LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 107 MALLACOOTA A natural haven that will take your breath away Nestled on the rocky shores of the Wilderness Coast, surrounded by the Croajingolong National Park, the pristine waters of the Mallacoota Inlet, and the roaring waves of the southern ocean, Mallacoota holds a special place in the hearts of many. The area’s unspoilt habitats support a diverse array of bird, marine and animal life, and there are countless beach, river and bushland trails to explore. It is also a boating, fishing and surfing mecca. An excellent range of waterfront accommodation and camping is available, and there is a large caravan park set along the shore of the picturesque Wallagaraugh River. The Top Lake, Bottom Lake, the inlets, cliffs and beaches are all great places to explore – or just sit and watch the beautiful sunsets for which the area is renowned. The township’s main street offers a variety of stores and services for travellers, including supermarkets, cafés and food outlets, camping, fishing tackle and bait suppliers, as well as places to stock-up on gas and petrol. An angler’s paradise It’s no secret that Mallacoota attracts anglers looking to catch any of the many fish species inhabiting the lakes, beaches and rivers in this area. This is an excellent time to head out onto the vast waterways of Mallacoota and sheltered Gipsy Point, or you can just kick-off your thongs and wade among the foam of the ocean shore-breaks with your surf rod. Mallacoota’s river estuary provides sheltered waters for virtually any size boat, including canoes and kayaks. Several boat ramps in and around the town make it easy to access the water. Ask local fishing and bait suppliers about the best spots, rigs and baits for your style of fishing. Many offer live baits in season. Popular baits for Inlet fishing include sand worms, prawns, mussels, crabs, pilchards and yabbies. Gipsy Point, located near Mallacoota BETKA RIVER KARBEETHONG RD KARBEETHONG RD LAKESIDE DRIVE LAKESIDE DRIVE GENOA MALLACOOTA RD GENOA MALLACOOTA RD BASTION POINT RD BETKA RD BETKA RD BETKA RD DNALSIESROH AGREBALLUT DNALSI GNOLOGN I JAORC KRAPLANOITAN GNOLOGN I J KRAPLANO A T O O CARRAB AESNAMSAT NOITISOP&ECNATSID( )ETARUCCATON TIARTSSSAB THGIBEWOH TNIOPNOITSAB EERT IT TNIOP TNIOPYARGNITS THGIBNOSTREBOR TELNIATOOCALLAM )EKALMOTTOB( DNALSITAOG DNALSITIBBAR 13km LAKE BETKA BEACH GIPSY POINT TO TOP LAKE TO Mallacoota3892 Welcome to Distance from Melbourne: 515km Distance from Sydney: 640km via Monaro Hwy, 570km via Princes Hwy Population: 972 approx. Amenities: Accommodation includes romantic cottages, motel units and caravan/camping. Good boat launching facilities are available within the lake and open water. CROAJINGOLONG NATIONAL PARK CROAJINGOLONG NATIONAL PARK FORESHORE CAMPING PARK GABO ISLAND Welcome to CROAJINGOLONG NATIONAL PARK
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