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Mystery Bay lookout

Eurobodalla National Park

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Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Mystery Bay lookout.

Getting there and parking

Mystery Bay lookout is in the southern precinct of Eurobodalla National Park. To get there:

  • Turn off the Princes Highway onto Mystery Bay Road (which is approximately 8km south of Narooma).
  • Drive to the end of Mystery Bay Road.

Road quality

  • Sealed roads

Vehicle access

  • 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

  • All weather

Parking

Parking is available in an asphalt carpark at Mystery Bay lookout.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Eurobodalla National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Autumn

Head out for a spot of fishing – either from the beach or lakeside, on a boat or from a kayak.

Spring

A lovely time of year to walk all or a short part the Bingi Dreaming track – coastal banksias and a range of other wildflowers will be on display.

Summer

The perfect time of year for a family camping holiday by the beach – try Congo campground near Moruya or Beachcomber Holiday Park near Bodalla.

Winter

Head to Mystery Bay for a picnic and spot of whale watching. be sure to take your binoculars for a close up view.

Weather, temperature and rainfall

Summer temperature

Average

18°C and 23°C

Winter temperature

Average

6°C and 17°C

Rainfall

Wettest month

March

Driest month

July

Facilities

Toilets

There's an ambulant toilet at the lookout, south of the picnic tables.

Picnic tables

There's a picnic table and shelter at the lookout.

Barbecue facilities

  • Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Boat ramp

Carpark

Drinking water

Step-free access

The lookout area is step-free and mostly flat with some gentle slopes., There are no pathways - you'll need to cross over grass to see the view and reach the facilities.

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

Beach safety

Beaches in this park are not patrolled and can have strong rip currents. These beach safety tips will help you and your family stay safe in the water.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Accessibility

Disability access level - medium

Mystery Bay lookout is step-free and mostly flat with some gentle slopes. There are no pathways - you'll need to cross over flat grass to see the view and reach the facilities.

There's an ambulant toilet at the lookout.

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.

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