# Best Walks in Narooma | Coastal Walks & Boardwalk Guide Canonical: https://bookfromowner.com.au/guides/nsw/south-coast/narooma/best-walks/ Type: AttractionGuide Location: Narooma, Eurobodalla Coast, NSW Last updated: 2026-06-01 > The best walks in Narooma — the Mill Bay Boardwalk and Wagonga Inlet foreshore, the headland and Bar Beach loop, the Glasshouse Rocks coast, Mystery Bay, and the Dalmeny-to-Narooma coastal track. Distances, difficulty, who each suits and what to skip. ## Quick Answer - Best for: Walkers, families & wildlife lovers - Price range: Free - Vibe: Inlet boardwalk to wild coast - Distance: All within minutes of town ## 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 the best walk in Narooma? A: The Mill Bay Boardwalk is the standout — a flat, largely accessible loop over the clear shallows of Wagonga Inlet where stingrays glide below the planks and seals are sometimes spotted near the boat ramp. It suits absolutely everyone, from prams to grandparents, and most visitors walk it slowly and more than once. The headland walk above Bar Beach is the best for big coastal views and whale watching. Q: Are there accessible or pram-friendly walks in Narooma? A: Yes — the Mill Bay Boardwalk is flat, raised and largely accessible, and the Wagonga Inlet foreshore walk is mostly flat and even. Both suit prams, wheelchairs on the boardwalk sections, and the less mobile. The headland is an easy graded track, while Glasshouse Rocks and the Dalmeny coast walk are uneven and not suitable for prams. Q: Can I see whales on a Narooma walk? A: Yes — humpback and southern right whales migrate past the Narooma headlands from May to November, and the headland above Bar Beach and the Gap lookout on Wagonga Head are among the best free shore-based whale-watching spots on the coast. Bring binoculars and a wind layer, and walk up at first light for the calmest viewing. Q: Are the Narooma coastal walks suitable for children and dogs? A: The boardwalk and foreshore walks are excellent for both — flat, safe and dog-friendly on lead, with rays and seals to spot. The headland suits kids on the graded path with supervision near the edges. Glasshouse Rocks and the Dalmeny coast walk involve slippery rock and uneven ground, so keep young children close and check current dog signage, which varies by section. Q: When is the best time to walk in Narooma? A: Early morning, in any season — the inlet is glassiest, the wildlife is most active, the light is softest and the tracks are quietest. For specific walks: Glasshouse Rocks needs low tide, Mystery Bay is a sunset walk, and the headland is best at sunrise. Winter brings whales, empty beaches and the clearest light, while autumn offers the most comfortable walking temperatures. Q: Do I need to drive between the Narooma walks? A: The Mill Bay Boardwalk, foreshore walk and headland are all within a short walk of the town centre and link together. Glasshouse Rocks is minutes south by car (or a low-tide beach walk from the surf beach), Mystery Bay is about 10km south, and the Dalmeny coast walk runs north through Kianga. A car opens up the full set, but you can fill a morning on foot from town alone. ## At a Glance - Easiest walk: Mill Bay Boardwalk — flat, accessible, rays and seals below the planks - Best for wildlife: Wagonga Inlet foreshore — pelicans, rays, the occasional seal - Most dramatic: Glasshouse Rocks coast — ancient tilted rock, best at low tide - Longest: Dalmeny-to-Narooma coastal walk — beaches, headlands and bush - Best for sunset: Mystery Bay — granite boulders, 10km south - What to bring: Grippy shoes, water, sun protection, a wind layer on the headlands ## Featured - 1. Mill Bay Boardwalk — Easy · ~1km · 30–45min · Accessible - Why people love it: It’s the walk where the wildlife comes to you — rays gliding below the planks and seals off the breakwater, all on a flat, accessible loop anyone can do. - Don't miss: Stingrays gliding below the planks in the clear shallows — best in the still early morning. - Good to know: It’s open and exposed with no shade — bring sun protection and a hat. The wildlife is wild: look, don’t feed, and keep dogs on a short lead. - 2. Wagonga Inlet Foreshore Walk — Easy · flat · walk as far as you like - Why people love it: It’s the everyday walk that makes Narooma feel liveable — flat, calm-water and dog-friendly, the loop locals do every morning. - Don't miss: An early-morning loop with the inlet glassy and the working harbour just stirring. - Good to know: It’s a there-and-back rather than a circuit, so plan your turnaround — and while it’s dog-friendly on lead, keep clear of the wildlife and the working boat ramps. - 3. Narooma Headland & Bar Beach Loop — Easy–moderate · ~2km · 1h · whales in season - Why people love it: It’s the free experience visitors mention first — a whole headland of open Pacific, whales in season, and the best sunrise in town. - Don't miss: Whales off the headland between May and November; sunrise over the Pacific in summer. - Good to know: It’s exposed and the wind off the Pacific is real at dawn — bring a layer, and stay off the rock platforms below the lookout when the swell is up. - 4. Glasshouse Rocks Coastal Walk — Moderate · best at low tide · dramatic coast - Why people love it: It’s the most photographed stretch of the Narooma coast — tilted ancient rock glowing at low tide, with rock pools you can explore for an hour. - Don't miss: The tilted rock formations and rock pools at low tide; the panorama from the cemetery trail at high tide. - Good to know: It’s unpatrolled, the rock is slippery and the surf surges — wear grippy shoes, go at low tide, keep kids close, and never turn your back on the ocean. Not a walk for prams or the unsteady. - 5. Mystery Bay Walk — Easy · ~10km south · 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, mirror-still water, and usually almost no one there. - Don't miss: Walking out among the granite boulders at golden hour as they glow orange. - 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 near dark. - 6. Dalmeny-to-Narooma Coastal Walk — Moderate · several km · beaches, headlands & bush - Why people love it: It’s the walk for space and solitude — empty golden beaches and quiet headlands strung together, often with no one else in sight. - Don't miss: An early-morning stretch along empty golden sand with the dog, before anyone else is about. - Good to know: It’s longer and more uneven than the boardwalk, with soft sand and informal sections — not ideal for prams, very young kids or the less mobile, and the quiet beaches are mostly unpatrolled, so don’t plan a swim here. ## What travellers say - [positive] The Mill Bay Boardwalk: The most-praised walk in town — the clear water, the rays beneath the planks and the easy access make it the one walk visitors repeat. - [mixed] Match the walk to your group: The walks range from accessible boardwalks to slippery coastal rock — visitors who pick the right walk for their group are delighted; those who take young kids onto the headland rocks or expect a flat path at Glasshouse Rocks are caught out. - [positive] What a recent visitor said: - [positive] What a recent visitor said: - [positive] What a recent visitor said: