Kayak, paddle and surf Lake Conjola

Hire a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard from the Lake Conjola Post Office Store or Walking on Water to explore Lake Conjola. Surfers will be impressed with the reef break off Green Island, at the mouth of the lake, just below Cunjurong Point.

Cormorants, Lake Conjola - Credit: Michael Van Ewijk | DCCEEW

Cycle, hike and go bird watching

On the northern side of the lake, you’ll find Conjola National Park. Weave through the rejuvenating bushland on cycling tracks like the Monument Beach ride from Bendalong. Adjacent to Lake Conjola village, the Narrawallee Creek Nature Reserve is another great spot to reconnect with nature and spot birdlife.

The Burrawang Track is a scenic 2km walking track from Conjola Beach to Buckleys Point, taking in coastal wetlands and rainforest. You can also join a guided walking tour of the area with Conjola Tours. At the end of the day, enjoy a meal at the Lake Conjola Bowling Club.

Narrawallee Inlet, Lake Conjola - Credit: Shoalhaven Tourism

Learn the art of charcuterie

Over two days at Martins Ridge Farm process a whole pig, learning the fundamentals of butchery along the way. By the end, you’ll take home new recipes and know how to identify pork cuts, understand the curing process, and craft small goods like prosciutto, bacon, pancetta and sausages.

Martins Ridge Farm, Conjola - Credit: Ian Martin | Ben Holmes

Where to stay

There are plenty of places to stay around the lake, including caravan parks and holiday homes. Make sure you explore the nearby towns of Ulladulla, Milton and Manyana, a charming village near Cunjurong Point.

Home On The Water, Lake Conjola - Credit: Home on the Water

Getting there

Located in the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast, Lake Conjola is three hours’ drive from Sydney and just over 2.5 hours from Canberra.