Narooma

New South Wales, Australia

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January 2024

A 5 hour drive south of Sydney, Narooma is a popular holiday destination, known for its azure waters and beautiful natural surrounds.

A view of Wagonga Inlet from the south
A view of Wagonga Inlet from the south
The water certainly looks appealing!
The water certainly looks appealing!
Bar Beach is a sheltered beach, popular with families
Bar Beach is a sheltered beach, popular with families
As is Handkerchief Beach, a tidal lagoon with gentle currents
As is Handkerchief Beach, a tidal lagoon with gentle currents
Sunset over the inlet
Sunset over the inlet

Further south, near the town of Tilba, sits Gulaga, a mountain and prominent landmark. At only 800m, the hike to the top is a relatively easy 4-hour return.

The walk begins through some lovely green fields
The walk begins through some lovely green fields
A couple of horses - hopefully having a good time
A couple of horses - hopefully having a good time
You ascend through quite open, sunny rainforest
You ascend through quite open, sunny rainforest
Until you near the summit, where the canopy closes in
Until you near the summit, where the canopy closes in
On descent, a fog enveloped the forest
On descent, a fog enveloped the forest
The boulders have spiritual significance to the local Aboriginal people
The boulders have spiritual significance to the local Aboriginal people