Nelson Lagoon
Mimosa Rocks National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Nelson Lagoon.
Getting there and parking
Nelson Lagoon is in the southern part Mimosa Rocks National Park. To get there:
- From Tathra, follow Tathra-Bermagui Road.
- Turn right onto Nelson Lake Road and follow the signs to Nelson Beach
- Nelson Lagoon is a short walk from the carpark
Road quality
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available at Nelson Beach.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Mimosa Rocks National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Head to one of the park's headlands for great whale watching – don't forget your binoculars for up close views.
Summer
A great time for a family camping holiday by the beach, try Aragunnu campground or Gillards campground .
Winter
Keep your eyes on the parks winter-flowering plants, like spotted gums, mugga ironbark and coastal banksia for honeaters and lorikeets.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
44.5°C
Winter temperature
Average
2°C and 18°C
Lowest recorded
-8.1°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
February and March
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
454.2mm
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Fishing
A current NSW recreational fishing licence is required when fishing in all waters.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Narooma office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Office open by appointment only. Closed public holidays.
- 02 4476 0800
- npws.eurobodalla@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 10 Graham Street, Narooma NSW 2546
Park info
- in Mimosa Rocks National Park in the South Coast region
Mimosa Rocks National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.