Wagonga Inlet Scenic Route
Start Narooma township
Any bicycle ride in the Eurobodalla is set amongst beautiful scenery and this ride is particularly stunning, taking you through beautiful forest, alongside coastal wetlands and along an amazing stretch of coastline. Also goes along side Wagonga Inlet. This forest and ocean cycle loop west of Narooma is a true pleasure.
The ride starts at the car park on Riverside Drive, Narooma, near the restaurants. It follows The Scenic Drive along the southern side of Wagonga Inlet right up to the top of the inlet where there is a good rest stop at the wharf. From there it heads north into the forest along overgrown sections of road before joining Mitchells Ridge Rd and back to the Princes Highway.
Two kms of riding on the shoulder of the highway is then required to get to the Dalmeny turnoff. Care is required when crossing the narrow Lawlers Creek Bridge on the highway. You join Cycle Route Nar1, the wonderful coastal shared pathway at the Dalmeny Sports Club and follow it all the way back to Narooma. Look out for the viewing platform and story board adjacent to the wetland that captures the history and flora and fauna of the area as you’re heading into Narooma. There are café and restaurant opportunities in Dalmeny and Kianga as well as Narooma, at the end of the ride.
The ride is undulating and is for fit riders, but is one of the best the coast has to offer.
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Cumulative |
Distance |
Notes |
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0km START |
0km |
Ride starts at the large car park in Riverside Dr near the boat ramp and restaurants. Head south along Riverside Dr following signs for cycle route Nar 2 |
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0.39km |
0.39km |
Pass Bettini Lane on left |
|
0.56km |
0.56km |
Pass Davidson St on left, continue straight ahead along Lake View Dr to the end |
|
1.06km |
0.50km |
Follow track through water front reserve to Gem Cres |
|
1.28km |
0.22km |
At end of track, join sealed road (Gem Cres) up the hill. |
|
1.43km |
0.15km |
Turn right down Gareth Ave |
|
1.63km |
0.2km |
Turn right left into Dorothy Dr |
|
1.81km |
0.18km |
Turn right into Cole Cres |
|
2km |
0.19km |
Turn right into Old Highway, keep following this until Scenic Dr |
|
4.15km |
2.15km |
Turn right at top of hill into Scenic Dr. |
|
7.24km |
3.09km |
Pass Engine Rd on left and descend hill with caution |
|
8.94km |
1.7km |
At bottom of hill continue straight ahead on Scenic Dr at intersection with Tilba Punkally Rd on left |
|
12.4km |
3.46km |
Look for gravel road off to right that goes down to the water. Take a break at the jetty and picnic area |
|
15.42km |
3.02km |
Pass F Ridge Rd on left |
|
15.54km |
0.12km |
Pass Cobra Rd on left |
|
17.33km |
1.79km |
Pass Frenchmans Gully Rd on right |
|
18.66km |
1.34km |
Proceed straight ahead leaving Tobacco Pinch Rd on left and Box Cutting Rd on right. The old Scenic Dr becomes a more minor road/track at this point. Take care with encroaching vegetation. |
|
21.61km |
2.94km |
Pass Red Knob Rd on right |
|
21.92km |
0.32km |
Ignore Track on right (this is a no through road) and proceed to cross Lawlers Creek at ford. If water depth is too great retrace route to Box Cutting Rd where you turn left and follow it through to the Princes Highway where you turn right to return to Narooma |
|
23.3km |
1.38km |
Bear right to join Mitchells Ridge Rd and pass Whittakers Crk Rd on left. Follow Mitchells Ridge Rd through to the Highway |
|
25.78km |
2.48km |
Turn right on to the Highway with care. Head south on the Highway across Lawlers Creek Bridge. CAUTION No shoulder lane on the bridge so wait until there is no traffic behind before crossing it. |
|
27.97km |
2.19km |
Turn left off the Princes Highway at major intersection with Dalmeny Dr |
|
28.59km |
0.62km |
Join cycle path near Dalmeny Sporting Club and follow signs for cycle route Nar1 to Narooma |
|
28.65km |
0.07km |
Cross Binalong St and stay on cycle path |
|
30.02km |
1.36km |
Follow cycle path left around foreshore out to headland |
|
30.41km |
0.4km |
Good view point, continue on cyclepath |
|
31.4km |
0.98km |
Join road until next corner |
|
31.62km |
0.22km |
Rejoin cyclepath to left |
|
32.51km |
0.89km |
Stay on cycle path and head south to Kianga |
|
35.72km |
3.21km |
Follow cycle path to left along Centenary Dr |
|
35.91km |
0.19km |
Pass access road to reserve on left. cycle path veers left down the hill. |
|
36.68km |
0.77km |
Stay on cycle path alongside car park and join timber boardwalk along Wagonga Inlet |
|
37.22km |
0.55km |
Cross road/car park and join bitumen track up the hill to the highway |
|
37.33km |
0.1km |
At top of hill follow the pathway behind guardrail down to the bridge |
|
37.49km |
0.16km |
Dismount and walk bikes on footway across the bridge |
|
37.67km |
0.18km |
Remount and rejoin the cyclepath |
|
37.82km |
0.15km |
Turn right into Riverside Dr and follow cycle path back to start of ride |
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38.6km FINISH |
0.78km |
End of Ride. Time for coffee!! |
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CYCLING
SAFETY TIPS
- Wear an approved helmet andr bright clothing to make you more visible.
- Even on the quiet gravel roads it is important to keep to the left as vehicles can be encountered unexpectedly on bends.
- Cycle in single file on busy roads, and particularly adjacent to unbroken double lines and any winding road with poor visibility.
- Riding two abreast is allowed on quieter stretches. You must not ride more than 1.5m apart.
- Carry a tool kit with spare tube and pump.
- Make sure you take plenty of water with you.
- Wear gloves to protect your hands.
- Don't forget the sunscreen ands sunglasses
- Be careful on gravel surfaces, by not braking or turning suddenly.
- Gravel roads may have pot holes, scours, waterholes, corrugations, loose or slippery surfaces, so ride to the conditions.
Cycling and Cycleways Brochure3.48 MB PDF
Eurobodalla has 32 kilometres of cycleways. These are detailed with maps in this brochure, also available at the Visitor Centres, or by phone 1800 802 528.
