Things to Do in Malua Bay: Beaches, Walks and Day Trips
What to do in Malua Bay NSW: patrolled beach, headland walks, snorkelling coves, Mogo Wildlife Park and day trips, by drive time from Skyes Beach House.
SBSkyes Beach HouseMalua Bay, NSW South CoastUpdated 22 Oct 2026•8 min read•✓ Facts checked against official sources
Malua Bay sits on the NSW South Coast between Batemans Bay and Moruya, with a patrolled beach, headland walks and calm coves on your doorstep. This guide lists what to do close to Skyes Beach House, from the beach itself to easy day trips, ordered by how far each one is by car.
In This Guide
1Close to the house (about 5 minutes): a short walk away · 560 George Bass Drive, Malua Bay NSW 2536
2Within 20 minutes: about 7 minutes by car · Guerilla Bay NSW 2536
3Easy day trips: about 21 minutes by car · Rotary Drive, Batemans Bay NSW 2536
Quick Answers
1What is there to do in Malua Bay? Malua Bay has a patrolled beach, a playground and tennis courts, coastal walks such as the Munjip Trail and Burrewarra Point, and calm coves nearby for swimming and snorkelling.
2Is Malua Bay good for families? Yes. The beach reserve has a playground, a basketball half-court, toilets and showers beside the sand, and the beach is patrolled by lifesavers in...
3What can we do on a rainy day near Malua Bay? Try the museums and galleries in Batemans Bay and Moruya, the Mogo shops and wildlife park, the Bay Pavilions, or a local brewery or distillery.
Close to the house (about 5 minutes)
Batemans Bay Surf Life Saving Club (Malua Bay)
a short walk away · 560 George Bass Drive, Malua Bay NSW 2536
The red-and-yellow flags at Malua Bay are patrolled by this volunteer club. Swim between the flags, ask the lifesavers about conditions, or look at Nippers for the kids. Website
Malua Bay Beach
a short walk away · George Bass Dr, Malua Bay, NSW 2536
A popular, family-friendly beach with a grassy reserve, picnic tables, barbecues, playgrounds and showers right by the sand. Patrolled in summer, with seasonal dog access. Website
Malua Bay Playground & Basketball Half-Court
a short walk away · Albert Bamman Memorial Park, George Bass Drive, Malua Bay NSW 2536
Part of the reserve's recent $1.6m makeover, the play space sits right by the sand with shade, seating and paths, so kids can swap between the playground, half-court and the waves. Website
Malua Bay Tennis Club
a short walk away · 587 George Bass Drive, Malua Bay NSW 2536
Two synthetic grass courts and a hitting wall, a short walk from the village. Book a court online, or join the friendly social session - the first one is free for visitors. Website
Malua Bay Whale-Watching Platform & Muriyira Sign
a short walk away · Malua Bay Beach Reserve, Malua Bay NSW 2536
A headland viewing spot with a bench and a sign about the Muriyira (whale) migration. Bring binoculars from September to November. The Munjip Trail carries on from here toward McKenzies Beach.
Munjip Trail
a short walk away · 1 Illabunda Dr, Malua Bay NSW 2536
A 15 km coastal headland walk linking Batemans Bay and Malua Bay, with ocean views, beaches, rock platforms and Walbunja artwork along the way. Walk any section you like. Website
Garden Bay Beach Park
a short walk away · 2 Garagarang St, Malua Bay, NSW 2536
Sheltered little cove with calm water, a grassy picnic area and car park. Good for snorkelling and gentle swimming.
Mosquito Bay
a short walk away · Mosquito Bay, Lilli Pilli NSW 2536
A sheltered little bay just north of Malua Bay with a public boat ramp, a nearby cafe and resident stingrays to spot in the shallows.
Mckenzies Beach
about 3 minutes by car · Malua Bay, NSW 2536
Small undeveloped beach south of Malua Bay, popular with locals for surfing, bodyboarding and snorkelling on calm days. Unsignposted turn-off.
