Mystery Bay between beach walks and history

In Mystery Bay, the beach, bushland and local history each take centre stage in different ways. One walking track leads to Billy's Beach, and another loop walk leads to the Historic Mystery Bay Velodrome. There is also a nearby beach. You can plan your outings around whether you’re most interested in discovering the landscape, cultural significance or history.

Beach, bushland and cultural significance

The walking track from Mystery Bay Campground to Billy's Beach is a one-kilometre loop. Billy's Beach is a significant Indigenous site. Headlands enclose the beach, and the surrounding bushland shelters it from the wind. The loop therefore combines a specific walking distance with cultural significance and a distinctive beach landscape. The one-kilometre distance is a useful guide for planning your day; the loop is an especially good destination for anyone who wants to learn about the character of this beach as well as enjoy a walk.

Loop walks with different destinations

Another scenic loop walk leads from Mystery Bay through the campground to the Historic Mystery Bay Velodrome. The two loops have different focuses: one leads to the beach and a significant Indigenous site, while the other leads to a historic destination. When choosing between the walks, you can decide based on whether you’re more interested in the landscape at Billy's Beach or the history of the cycling track. The two walks can thus be seen as different ways to explore the area, without confusing their destinations.

A 19th-century velodrome

The Historic Mystery Bay Velodrome was built in 1892 and is considered one of the few surviving 19th-century cycling tracks. Its construction date gives the site its own historical significance within the destination: alongside the beach and bushland, the history of cycling takes centre stage here. For anyone who chooses a trip based on more than just scenic destinations, this offers another point of interest in the area. The velodrome and the beach walk represent two different themes that can be considered separately or together when planning.

1080 Beach nearby

The Mystery Bay to 1080 Beach Walk can start either at the beach car park at the end of Mystery Bay Road or at the entrance to Eurobodalla National Park on Lamont Young Drive in Mystery Bay. The two starting points give you specific options for finding your way when planning this walk. 1080 Beach, near Mystery Bay, is in Eurobodalla National Park and is suitable for surfing, fishing and picnicking with a view. This adds a beach to the nearby options where these activities are the main attraction.

Finding your way in the national park

The Mystery Bay lookout is in the southern part of Eurobodalla National Park. There is a sealed car park at the lookout, a specific point of reference for planning. Boat Harbour Point is also near Mystery Bay: a rocky promontory connected by a sandbar. These two places add further landscape features to the beach and walking destinations.

Mystery Bay Campground is set in native bushland, overlooks the beach and is surrounded by the national park. If you plan to stay there, check the latest operating information in advance, as operations may change. This lets you consider the campground’s location alongside the other destinations when planning your accommodation, without confusing the campground with a hotel offering.

Discover more destinations: Molong, Young, North Albury, Ebenezer, Uralla, Clunes, Hyams Beach, Worrowing Heights

For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.