Things to do in Moruya, NSW: How to make your visit better

The best things to do in Moruya, NSW, include skydives, seaplane flights and walking the Bingi Dreaming Track.

Moruya is a town on the South Coast of New South Wales. Or, rather, it’s a town near the South Coast of New South Wales. Moruya is on the Moruya River, but it’s not actually on the coast. As such, it often gets skipped over by tourists who understandably want the seaside.

If you’re driving from Sydney to beach towns on the far south coast, however, you’ll almost certainly pass through Moruya. It’s on the Princes Highway on the drive from Batemans Bay to Narooma

Things to do in Moruya, NSW: Skydives and seaplane flights.

Things to do in Moruya include skydiving. Skydive Oz operates from a private hangar right next to the beach in Moruya Heads. Handily, the drop zone is at the beach, too. Tandem skydives are available from heights up to 15,000ft.

If you’d prefer a scenic flight without jumping out of the plane, South Coast Seaplanes runs tours along the coast. The planes take off from and land on the Moruya River, and there are a range of experiences available. These include 15 minute seaplane jaunts down the coast or 40 minute trips to Montague Island. But you can also book a gourmet picnic package or go whale-watching from the air.

South Coast Seaplanes in Moruya, NSW. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

Other Moruya attractions include the Moruya Museum. Inside a 19^th century house, the Moruya Museum is a largely unengaging look at local history. Exhibits don’t go too far beyond old furniture, photos and memorabilia.

Things to do in Moruya, NSW: Bingi Dreaming Track

You’re far better off exploring the Eurobodalla National Park, and there’s a fabulous day walk near Moruya. The Bingi Dreaming Track follows a route traditionally used by local Aboriginal people. On the 13.5km journey from Congo to Tuross Head, the Bingi Dreaming Track passes shell middens, ceremonial sights and stone artefacts.

It’s a good walk for wildlife spotting, too. Birds occupy the heathlands and lake shorts, while migrating humpback whales are often seen from the coastal lookouts along the way. Kangaroos and wallabies are common sightings, too.

Where to stay in Moruya

The best Moruya accommodation options are:

For a family-friendly holiday park: Ingenia Holidays Moruya.
For overall quality: The Seabird.
For a decent, affordable motel: Moruya Motel.

Beaches near Moruya, NSW

There are several beaches and beach towns near Moruya. To the north, try Bengello Beach, Barlings Beach at Tomakin, Mossy Point and Broulee. To the south, there’s Congo, Meringie Beach and Bingie Beach.

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