Pretty Point Beach
about 3 minutes by car · Illabunda Dr, Malua Bay NSW 2536
Small, handy beach just south of Malua Bay listed by Eurobodalla Council as an off-leash dog area. Good for a quick swim and run with the dog. Website
Lilli Pilli Beach
about 4 minutes by car · Eurobodalla, NSW
Pretty horseshoe bay off the main road with clear water and golden sand. A quieter choice for families.
Circuit Beach
about 6 minutes by car · Circuit Beach, Lilli Pilli NSW
Quiet little beach at Lilli Pilli that Council lists as an off-leash dog area. A peaceful spot for dogs to run and swim close to the house. Website
Wimbie Beach
about 6 minutes by car · Surf Beach, NSW 2536
Roughly 300 m beach in the sheltered southern corner of the bay it shares with Surf and Denhams beaches, near the Munjip Trail.
Within 20 minutes
Guerilla Bay to Rosedale Coastal Walk
about 7 minutes by car · Guerilla Bay NSW 2536
A coastal walk with a WWII Nissan hut, a seal-colony viewing platform, lighthouse and trig point, small coves and a rock hop around Jimmies Island to South Rosedale Beach. Go at low to mid tide. Website
Rosedale Beach
about 7 minutes by car · Eurobodalla, NSW
Quiet village beach just south of Malua Bay that is usually uncrowded. Unpatrolled, so swim with care.
Denhams Beach
about 8 minutes by car · Eurobodalla, NSW
Bush-backed beach at the northern end of a bay shared with Surf and Wimbie beaches. Gentle waves suit families and beginner surfers.
Surf Beach
about 8 minutes by car · Beach Road, Surf Beach NSW 2536
A family-friendly beach with grassy areas above the sand, kids' play equipment, change rooms and showers, and cafes nearby. It's patrolled in peak season, and the small cove to the south is Wimbie Beach.
Burrewarra Point Banksia Walk
about 9 minutes by car · Burri Point Road, Guerilla Bay NSW 2536
An easy bush stroll through mature banksia forest with coast and hinterland views - great for whale-watching Sept to Nov. Cliff edges are unfenced, so keep little ones close. Website
Barlings Beach
about 10 minutes by car · Barlings Beach, Tomakin NSW 2537
A wide, soft-sand beach that runs up to the small rocky Barlings Island, which shelters the far end. Good for walks, swimming and picnics; dogs are allowed on a time-share basis.
Barlings Island
about 10 minutes by car · Barlings Beach, Tomakin NSW 2537
The rocky island at the far end of Barlings Beach is a lovely spot for a swim, a picnic or a snorkel when the water is calm. Check conditions and tides before you go. Website
Burrewarra Point Lighthouse
about 10 minutes by car · Burri Point Road, Guerilla Bay NSW 2536
Walk about 700 m from the Burri Point Road carpark to this little white lighthouse on the headland. You can explore the grounds and spot WWII radar-station ruins nearby, though the tower itself is closed. Website
Guerilla Bay Beach
about 10 minutes by car · Guerilla Bay NSW 2536
A small, sheltered bay with calm clear water and rocky reefs, rated one of the best snorkelling spots on the Eurobodalla coast. Unpatrolled and not suited to surfing.
Melville Point Lookout
about 11 minutes by car · Melville Point, Tomakin NSW 2537
A short stop with wide coastal views over Barlings Beach, Mossy Point and Broulee Island, and a good place for whale watching in season. Website
Tomakin Cove
about 11 minutes by car · Melville Point, Tomakin NSW 2537
A sheltered sandy cove with lagoon-like shallow water, ideal for beginners and young children. Snorkellers often see stingrays, whiting and garfish.
Mogo Wildlife Park
about 12 minutes by car · 222 Tomakin Rd, Mogo, NSW 2536
Zoo focused on rare and endangered animals, famous for its primates including western lowland gorillas, plus big cats, rhinos, red pandas and meerkats. Pre-booking is recommended. Website
Broulee North Head to Mossy Point Cycleway
about 13 minutes by car · Heath Street, Broulee NSW 2537
A flat cycling loop mixing shared paths and quiet roads, from the Broulee surf club behind the dunes of Bengello Beach to Mossy Point and back past Broulee Beach.
