are views across the beaches.
This is the first reason why cyclists choose to go on this ride.
18 great bike rides in the Narooma area of the NSW South Coast
This delightful ride runs beside an important wetland for part of the way. During the spring, you might be lucky and see waterfowl on their nests.
Montague Island will be in view most of the way along this scenic ride.
Ride 2
Seaspray Drive to Mummuga Lake
Return distance 16 kilometres
Easy grade
Start: Rotary Park
Seaspray Drive to Mummuga Lake
Return distance 16 kilometres
Easy grade
Start: Rotary Park
