Tathra to Bermagui Coastal Drive

ICONIC SAPPHIRE COAST ROAD TRIP

Take a coastal drive from Tathra to Bermagui along the idyllic Bermagui-Tathra Road. Lined by spotted gums, you’ll cruise through stunning country farmland on charming one-lane timber bridges, surrounded by wooded mountains. The road is dotted with signposts to Mimosa Rocks National Park, leading to hidden estuaries, secluded beaches, walking tracks and picnic spots.

Wajurda Point lookout

Just a short drive north of Tathra, Wajurda Point lookout highlights the natural beauty of Mimosa Rocks National Park.

Follow the 500m Wajurda Point walking track until you reach the elevated lookout platform, offering spectacular ocean views of unspoilt rugged coastline. From the lookout, catch the fresh ocean breeze as you gaze north across Nelson Beach to Baronda Headland.

It's a great spot to look for dolphins and enjoy some whale watching during spring. You might also see kangaroos, wallabies or echidnas darting through the forest.

MOON BAY

Upon reaching the sandy and secluded Moon Bay, you’re bound to think the steep walk back will be worth it.

Kick off your shoes to feel the sand between your toes or dip them in the cool water. If you’re interested in fishing, bring along your gear – it’s a great spot to drop a line or catch a wave.

Spend some time exploring the historic artefacts in the area – you might notice rusted stubs of mooring rings and grooves cut into the cliffs – the remains of the log slide and mooring site where timber and farm products were loaded onto barges for transfer to ships.

BITHRY INLET

Bithry Inlet is a pristine estuary located at the mouth of Wapengo Lake. Enjoy a stroll along the sandy shores, take a dip in the warmer months or enjoy beach or estuary fishing.

Toilet amenities, picnic tables, and BBQ areas make it an excellent place to come to relax. From the picnic area it is possible to walk along the coast all the way to Middle Beach.

Wapengo Lake is a significant oyster-producing estuary of the Sapphire Coast, having supported a thriving oyster farming industry since the late 1880s. Wapengo Rocks was first oyster farm in Australia to be certified organic, and their multi award-winning oysters can be savoured in local restaurants and eateries in Tathra and Bermagui.

ARAGUNNU & MIMOSA ROCKS WALKING TRACK

Mimosa Rocks walking track is in the northern section of the park, it’s an easy walk so a great one for children, plus it is wheelchair accessible.

Start your walk at Aragunnu carpark - there’s a well-defined track linking the section’s two picnic areas. Follow this short track then continue north another 250 metres on a paved path and boardwalk. The boardwalk crosses over the largest Aboriginal midden in the park - take your time to read about the history and significance of the area along the way.

At the boardwalk’s end, you’ll be rewarded with dramatic views over the rocks from the lookout. Keep an eye out for the large pyramid-shaped rock – beneath it rests the shipwrecked Mimosa, a paddle steamer that ran aground in 1863, and after which the park is named.

Head to Aragunnu Beach and explore its own unusual stones some of which are as tall as a child and you'll find good fishing spots nearby, as well as two picnic areas.

MIMOSA WINES

Heading north from Aragunnu, follow the signs to Mimosa Wines. A hatted kitchen team and attentive staff welcome you to this beautiful restaurant built high over the vines, deep in the coastal forest. Refined and thoughtful food using local flavours and seafood, a recently refurbished dining room, excellent wine list all contribute to a special dining experience. We recommend booking in for lunch ahead of time!

CUTTAGEE BEACH

Explore the sparkling blue waters of Cuttagee Beach, found south of Bermagui. The beach is popular for surfing, swimming and fishing. The lake, framed by one of the Sapphire Coast's iconic single lane wooden bridges, is the perfect spot for young children to play in its shallow, gentle waters when the lake is open to the sea. It is also a great location for canoeing, kayaking, fishing and prawning (in season).

A bush walk to Cuttagee's northern headland, along the track just north of the bridge, provides stunning coastal views, whale watching (in season) and access to Barragoot Beach, 3.5 kilometres of pristine sand.

BLUE POOL

Perhaps the most famous of all ocean pools on the NSW south coast, Bermagui's Blue Pool is a must-swim location. Locals flock here in the summer to cool down in its pristine waters, which are regularly refreshed with pristine seawater. It has been rated six out of eight of the best ocean rock pools in the world and was inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame in 2019!

Blue Pool is located at the base of a dramatic rocky cliff, with well-formed steps down to the pool as well as amenities. The pool is approximately 50 metres in length, with a smaller children's wading pool close by. The car parking area is located off Pacific Drive, less than 5 minutes drive from Bermagui township.