Things to do in Ulladulla, NSW: What are the best attractions?

The best things to do in Ulladulla, NSW, include fishing charters, walking the Coomee Nulunga Cultural Trail and whale-watching from the Warden Head Lighthouse. Other Ulladulla attractions include surf schools and the Gondwana Coast Fossil Walks.

Ullladulla, NSW, is one of the largest coastal towns in the Shoalhaven region. Neighbouring Mollymook tends to get more of the attention, but Ulladulla is the commercial hub for this chunk of the NSW South Coast and has its own appeal.

Things to do in Ulladulla, NSW: Fishing charters and tours

Ulladulla’s picturesque harbour provides a focal point for the town. It’s the departure point for fishing tours, with Ulladulla Fishing Charters amongst the operators running them. The Gondwana Coast Fossil Walks also depart from Ulladulla Harbour. These two hour walking tours only cover around 500 metres, but the focus is on learning about the fossils in the rocks.

Ulladulla Harbour, New South Wales. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

Other options for tours from Ulladulla include Wine Knot Tours, which runs wine-tasting tours around Shoalhaven’s best wineries. You can also learn to dive with Dive Adventures Ulladulla.

Things to do in Ulladulla, NSW: Walking trails & Warden Head Lighthouse

Otherwise, the best things to do in Ulladulla are a series of walking trails. The Coomee Nulunga Cultural Trail winds 2.5km along the coast from the southern headland. Hand-painted and carved signs along the way explain the flora and fauna you’re passing.

From the northern headland, there’s the One Track For All. This stretches for 2km from the northern headland, and the signs explain the Indigenous perspective on the coastal landscape.

You can also wander through the Warden Head Reserve to the Warden Head Lighthouse. It’s a good place for spotting whales in spring.

Head inland to Morton National Park, and climbing the ladders to the top of Pigeon House Mountain is great fun.

What to do in Ulladulla, NSW: Surf schools

The final solid option on the list of things to do in Ulladulla is Walking On Water. This company operates throughout the Shoalhaven region, but has surf schools in Ulladulla. It’s possible to do a beginner’s surfing lesson if you want to get a taste for life amongst the waves. Walking On Water also hires out kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedalo boats.

If you already know how to surf, Rennies Beach is a good spot for beach breaks.

The Sydney to Ulladulla drive takes just under three hours. You’ll pass through on the way from Sydney to Batemans Bay.

The best Ulladulla accommodation choices

Want to stay in Ulladulla? Then try one of these.

For cheap rates near the harbour: Ulladulla Harbour Motel.
For really attractive apartments: Harbourview Serviced Apartments.
For a facility-packed, kid-friendly holiday park: Ingenia Holidays Ulladulla.

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