So… you’re thinking of doing the Jetblack Wild Wombat event on the weekend of 30 November – 1 December 2019. How about start planning a trip – race on the Saturday and enjoy a couple of days before and after the event with your family, partner or mates in and around the Eurobodalla region on the beautiful South Coast of NSW!
We just spent a couple of days ‘down there’ and here is our account of it – scroll down for the 101-list!
The Rocky Trail crew did and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves – looking at this list, we just can’t wait to visit the new home of our ‘wild wombat’ to make more ticks! We highlighted, what we’ve done below.
Here we go – how many things will you do? – Sign up for the Jetblack Wild Wombat and number 81 has your name all over it!!!
- 1. Take a journey up Gulaga (Mt Dromedary) – why not learn all about the ancient history of this region on one of the Southbound Escapes Aboriginal story tours?
- 2. Hire a tinnie and explore Tuross Lake
- 3. Enjoy fish and chips at the Bay (beware of the gulls!)
- 4. Do some shopping at Mogo *we loved it*
- 5. Take a walk around Broulee Island
- 6. Discover the historic All Saints Church at Bodalla
- 7. Drop a fishing line into the many waterways
- 8. Smell the roses at Foxglove Spires Garden, Tilba Tilba
- 9. Skydive from Moruya Airport
- 10. Visit the Saturday markets at Moruya *amazing local produce and treats*
- 11. Pan for gold at Old Mogo Town *yep, we tried our luck!*
- 12. Go diving and discover an underwater wonderland in Batemans Marine Park
- 13. Cuddle a cute wombat at Birdland *yaaaassssss, Juliane absolutely fell in love with the little fellow*
- 14. Learn how to surf
- 15. Kayak the unspoiled Tomaga River
- 16. Say hello to the white lions at Mogo Zoo *we saw and heard them ROAR*
- 17. Walk the Bingi Dreaming Track
- 18. Discover the mysteries of Mystery Bay
- 19. Go surfing at splendid South Broulee
- 20. Take in the awesome views at Hanging Mountain lookout
- 21. Kayak the still waters of Durras Lake
- 22. Photograph a sunset, and then capture the sun rise
- 23. Savour some sweets at Mogo *yummm*
- 24. Enjoy the latest movie at Batemans Bay or Narooma Cinemas
- 25. Drive deep inland to the spectacular Deua National Park
- 26. Have a beer at an historic pub in Moruya
- 27. Visit the fascinating Forest Gallery at South Durras
- 28. Take a Merinda lunch cruise up the Clyde River
- 29. Charter a yacht from Batemans Bay
- 30. Dine, dance and enjoy the entertainment at one of the local Clubs
- 31. Cycle with friendly locals Mondays; everyone’s welcome
- 32. Admire regional art work at the Land of Many Waters Gallery
- 33. Find the potato at Potato Point
- 34. Walk along superb beaches (over 80 to choose from)
- 35. Indulge in some ‘retail therapy’ in Batemans Bay *yes had to be done*
- 36. Go horse riding in the forest near Bodalla
- 37. Take a drive around Wagonga Inlet
- 38. Pop into the visitor centres in Batemans Bay and Narooma
- 39. Dive with the seal colony at Montague Island
- 40. Take a trip to Montague Island; better still stay over night
- 41. Explore the cycle and walking track at Dalmeny
- 42. Have coffee with a friend in one of our great cafés *lovely breakfast at Grumpy & Sweetheart in Mogo!*
- 43. Pick up some famous flavoursome cheeses at Central Tilba and Bodalla
- 44. Take the family for lunch at the cafés overlooking Tuross Lake
- 45. Collect unique craft works at Central Tilba
- 46. Go whale watching from Narooma
- 47. Relax, have a massage, have a facial, pamper your body
- 48. Walk along Murra Murra Mia Walkway in Batemans Bay
- 49. Pull up a chair and do some beach fishing
- 50. Go on a tour with Southbound Escapes and peer through Australia Rock at Narooma * we loved it!*
- 51. Look for stingrays at the Mill Bay Boardwalk in Narooma
- 52. Visit the little penguins on Montague Island
- 53. Hire a guide and go fishing
- 54. Launch your own boat and chase some bream
- 55. Catch some live music during Festival time
- 56. Shuck oysters at the Oyster Shed *de.li.cious*
- 57. Look for a starfish in rockpools *so much fun!*
- 58. Brush up on your history at the Moruya and Batemans Bay Museums
- 59. Contemplate life from the old wharf at Nelligen
- 60. Wave to the seals and see them wave back
- 61. Spy a dolphin from the headland
- 62. Embark on the Eucalypt Walk
- 63. Take in the vista at Burrewarra Point
- 64. Chase a marlin offshore on a charter
- 65. Take a guided walk around Central Tilba
- 66. Have a coffee and take in the art at TOSH Gallery
- 67. Explore the Aboriginal walk at Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens
- 68. Indulge in fudge or ice-cream (or both) at Mogo
- 69. Rummage for your own bait and wet a line
- 70. Find fine teas, great coffee and old fashioned lollies at Gundary Store, Moruya
- 71. Have a retro lunch at Quarterdeck Cafe, Narooma
- 72. Feed the fish from Preddeys Wharf, Moruya
- 73. Spoil your pooch with a doggicino in Narooma
- 74. Snorkel at Mystery Bay
- 75. Savour a Ploughman’s Lunch, sip wine and be serenaded at Tilba Valley Winery
- 76. Walk through the spotted gum forest at the Cullendulla Mangrove Walk
- 77. Indulge in champagne and oysters on a kayak tour
- 78. Be challenged by Hogan’s Hole at Narooma Golf Course
- 79. Let Dave take you on a Coast Encounters sightseeing tour
- 80. Be inspired and paint the landscape
- 81. Mountain Bike in and around Mogo *yahoooooo*
- 82. Have a flutter at the next Moruya Jockey Club race meeting
- 83. Captain your own houseboat up the Clyde River
- 84. Be charmed by Charlie on the Wagonga Princess
- 85. Rustle up a snag and hire a BBQ pontoon
- 86. Grab a good book and read under the Norfolk Pines at Tuross Head
- 87. Pitch a tent in a stunning beach camp ground
- 88. Ace your mate on the tennis court
- 89. Find treasure at Treasures of the Deep
- 90. Dine on seafood at a waterfront restaurant
- 91. See kangaroos in the wild at Murramarang National Park
- 92. Visit one of our coastal villages
- 93. Rainy day – let the kids enjoy soft play indoors *our little toddler was happily bouncing around*
- 94. Put a shrimp on the barbie at Corrigans Park
- 95. Picnic and play at Malua Bay
- 96. Turn on the lights at the Narooma Visitor Centre Lighthouse Museum
- 97. Listen to the bellbirds at gorgeous Trunketabella Gardens
- 98. Join local kayakers Friday mornings for a paddle and coffee at Tuross Head
- 99. Hunt for antiques
- 100.Play around at Batemans Bay Mini Golf or play a round at Catalina Country Club
- 101.Enjoy yourself …. and bring out your better nature *we sooooo did!*
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