Fast facts
- Quiet, leisurely coastal town with beaches that draw summer crowds
- Set on hills rising from the coast into pastureland
- 224 km south of Sydney, population 6,000
Why go there
Mollymook Beach is a strip of golden sand, a long stretch of clear waters for body surfers, board riders and fishermen to enjoy . Headlands offer protection on windy days while the coastline also provides safe swimming for children at places such as Narrawallee Inlet and the Bogey Hole. Dolphins are often seen off these beaches or whales migrating along the coast.
The town has plenty of accommodation options, from beachside apartments to motels and holiday homes available for short-term rental throughout the year.
Mollymook has two fine golf courses. One is the 9-hole Beachside Course located on the southern end of Mollymook Beach. The other is the 18-hole Hilltop Course, in a bushland setting yet still within earshot of the waves.
History
Mollymook has always been a holiday town and many adults in Sydney and Canberra have fond memories of childhood summers spent on the town’s beaches. Over recent times Mollymook has expanded so that its houses blend almost seamlessly with those of Milton and Ulladulla, forming a large and sprawling semi-urban area.
Things to do
- Take a surfing lesson with one of the local surf shops.
- Snorkel around the headlands.
- Enjoy fish and chips from the local cafe at the beach in the evening.
Events
- Mollymook Beach Ocean Swim Classic in April is a two km swim open to all.
Don’t miss
- A round of golf on the Hilltop Course.
- An early morning walk along Mollymook Beach.
- The crashing surf on the rock platform at south Mollymook Beach.
- A bushland stroll at Narrawallee headland.
- The rockpools around the Bogey Hole.
