Dalmeny: Beach Walk to Potato Point and Nature at Lake Mummaga

If you’re looking for a hotel in Dalmeny, you can get a sense of the destination through its nature and activity offerings: a long, wild and unspoilt beach walk leads via Lake Brou to Potato Point, Lake Mummaga borders the town, and a 21-kilometre cycling route runs from Narooma to Dalmeny. There is also a guided Junior Ranger program in Eurobodalla National Park. This offers options for a range of interests when planning your trip: coastal walking, lagoon scenery, cycling and a nature program during the school holidays.

Beach walk to Potato Point

The route from Dalmeny to Potato Point via Lake Brou is a long, wild and unspoilt beach walk in Eurobodalla National Park. It begins at the park opposite the shops in Dalmeny. From there, the route crosses a wooden footbridge over the Lake Mummaga inlet and continues to Dalmeny Beach.

The distances offer two different options: the return walk to Lake Brou is 8 kilometres; the walk to Potato Point via the lake is 14 kilometres in total, also as a return walk. This makes it possible to choose between the shorter route to Lake Brou and the longer beach walk. Walking times may vary depending on local conditions.

Lake Mummaga: lagoon, habitats and significance

Lake Mummaga borders Dalmeny and lies behind Dalmeny Beach. To the north and west, it is surrounded by Bodalla State Forest and Eurobodalla National Park. The lake is a lagoon with an entrance to the sea that is closed at times. Saltmarshes and seagrass beds are among its habitats.

Mummaga Lake is also a popular place for fishing and netting prawns. The lake has long held special significance for the Walbunga, the Aboriginal people north of Narooma, who regard the land as sacred. This cultural significance is part of the context of the place, alongside the lagoon’s natural features.

Junior Ranger tour in Eurobodalla National Park

The family-friendly “Junior ranger: Eurobodalla coastal adventure” is a guided tour in Eurobodalla National Park, with hands-on activities in nature. It takes place during the school holidays. Groups and schools of at least 10 people can request a tour. Booking is required.

The meeting point is the Dalmeny Beach Walkway, 59 Mort Ave, Dalmeny. If you’d like to include this tour in your travel plans, check booking options and availability before you arrive. The school holiday schedule and the requirement for groups and schools to request a tour are important conditions to keep in mind.

Cycling route and Tourist Drive 5

The 21-kilometre scenic cycling route from Narooma to Dalmeny follows the shores of Wagonga Inlet, the Pacific Ocean and Mummaga Lake. It ends at the Dalmeny Sports Club; alternatively, the club can be used as the starting point for the ride. The cycling route is another way to connect with Dalmeny along a route that follows several shorelines.

Dalmeny is also at the northern end of Tourist Drive 5. From Narooma, this route passes a series of beaches. Headlands offer 180-degree views, and there are good vantage points for whale watching during the annual spring migration. The timing of the migration and local conditions may vary.

Discover more destinations: Long Beach, Mossy Point, Narooma, Potato Point, Broulee, Batemans Bay, Kianga, Moruya.

For the broader travel overview: Eurobodalla Shire Council.