Beaches and watersports 

Learn to surf or perfect your skills with Walking on Water Ulladulla Surf Schools. Hire kayaks or stand-up paddleboards from Walking on Water Hire. Opt for their pedal boats - equipped with water guns - for a memorable afternoon. Take a refreshing dip at Ulladulla Sea Pool or spot dolphins from Lobster Jacks Beach. 

Ulladulla has been an important fishing port since 1859. Cast a line at Ulladulla Harbour North Beach, Dolphin Point Beach or Burrill Lake to try your luck at catching bream and flathead. 

Rennies Beach, Ulladulla

Walking tracks and cultural trails 

Step back in time 270 million years on the Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk, where you’ll discover marine fossils and learn about Australia’s fascinating geological history. Visit South Pacific Heathland Reserve to spot whales migrating along the coast. Take a scenic drive west to Pigeon House Mountain Didthul walking track in Morton National Park, which offers panoramic views of the area, or head south to Pot Holes walking track in Meroo National Park. 

Another top walking track is the Coomee Nulunga Cultural Trail, which begins near Warden Head Lighthouse and winds its way to Rennies Beach following the contours of the Rainbow Serpent. You can also immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture with Nura Gunyu’s cultural walks, bushfood workshops and rock art tours. 

Pigeon House Mountain Didthul Walking Track, Morton National Park

Markets 

To find local produce and goods alongside vintage treasures, visit Ulladulla Wharf Markets, held on the second Sunday of each month. Nearby Burrill Lake hosts the FAB Markets, showcasing farmers who produce organic food within a 50km radius. Shop for meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit and wine at these fortnightly markets held on Fridays from October to April. 

Ulladulla Harbour, Ulladulla

Eat and drink 

Ulladulla is dotted with charming cafes and bustling restaurants. Drop into The Treehouse Cafe for great coffee and a menu that champions local wholefoods. Pick up a pastry and a loaf of slowly fermented sourdough at Lagom Bakery - their twice baked chocolate croissant is a crowd favourite. Enjoy fresh seafood from local restaurants and fish shops by the harbour. 

Lagom Bakery, Burrill Lake - Credit: Ola Moszumanska

Overlooking the harbour, check out OceanVibe, a local favourite for breakfast tacos, seafood lunches, and evening cocktails. Nearby, Cupitt’s Estate offers a winery, brewery and restaurant that uses produce from its own kitchen garden. Go beyond the cellar door and learn how their wines go from grape to glass on a tour before tasting the goods for yourself. 

Cupitt's Wine Garden, Ulladulla - Credit: Elise Hassey

Where to stay 

There are plenty of places to stay in Ulladulla and its surrounds, including along the picturesque shorelines of Burrill Lake and Tabourie Lake. Choose from waterfront motels, self-contained apartments, beach houses, boutique winery cottages and holiday parks. Cupitt’s Estate has a variety of accommodation options including villas with outdoor baths - perfect for a romantic getaway - and a four-bedroom farmhouse decked out with a pool, barbecue, fire pit and enclosed backyard suitable for small pets. 

The Farmhouse at Cupitt's Estate, Ulladulla - Credit: The Farmhouse at Cupitt's Estate

Getting there

Part of the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast, Ulladulla is a three-hour drive from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. It is only minutes from the villages of Milton and Mollymook.