# Best Things to Do in Narooma | Narooma Attractions Guide Canonical: https://bookfromowner.com.au/guides/nsw/south-coast/narooma/best-things-to-do/ Type: ActivityGuide Location: Narooma, Eurobodalla Coast, NSW Last updated: 2026-06-01 > Discover the best things to do in Narooma across every interest — sunrise on the headland, surfing, oysters at the fish co-op, Montague Island diving, Mystery Bay sunset, live music and the experiences most visitors never find. ## Quick Answer - Best for: First-timers & active travellers - Price range: Many are free - Vibe: A coastal day, dawn to dark - Distance: 4 hrs south of Sydney ## Featured Properties - BIG4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park: 4.4/5 (665 reviews) Book direct: http://www.eastsnarooma.com.au/ BIG4 Narooma Easts Holiday Park — Narooma - Amooran Oceanside Apartments and Motel: 4.4/5 (275 reviews) Book direct: http://www.amooran.com.au/ Amooran Oceanside Apartments and Motel — Narooma - Discovery Parks - Narooma Beach: 4.2/5 (330 reviews) Book direct: https://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/caravan-parks/new-south-wales/south-coast/narooma-beach?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_term=visit-website&utm_content=DHP-NSW-Narooma-Beach Discovery Parks - Narooma Beach — Narooma ## FAQ Q: What is Narooma most famous for? A: Narooma is most widely known for three things: its Wagonga Inlet oysters, consistently rated among the best in NSW; Montague Island, the offshore nature reserve that hosts Grey nurse sharks, fur seals and little penguins; and its position as one of the most accessible and genuinely unspoiled coastal towns on the Sapphire Coast. The surf, the diving and the waterfront atmosphere round out the reputation. Q: What are the best free things to do in Narooma? A: The best free attractions include sunrise from the headland above Bar Beach, whale watching from the Gap lookout on Wagonga Head between May and November, walking the Wagonga Inlet foreshore track, swimming at Main Beach during patrolled hours, and the sunset at Mystery Bay ten kilometres south. The working harbour atmosphere at the fish co-op costs nothing to soak up either. Q: How many days do I need in Narooma? A: Three to four nights is ideal for the full range of Narooma attractions. The experiences are spread across the day and the coast — a single day gives you the headland, the oysters and a beach, but not the dive, the inlet paddle, the festivals or the second sunset. The town rewards a slower stay. Q: Is Narooma good for families or for grandparents? A: Both. Families get the netted swimming enclosure at Bar Beach South, the Montague Island penguin tours, the flat foreshore and the fish co-op. Less-mobile and older visitors do well too — the headland lookout, the foreshore walk and the co-op are all easy-access, and the Montague boat tours suit non-divers. Confirm fitness requirements for any water-based activity before booking. Q: What are the best things to do in Narooma in winter? A: Winter is arguably Narooma’s most underrated season. Whale watching peaks from May to August with humpbacks and southern right whales passing close to shore, the Grey nurse shark diving at Montague Island is best between April and August, the town is uncrowded and accommodation is cheaper. The foreshore walks, fish co-op, cafes and galleries all operate year-round. Q: How do I get to Montague Island? A: Montague Island is accessible by licensed boat tour from Narooma harbour only — there is no public ferry. Tours include wildlife viewing, seasonal penguin colony visits and diving options, are weather-dependent and subject to cancellation, and must be booked in advance. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website has current information on island access. ## At a Glance - Best season: Autumn (Mar–May) and spring (Sep–Nov) — warm, clear, fewer crowds - Drive from Sydney: ~350km — 4 to 4.5 hours via the Princes Highway - Drive from Canberra: ~220km — 2.5 to 3 hours via the Kings and Princes Highways - Closest airport: Moruya (approx. 45 min north); Canberra for major connections - Recommended stay: 3 to 4 nights for the full range of Narooma attractions - Getting around: Car essential — attractions are spread across town and coast ## Featured - 1. Sunrise at Narooma Headland — Free · Before 7am · The best free thing in town - Why people love it: It's the experience visitors mention first and rate highest — free, ten minutes from the cabin, and the kind of stillness you can't manufacture. - Don't miss: Arriving 20 minutes before sunrise in winter, when the light catches the spray off the headland. - Good to know: It's exposed and the wind off the Pacific is real at dawn — bring a layer, and skip the rocks below the lookout if the swell is up. - 2. Surfing the Narooma Breaks — Morning · Beginner to intermediate - Why people love it: It's the rare surf town that beginners and families actually feel welcome in — uncrowded, forgiving, and friendly in the line-up. - Don't miss: Bar Beach at mid-tide on a clean south-east swell, before the morning wind. - Good to know: Bar Beach is a point break with current — not the spot for an absolute beginner. Send first-timers and kids to patrolled Main Beach instead. - 3. Oysters at the Narooma Fish Co-op — Late morning · The most local thing in town - Why people love it: It's the experience that defines Narooma for most visitors — the freshest oysters of your life, eaten off the wharf for the price of a cafe lunch. - Don't miss: A dozen freshly shucked Wagonga Inlet oysters eaten on the wharf at midday. - Good to know: Hours move with the fishing season and aren't always retail-standard — phone ahead so you don't arrive to a closed door. Not for anyone who dislikes seafood; there's no full menu here. - 4. Diving & Snorkelling at Montague Island — Afternoon · The headline attraction - Why people love it: It's the experience people travel to Narooma for — sharks, seals and penguins on a single offshore island most Australians have never heard of. - Don't miss: Grey nurse sharks at Montague between April and August; penguins for the non-divers. - Good to know: Trips are weather-dependent and cancel at short notice — build a buffer day into your plan and don't book it for your only afternoon in town. - 5. Sunset at Mystery Bay — Free · 5pm to sunset · The coast’s best sunset - Why people love it: It's the most photographed sunset on the Sapphire Coast for good reason — granite glowing orange, calm water, and usually almost no one there. - Don't miss: The granite boulders glowing at golden hour, ideally on a still weeknight. - Good to know: Parking is informal and fills on summer weekends, and the boulders get slippery and dark fast after sunset — bring a torch and grippy shoes, and don't let young kids scramble unsupervised. - 6. Live Music & the Oyster Festival — After dark · Festivals & local venues - Why people love it: The Oyster Festival is the one weekend Narooma turns it on — live music, the year's freshest oysters and a waterfront full of people who came specifically for it. - Don't miss: The Narooma Oyster Festival in May — plan the trip around it if you can. - Good to know: Event dates shift year to year and accommodation books out for festival weekends — confirm dates with organisers and book early, or you'll miss out on both. ## What travellers say - [positive] A genuine working town: Visitors love that Narooma feels real rather than staged — the fishing co-op, the surf, the oysters and the dive boats all serve locals first. - [mixed] Everything is spread out: The attractions run along the coast rather than clustering in one street — visitors with a car and a loose plan are delighted; those expecting a walkable strip feel the gaps. - [positive] What a recent visitor said: - [positive] What a recent visitor said: - [positive] What a recent visitor said: