Potato Point: Snorkelling, Surfing and a Beach Walk

Potato Point appeals to travellers interested in activities in and around the sea, as well as trails through nature. Snorkelling offers the chance to encounter marine animals, surfing is another activity, and a long, unspoilt coastal trail continues to Potato Point. You can choose where to stay based on whether water-based experiences or a longer hike should shape your visit.

Snorkelling and Surfing by the Sea

When snorkelling in Potato Point, you may encounter schools of kingfish or salmon. Wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks and stingrays are also among the marine animals snorkellers may encounter there. These species make snorkelling an opportunity to look not only for schools of fish, but also for a range of other marine animals. What you encounter is uncertain; the possibility of sightings is a special draw for anyone who enjoys spending time with a view of the underwater world.

A concrete boat ramp is located on the north side of the Point, facing Potato Point Beach. It is considered a good place to enter and exit the water. This specific landmark may be useful when planning time by the water, without implying that there are other access points or facilities. Surfing is another activity in Potato Point. If you are weighing up snorkelling and surfing, you can include both interests in your travel plans without assuming any particular equipment or itinerary.

The Long Beach Trail to Potato Point

If you prefer spending longer on foot, you can take the unspoilt “Dalmeny to Potato Point via Lake Brou” trail. The route continues from Jemisons Point to Potato Point. The return trip is listed as 14 km, takes 4–5 hours, and is rated “moderate” in difficulty. These details help you assess the trail as a longer activity in its own right and distinguish it from a short walk. The distance, duration and difficulty rating apply to this route.

The trail offers a different focus from a stay centred mainly on snorkelling or surfing. If you would like to combine several interests, you can consider the water activities and the hike as different ways to experience Potato Point.

Choosing Where to Stay

Potato Point Road provides access to the Potato Point area of Eurobodalla National Park. This adds a specific access point to the park area to your bearings. Beachcomber Holiday Park is in Potato Point, right by the sea, offering another clear location reference within the town. Together with the concrete boat ramp, snorkelling and surfing, this gives the area a strong connection to the water; the unspoilt coastal trail offers a distinct focus for travellers planning a longer walk.

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house, you can assess Potato Point according to the kind of trip you want: are you mainly drawn to snorkelling and possible encounters with kingfish, salmon, wobbegongs, Port Jackson sharks or stingrays? Or is the 14 km return trip an important reason for considering the area? This distinction can help you choose the right focus for your holiday without treating different activities as interchangeable.

If you would like to consider other places, discover Moruya, Batemans Bay, Narooma, Long Beach, Dalmeny, Mossy Point, Broulee and Kianga.

For the broader travel overview: Eurobodalla Shire Council.