Conjola: Lake, bushland and a changing entrance

Conjola mainly appeals to travellers who appreciate water and bushland as part of the area’s character. The 660-hectare Conjola Lake has an entrance that periodically opens to the sea and closes again. There are also places to visit with different points of reference: an eco-tour at Lake Conjola Entrance and the Conjola Beach picnic area. When choosing your holiday rental, it’s worth considering the landscape and your planned outings together.

Lake and bushland

The lake is mostly surrounded by bushland. Its size gives the waterway a clear sense of scale; the entrance adds a different feature, as it periodically opens to the sea and closes again. This brings two distinct characteristics together: the lake’s expanse and a changing transition to the sea. The surrounding bushland is another defining feature of the area. This combination of water, bushland and an entrance that changes with the conditions gives Conjola a distinctive landscape. If you’re looking for a strong connection with nature when planning your trip, you can use these features as a starting point for choosing your activities.

Two different places to visit

One activity to consider is the eco-tour by Kotahi Tourism at Lake Conjola Entrance. It lasts 1.5 hours and includes a guided 2.5-kilometre walk. The duration and distance answer different questions: one helps you work out how much time to allow, while the other gives you a sense of the walk’s length. If you’d like to include it in a day out with the family, both details are useful for planning together. Confirm the tour time before your trip.

Another option is the Conjola Beach picnic area. From Lake Conjola Village, reach it by turning south from Lake Conjola Entrance Road onto Thorn Street. The road is unsealed and weather-dependent. Factor this access condition into your day’s plans and check conditions before visiting. This gives you two clearly different planning considerations: time and distance for the guided tour, and road conditions for a visit to the Conjola Beach picnic area.

Conjola in the regional context

In the wider region, Conjola National Park is located on the NSW South Coast between Sussex Inlet and Lake Conjola. This regional reference point broadens the picture of the lake by placing it in a wider geographical context.

The right base for your plans

When looking for a holiday rental in Conjola, you can start by choosing the point of reference that will shape your stay most. If you’re planning the guided tour, focus on Lake Conjola Entrance; if you’re heading to the Conjola Beach picnic area, take into account the directions starting from Lake Conjola Village and the unsealed, weather-dependent road. Check the location of a specific holiday rental against your chosen destination. This way, you can compare possible locations based on which outing is a priority for your holiday.

Discover more destinations

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For the main travel overview: Shoalhaven City Council.