Dalmeny: Beach Walk, Mummaga Lake and Coastal Route

Explore Dalmeny on foot, by bike and along a scenic coastal route. The differences are especially clear when you compare the routes: the walk follows Lake Brou towards Potato Point, the cycling route comes from Narooma, and Tourist Drive 5 offers another perspective on beaches and lookouts.

Walking from Dalmeny towards Potato Point

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

Two return-trip distances are relevant for planning: it is 8 kilometres to Lake Brou, while the full walk to Potato Point is 14 kilometres. This lets you choose your destination for the walk. If you opt for the longer beach walk, you have a clearly defined route ahead of you, without any implication about its pace or difficulty.

Mummaga Lake and its significance

Mummaga Lake lies behind Dalmeny Beach. It is surrounded to the north and west by Bodalla State Forest and Eurobodalla National Park. The lake is home to salt marshes and seagrass beds. It is also a well-known spot for fishing and netting prawns.

Mummaga Lake has long held special significance for the Walbunga, the Aboriginal people north of Narooma, who regard the land as sacred. The lake’s story therefore encompasses not only its landscape and recreational activities, but also this cultural connection. Visitors to Dalmeny can get to know the lake not only as a natural environment, but also in light of its significance to the Walbunga.

Guided nature activity for families

The family-friendly “Junior ranger: Eurobodalla coastal adventure” is a guided tour in Eurobodalla National Park, featuring hands-on activities in nature. It runs during school holidays. It is available on request for groups and schools of at least 10 people; bookings are required. The meeting point is Dalmeny Beach Walkway, 59 Mort Ave, Dalmeny.

The details about school holiday dates, groups and the meeting point make this tour a practical option for families who would like to include a guided nature activity in their trip. It differs from the beach walk: this is a guided tour with hands-on activities, while the walk is described in terms of its route and destinations.

Cycling route and Tourist Drive 5

The scenic cycling route from Narooma to Dalmeny is 21 kilometres long. It follows the shores of Wagonga Inlet, the Pacific Ocean and Mummaga Lake. The route ends at Dalmeny Sports Club; alternatively, you can start your ride there. The route described therefore includes both the Narooma-to-Dalmeny direction and the reverse journey starting at the club.

Tourist Drive 5 offers a different perspective, with Dalmeny at its northern end. From Narooma, the route passes a series of beaches. Headlands break up the journey with 180-degree views and good whale-watching lookouts during the annual spring migration. The cycling route and Tourist Drive differ in their mode of travel and the way their routes are described: one is a 21-kilometre cycling connection, while the other is a drive along several beaches with lookouts.

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Explore more places

If you’d like to explore more destination pages, you’ll also find Broulee, Narooma, Long Beach, Batemans Bay, Kianga, Moruya, Potato Point and Mossy Point here.

For the broader travel overview: Eurobodalla Shire Council.