Walter Hood ride from Cudmirrah
Conjola National Park
Overview
Fire affected area
Some areas of this park were affected by fire in 2019/2020. You’ll notice some changes to the landscape, as well as signs of recovery. Some areas may remain closed for longer to allow habitat to recover or because we’re repairing park infrastructure. Stay safe with these after-fire tips for visitors.
Walter Hood ride from Cudmirrah is a scenic cycling route through Conjola National Park to Monument Beach. Great for picnicking, birdwatching and spring wildflowers.
- Where
- Conjola National Park
- Distance
- 11km one-way
- Time suggested
- 2hrs
- Grade
- Medium
- Opening times
Walter Hood ride from Cudmirrah is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen
- Please note
- There's limited mobile reception in this park
- The weather in the area can be extreme and unpredictable. Please be well prepared for your visit.
Gather a group of friends for a cycling adventure on Walter Hood ride from Cudmirrah in Conjola National Park. Enjoy lunch at Monument Beach picnic area. This route makes for a great day out, taking in heathland and forest before reaching the coast.
You’re likely to see some swamp or red-necked wallabies on your ride. And if you hear a soundtrack of high-pitched calls, it’s probably from the bleating tree frogs nearby.
A monument to the clipper ship Walter Hood, wrecked on this south coast in 1870, can be found at Monument Beach. For a longer ride, return via Heath circuit.
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
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- Ulladulla office
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.
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Park info
- in Conjola National Park in the South Coast region
Conjola National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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