explore unspoiled coast from the popular Betka Beach (a good place to swim), to the rugged Quarry Beach
(lots of rocks), to the serene and peaceful Secret Beach, to shore fishing off of Shipwreck Creek beach;
slide down the huge sand dune at the end of Tip Beach;
at Betka Beach, discover the small rocky headland (heading away from Mallacoota) that leads to a
second beach which has amazing rock formations. Keep on walking until it looks like another end,
but once again you can cross over a small headland and on to a third beach and magnificent cliffs.
This walk has to be done at the right tide times. To return, just go back the way you came.
explore Mallacoota Inlet and the Top and Bottom Lakes by boat (hire boats available) or by foot – lots of picnic spots around;
spend a day fishing from the numerous jetties or take out a boat for flat head and bream;
paddle a canoe or kayak up Genoa or Wallagaraugh Rivers; go snorkelling at Quarry Beach; or surfing / body boarding at Bastion Point or Tip Beaches;
go windsurfing or sailing, which are ideal on the lake;
visit a WWII Bunker, out past Betka Beach and near the airfield, used by the RAAF as an operations room for
coastal intelligence activity in the region;
explore the diverse Croajingolong National Park which stretches for more than 100kms, and has many native
orchards and wildflower species, as well as home to numerous species of wild birds, the Eastern Grey kangaroos,
possums, gliders, tree goannas, sea eagles, lyrebirds, kingfishers, and on and on and on;
take one of six separate walking tracks, including beach, lake and forest walks;
spot dolphins riding the waves, or bird watch from the shores of the Inlet;
go prawning, if they are running – and there is no moon;
chillax, and enjoy some meditation time;
enjoy the amazing sunsets, for which the region is renowned; or
visit Gabo Island, with access to the island by air or sea subject to weather. The island is home to a host of seabirds
and is a good spot to watch whales, dolphins and seals. You can even stay on Gabo Island, in the assistant light keeper’s
residence which has three bedrooms and can accommodate eight people (bookings many months in advance essential for this one).
