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4 October 20245 October 2024

Mill Bay Boardwalk Australia

Looking over Wagonga Inlet from the Mill Bay Boardwalk

Mill Bay Boardwalk Australia

Running along the northern side of the Wagonga Inlet, the Mill Bay Boardwalk is the perfect way to appreciate Narooma. Narooma itself is located on the New South Wales south coast, around a three-hour drive from Canberra, Australia.

Getting There

Access is very easy, with a large carpark nearby. Accessible to wheelchairs, the boardwalk is flat and runs for 350m around the bay.

The Boardwalk

While walking along the boardwalk, keep a lookout for wildlife. We were lucky enough to see an Australasian Darter eating a fish it had caught. Resting on a rock not far away, a pelican was sunning itself and drying its wings.

At several places, the pathway has been widened and bench seats installed so that people can fish. This is great, because it allows room to fish, while people can walk through on the boardwalk without getting tangles in fishing lines.

This was a nice little walk with great views over the water. Worth having a look at if you are in the area.

To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.

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27 June 202320 June 2023

Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk

Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk

Located in the Kuring-gai Chase National Park, access to the Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk will cost $12.00 per car for a day. This will cover you for any other parts of the National Park you visit on that day too. The fee allows you to use the picnic areas and walking tracks in the area, which are well maintained by NSW Parks and Wildlife. Payment can be made at the entry gate as you drive in.

Our first stop was Empire Marina, where the still morning are provided amazing reflections on the water of the boats and surrounding forest. After this we drove to the southern end of the Bobbin Head picnic area, where the boardwalk starts.

View from Empire Marina to the picnic grounds

Boats at Empire Marina Bobbin Head — View from Empire Marina to the picnic grounds

The Boardwalk

The boardwalk meanders through the mangroves and there are information signs to help you learn more about the environment and plenty of opportunities to see the mangroves and crabs up close. Because it was low tide when we went, we didn’t see any crabs, only the openings to their burrows.

The boardwalk is 552 meters long and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Along the way we had more amazing reflections in Cockle Creek as well as views of the mangroves.

The track continues into the forest as Gibberagong Track, which we followed for a short distance to get more views over the creek.

This was a great little walk with amazing views. We were the only ones there during our visit early on a winter morning, but in summer it is very busy.

Suspension bridge through the mangroves Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk — Suspension bridge through the mangroves

Metal sculpture of Cunningham's Skink Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk — Metal sculpture of Cunningham’s Skink

Cowan Creek Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk — Cowan Creek

Eroded sandstone Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk — Eroded sandstone

Trees growing in the sandstone on the river bank

Brush Turkey Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk — Brush Turkey

View over Cowan Creek Bobbin Head Mangrove Boardwalk — View over Cowan Creek

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To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.

18 February 202310 February 2023

Swansea Boardwalk New South Wales

Swansea Boardwalk

Only opened in late 2022, the new 230m long Swansea Boardwalk is a great way to experience Lake Macquarie and the mangrove forest. Located near Swansea New South Wales it is easily accessible with a newly upgraded carpark. Access onto the boardwalk is wheelchair friendly, with the boardwalk being flat its entire length.

The Boardwalk

At only 230m, this is a very short walk, however the views are amazing. Being able to walk through the mangroves and not getting you feet wet and muddy is great. You are able to see into mud flats at low tide and see into the forest.

As you walk the views over the lake are great. At the end of the walk, you can see over the Lake to Wangi Wangi and the old decommissioned power station. A small dirt track continues from this point along the Swansea Channel for those who want to extend their walk.