Corrigans Beach Reserve Park and Accessible Playground
about 13 minutes by car · Beach Rd, Batehaven NSW 2536
Fenced all-abilities playground beside a calm beach, with a liberty swing, barbecues, picnic shelters and a Changing Places toilet. Website
Mossy Point Anchor Lookout
about 13 minutes by car · Mossy Point NSW 2537
A short headland lookout across Tomakin, Mossy Point and Broulee, with an anchor memorial recovered from the river. Near the boat ramp, cafe and kayak hire. Website
Snorkelling Broulee Island
about 13 minutes by car · Harbour Drive, Broulee NSW 2537
Known as one of the best snorkelling spots on the Eurobodalla coast, with a sheltered bay near Pink Rocks for beginners and calmer water on the south side. Look for stingrays, turtles and weedy sea dragons.
Batemans Bay Cycleway
about 14 minutes by car · Corrigans Reserve, Beach Road, Batehaven NSW 2536
A scenic, mostly flat cycleway for all fitness levels, starting at Corrigans Beach and following the bay past beaches, wetlands and waterfront cafes to the Cullendulla boardwalk. About 18 km return.
Easy day trips
Clyde River National Park
about 21 minutes by car · Rotary Drive, Batemans Bay NSW 2536
Quiet riverside bushland with mangrove-lined shores, a lookout over the bay and calm water that's perfect for a paddle or a spot of fishing. Website
Moruya Heads Lookout
about 21 minutes by car · Elizabeth Street, Moruya Heads NSW 2537
Wide coastal views over the river mouth, popular for whale and birdwatching in season and a good picnic stop. Website
Clyde River BBQ and Fishing Boat Hire
about 22 minutes by car · 29 Wray St, North Batemans Bay NSW 2536
Hire a self-drive barbecue pontoon boat, no licence needed, and cruise the Clyde River with lunch on the barbie, or hire a fishing boat with rods and bait. Website
Mangrove Walk, Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve
about 22 minutes by car · Surfside NSW 2536
Easy 1 km walk, partly on an elevated boardwalk, through mangroves at Surfside. Good birdwatching, and soldier crabs at low tide. Website
Shelly Beach Picnic Area, Moruya Heads
about 22 minutes by car · Elizabeth Street, Moruya Heads NSW 2537
A calm, family-friendly beach beside the Moruya River mouth, sheltered by the rock wall, with picnic tables, barbecues and a viewing platform. Website
Wasp Head Walk
about 22 minutes by car · Wasp Head Road, South Durras NSW 2536
A gentle coastal track with views of Wasp Island and golden beaches, passing a rocky cove and, at low tide, a sea cave. Website
Drive times are rough estimates from Skyes Beach House and change with traffic and season. Opening hours vary, so check before you head out.
Malua Bay has a patrolled beach, a playground and tennis courts, coastal walks such as the Munjip Trail and Burrewarra Point, and calm coves nearby for swimming and snorkelling. Batemans Bay, Mogo and Moruya are all a short drive away for cruises, wildlife, markets and galleries.
Is Malua Bay good for families?
Yes. The beach reserve has a playground, a basketball half-court, toilets and showers beside the sand, and the beach is patrolled by lifesavers in season. Sheltered coves such as Tomakin Cove suit younger kids.
What can we do on a rainy day near Malua Bay?
Try the museums and galleries in Batemans Bay and Moruya, the Mogo shops and wildlife park, the Bay Pavilions, or a local brewery or distillery.
How far is Malua Bay from Batemans Bay?
Malua Bay is about a 15 to 20 minute drive south of Batemans Bay town centre, depending on traffic.
Where can a big group stay near Malua Bay beach?
Skyes Beach House sleeps up to 20 guests and is a 2-minute walk to the beach, with two spas, an infrared sauna and arcade games.
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Skyes Beach House
Skyes Beach House is a holiday house in Malua Bay on the NSW South Coast, with spas, a sauna and arcade machines. The beach is across the road, about a two-minute walk away. The whole house sleeps up to 20 guests, or you can book the upstairs level for up to 14 or the downstairs level for up to 6.
Read more Malua Bay and Batemans Bay area guides, or look at the Skyes Beach House stays: the whole house for up to 20 guests, the upstairs level for up to 14 or the downstairs level for up to 6.
