Things to do
If you’re camping at Dalmeny Campground, you’re close to great food and wine, a brilliant world-class golf club, fun for the whole family, bushwalking in amazing national parks, fantastic country town shopping, art, and even swimming! You’ll love visiting the nearby towns of Tilba Tilba, Narooma, Batemans Bay. And if you feel like exploring a little further, you’ll love the many scenic drives around the region.
Here’s some top tips of things to do that are close by to the camping ground.
Activities
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Broulee Island Nature Reserve Walk
Broulee Island is joined to the mainland by a permanent sandbar and is always accessible. Find it at the southern end of North Broulee Beach or park at Broulee Surf Club and head north around the rocks to Shark Bay, where a short beach walk leads you to the island. Photographers will enjoy the ocean vistas across pristine rock pools. The walk features native plants and is known for birdlife, including the superb fairy wren and white-bellied sea eagle. -
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Australia Rock
Bar Rock and Australia Rock are a popular photo opportunity. Bar Rock lookout captures a spectacular view, unique rock formations, clear turquoise waters, wildlife and walks. When Australia rock is viewed at just the right angle, the hole in the rock at Wagonga Head, has an uncanny resemblance to a map of Australia (without Tasmania). -
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Batemans Marine Park and Sanctuary
A good days fishing, with plenty more for tomorrow – From Murramarang Beach to Wallaga Lake is 85,000 hectares of estuaries, creeks, rivers and lakes nearly all available for recreational fishing with little restriction. Batemans Bay Marine Park is zoned to protect marine biodiversity while supporting a wide range of recreational and commercial activities. The zoning map specifically prohibits commercial trawling and dredging in the marine park. These beautiful waters are home to a very diverse range of marine life and habitats, including dolphins, seals, sharks and rays. This makes for some very exciting marine activities; at Montague Island you can even snorkel with the seals! -
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Bellbird Scenic Drive Tilba Tilba
Turn off the Princes Highway 20 kilometres south of Narooma onto Corkhill Road for the Bellbird Scenic Drive. The drive begins at the village of Tilba Tilba. Here you can visit the wonderful Foxglove Spire Gardens and specialty shops. -
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Catalina Club (Golf)
Club Catalina offers an enjoyable round of Golf on a premier 27-hole championship golf course. Here professionals and amateurs are welcome to relax and enjoy a drink from one of the bars or coffee shop with live entertainment or enjoy a delicious meal in the air-conditioned clubhouse. -
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Gulaga National Park
Gulaga (Mount Dromedary) and the surrounding landscape have great spiritual significance to local Aboriginal people, particularly Aboriginal women. The park also incorporates the former Wallaga Lake National Park. In May 2006 the park was handed back to its traditional Aboriginal owners in an historic agreement signed by the NSW Environment Minister and the Yuin people. -
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Narooma-Dalmeny Coast Ride
Walk, cycle or run on this 21km scenic coastal trail that connects Dalmeny to Narooma, recently voted one of Australian Geographic’s top 3 bike rides in NSW for 2025. The paved pathway follows the shores of Wagonga Inlet, the Pacific Ocean and Mummaga Lake, offering stunning views and the chance to spot whales during migration season. Along the way, you’ll find picnic areas, playgrounds, rest stops and plenty of great cafés and seafood spots. the perfect way to experience the South Coast at your own pace. Whether you travel the full length or just a section, it’s the perfect way to take in the beauty of the South Coast. -
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Mill Bay Boardwalk
Take an easy, scenic stroll along the 350-metre Mill Bay Boardwalk on the northern side of Wagonga Inlet. From the Apex Park boat ramp, you can walk over water, past mangroves and across Riverside Drive, stopping at cafés, seafood spots or continuing along the foreshore to Australia Rock and the breakwall. Keep an eye out for marine life: schools of fish, stingrays, even seals are often seen from the boardwalk. The boardwalk is wheelchair-friendly and family-friendly. -
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Mountain Bike Narooma
With more than 85km of mountain bike trails winding through Bodalla State Forest, Mountain Bike Narooma is a must for MTB enthusiasts. The network features a diverse range of trails suited to all abilities, from beginner-friendly loops to technical tracks that challenge even experienced riders. Set among a beautiful forest just inland from the coast, it’s the perfect way to get your adrenaline fix while exploring Narooma’s natural beauty. -
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Whale Watching
From September through November each year, the coast off the Eurobodalla region becomes a scenic migration route for humpback and southern right whales. You can try your luck from lookout points such as Bar Rock, Dalmeny Headland and Kianga. Many whales swim close enough to shore during their southbound journey that you may hear their exhales. For a closer encounter, book a guided whale-watching cruise from Narooma. Experienced skippers know where whales are likely to be and follow responsible wildlife-watching practices.