There are several interesting shops and a cafe at Tilba Tilba - and three and a half acres of gardens, rated as one of the best in Australia.
This view is yours as you cycle from Tilba Tilba back to Central Tilba - a distance of only two kilometres one way.
Little Dromedary - a view on Bellbird Drive from Central Tilba to Tilba Tilba.
This short ride takes cyclists through a rural part of a very scenic area of the south-east.
The ride starts at Central Tilba. Go to the old highway at the eastern end of the main street of Central Tilba, and turn right. The ride to Tilba Tilba is a fast run down hill all the way - a distance of two kilometres.
Little Dromedary
The first scenic highlight will be that of Little Dromedary on your left - a volcanic remnant of Mount Dromedary that forms the backdrop to Central Tilba.
Along the two kilometres to Tilba Tilba there are vistas of green fields, the mountain, and general rural views. You can best appreciate this area by cycling it, as you need plenty of time to take in everything this section of road has to offer.
Tilba Tilba
Soon you will be at the historic village of Tilba Tilba. Apart from several houses, there is Pam's Store, opened in the 1880s to serve the original inhabitants, but now is an important general store in the area for residents as well as visitors. The well-know Mount Dromedary walk starts from adjacent to Pam's Store. It's a 14 kilometre return walk to the summit of the mountain. At the top, there is a scenic rainforest walk, and an area sacred to the Yuin people of the area.
Foxglove Spire
Keep going a short distance past Pam's Store to Foxglove Spire Gardens. These gardens were featured on Burke's Backyard, and claimed to be one of the best gardens in Australia. There are several shops specialising in items from eras of long ago, and an excellent restaurant - an ideal place for lunch.
Return to Central Tilba the way you came. Remember that long hill you came down ...?
Download the map for Ride 10.
The ride starts at Central Tilba. Go to the old highway at the eastern end of the main street of Central Tilba, and turn right. The ride to Tilba Tilba is a fast run down hill all the way - a distance of two kilometres.
Little Dromedary
The first scenic highlight will be that of Little Dromedary on your left - a volcanic remnant of Mount Dromedary that forms the backdrop to Central Tilba.
Along the two kilometres to Tilba Tilba there are vistas of green fields, the mountain, and general rural views. You can best appreciate this area by cycling it, as you need plenty of time to take in everything this section of road has to offer.
Tilba Tilba
Soon you will be at the historic village of Tilba Tilba. Apart from several houses, there is Pam's Store, opened in the 1880s to serve the original inhabitants, but now is an important general store in the area for residents as well as visitors. The well-know Mount Dromedary walk starts from adjacent to Pam's Store. It's a 14 kilometre return walk to the summit of the mountain. At the top, there is a scenic rainforest walk, and an area sacred to the Yuin people of the area.
Foxglove Spire
Keep going a short distance past Pam's Store to Foxglove Spire Gardens. These gardens were featured on Burke's Backyard, and claimed to be one of the best gardens in Australia. There are several shops specialising in items from eras of long ago, and an excellent restaurant - an ideal place for lunch.
Return to Central Tilba the way you came. Remember that long hill you came down ...?
Download the map for Ride 10.
18 great bike rides in the Narooma area of the NSW South Coast
Ride 10
Central Tilba to Tilba Tilba
Return distance 4 kilometres
Easy downhill one way, medium grade return
Start: Central Tilba
Central Tilba to Tilba Tilba
Return distance 4 kilometres
Easy downhill one way, medium grade return
Start: Central Tilba
