Tuross Head: Foreshore Ride, Kayak Route and Local History

Tuross Head brings together water activities, historic places to visit and golf in a varied local setting. If you are comparing hotels for a trip, the specific activities can help you choose a destination that suits your interests. This way, you can check whether Tuross Head fits the planned focus of your trip.

Location between lakes and national park

Tuross Head lies on a flat headland between two lakes fed by the Tuross River. Eurobodalla National Park extends north from Tuross Head to Congo. These two scales provide a simple way to orient yourself on a map: the flat headland between the lakes as the immediate setting, and the park extending north to Congo as the regional reference.

Cycling by the water

The Tuross Head Foreshore Ride starts at Kyla Oval on Hector McWilliams Drive. Its 12-kilometre return route follows a car-free shared path along the shores of Coila Lake, the ocean and the Tuross River. This ride brings lake, ocean and river shores together in one route.

Out by kayak

The Tuross Lake kayak route is 18 kilometres long and is also a return route. From Tuross Head, it heads north to Horse Island, then west through the river estuary to and around Borang Lake. The return leg runs south of Horse Island. Local conditions may vary; check them before paddling.

When choosing between the routes, more than length matters: the Foreshore Ride is 12 kilometres return, while the kayak route is 18 kilometres. The ride follows a car-free shared foreshore path; the kayak route crosses Tuross Lake, passes through the river estuary to Borang Lake and goes around it. The options therefore differ both in mode of transport and in route.

Historic places and remembrance

The historic boat sheds in the Tuross Head Heritage Area are on Trafalgar Road; a visit is recommended. A plaque honouring Eva Mylott is in Eva Mylott Park on Jutland Ave. At McWilliam Park on Tarandore Point, you can stroll among the Norfolk Island pines. The boat sheds and the plaque offer different points of historical interest; a walk among the pines adds a landscape perspective. All three places are in Tuross Head, but each represents a different aspect of local heritage.

Golf and boat hire

Club Tuross has a nine-hole golf course with dual tees, where you can play 18 holes. The distinction is important: nine holes describes the course layout; the dual tees allow for an 18-hole round. Kayaks and canoes can be hired from OBrien's Boatshed on Nelson Parade. If you plan to hire equipment, check availability for your date in advance, as service information may change.

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