CYCLING in the Eurobodalla
Cycling is one of the true pleasures that the Eurobodalla Nature Coast offers.
With almost 400kms of easy pathways and trails along the coast and through villages and towns Eurobodalla does more than encourage you to bring your bike on holiday.
Be it easy shared cycleways by stunning ocean foreshores or mountain bike riding through one of the many national park and state forests trails Eurobodalla has a cycle experience for all levels.
Cycle Routes of the Eurobodalla
Eurobodalla Shire Council have, in consultation with Eurobodalla Bicycle Users Group (EuroBUG) have produced an excellent page which details 13 selected routes throughout the shire that cater for cyclists of all capabilities. The featured routes (with full details and maps) on the page have also been well sign posted to make navigation easy.
From North to South here are the shared cycle routes: (Routes by NUMBER; example DUR 1 - look for signposts)
Hyperlinks below on the Route Numbers will take you to route detail and incline maps.
DUR 1 - South Durras to Murramarang National Park
Spotted Gum Trail - South Durras to Murramarang National Park
DISTANCE: 24 km GRADE: easy then moderate
SUITABLE: Mountain bikes or hybrids
BB2 – Batehaven to Cullendulla wetlands
The Mangrove Tour - Batehaven to Cullendulla wetlands
DISTANCE: 18 km GRADE: easy, family friendly
SUITABLE: Mountain bikes or hybrids
A cycleway leads from Batemans Bay CBD to Batehaven along the Clyde River foreshore. In the other direction cross over the Batemans Bay bridge into Korners Park, then along the roadway to the end of Myamba Pde and explore the Cullendulla Boardwalk.
BB1 – Batemans Bay to Moruya via Coast Road
The Bay and beyond - Batemans Bay to Moruya via Coast Road
DISTANCE: 71km return
GRADE: moderate
SUITABLE: Road bikes and experienced riders
MOG1 - Mogo State Forest
Mogo Gold Fields Trek - Mogo State Forest
DISTANCE: 14km
GRADE: moderate, reasonable level of fitness required
SUITABLE: mountain bikes
BRO 1 - Broulee to Moruya Airport return via Mossy Point
Ride and Fly - Broulee to Moruya Airport return via Mossy Point
DISTANCE: 16km return along the back of the sand dunes of Bengello Beach
GRADE: easy along the old coast road
SUITABLE: for mountain bikes and hybrids - note gravel road section approaching airport
MOR1 - Moruya to South Head return
Town to Surf - Moruya to South Head return
DISTANCE: 16km return
GRADE: easy
SUITABLE: road bikes except extension to Congo Creek
MOR 2 - Valley View ride - Moruya to Araluen
DISTANCE: 60km
GRADE: moderate, reasonable level of fitness required
SUITABLE: Mountain bikes or hybrids
BOD 1 – Farm and Forest - Bodalla to Reedy
Creek DISTANCE: 50km return
GRADE: moderate, reasonable level of fitness required
SUITABLE: mountain bikes or hybrids
TUR 1 – Tuross Waters Foreshore Ride - Tuross Head Foreshore
DISTANCE: 12km return
GRADE: easy
SUITABLE: Road Bike, Family Friendly
Tuross Head has its own Tuross Head Cycling Guide that you can find HERE
NAR1 - Narooma Family - Narooma to Dalmeny and return
DISTANCE: 21 km return
GRADE: Easy
SUITABLE: Road bikes
NAR2 - Narooma Forest and Ocean Loop Wagonga Inlet Scenic Route
DISTANCE: 39km
GRADE: hard, suitable for fit and experienced riders
SUITABLE: Mountain bikes or hybrids
NAR 3 - Wine, History and Mystery Tour - Narooma to Mystery Bay and return
DISTANCE: 30 km return
GRADE: moderate, reasonable level of fitness required
SUITABLE: Mountain bikes or hybrids
NAR 4 - History and beyond Tilba - Narooma to Central Tilba and return
DISTANCE: 39 km
GRADE: moderate reasonable level of fitness required
SUITABLE: Mountain bikes or hybrids
If you didn't bring a bike along on your holiday you can always hire.
For those who have their bikes with them the Eurobodalla has excellent bike shops if you require parts or repair.
Mountain Biking:
Mogo State Forest has long and spectacular trails with smooth gravel and technical mountain trails perfect for down- hilling. Located in Mogo State Forest, this 14 kilometre forest track has routes ranging from beginners to the more experienced and adventurous. The track is a loop beginning and finishing at the trail head at the intersection of Maulbrooks and Dam Road, 5.2 kilometres west of the Princes Highway.
Although the track is used by local cycle clubs, all are welcome to enjoy this scenic forest track. To access, turn into Maulbrooks Road just 2.5 kilometres south of the historic goldmining village of Mogo.
There is a shed at the Maulbrooks Rd trail head with a map and any recent news about trail status. (source)
The Spotted Gum Trail north of Batemans Bay is 24 kilometers of easy to moderate cycling through a magical forest and its native bird population. The ride has an easy section at the start and becomes hilly in the middle section. The start is at the Durras Sports Ground. The route heads north through the village streets to the Durras Lake boat ramp, then along the lake foreshore along a track in front of the caravan park. It then heads back through the village streets to the ocean boat ramp.
Narooma has a mountain bike course.
More information HERE
After more challenging rides around the Eurobodalla?
EuroBUG provides a list of rides rides on its website
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The listed rides in the EuroBug site are conducted by EuroBUG with trained ride leaders. Many of the rides involve riding in remote areas, on rough roads and tracks, with poor or no mobile phone coverage. The routes in the Forest are sometimes not obvious, as additional tracks may have been created by forest operations which are not shown on maps. It is important that the remote area rides in particular, are only ridden by experienced riders who:
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Carry detailed map(s)
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Have adequate provision for breakdown repairs.
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Carry food and water
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Carry adequate clothing for adverse weather
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Give notice to an appropriate person of their intended route and estimated time of completion
The Narooma area provides the perfect location for some of the best bike rides, cycling holidays and cycle touring on the South Coast of New South Wales and the South East of Australia.
Whether you are a local cyclist, or are planning a weekend of bike riding or a cycling holiday in the area, there will be something for you on the Cycling Narooma pages.
Cycling Narooma provides details of 18 great bike rides in the Narooma, Tilba, Bermagui and Bodalla areas on the South Coast of New South Wales. They range from short, easy rides that are suitable for all the family, to half-day and full-day rides through some of the most magnificent coastal country one could find in the south-east corner of Australia. They cater for all tastes and all levels of fitness. They have even included a couple of challenging rides for the fit and enthusiastic riders.