Eurobodalla Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Places to visit near Tomakin
Tomakin is a town in Eurobodalla Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 1,088 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 60 beaches & coast, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 caves. The must-see places are Broulee Island Nature Reserve (5 km), Mogo Wildlife Park (5 km) and Burrewarra Point Reserve (5 km).

Tomakin at a glance
- Location
- Eurobodalla Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia
- Population
- about 1,088
- Coordinates
- 35.8233° S, 150.1879° E
- Places within 50 km
- 92 (12 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves
Top places to visit near Tomakin
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tomakin: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Broulee Island Nature ReserveWildlife · Eurobodalla Shire CouncilMust-see
- Mogo Wildlife ParkParks · Eurobodalla Shire CouncilMust-see
- Burrewarra Point ReserveWildlife · Eurobodalla Shire CouncilMust-see
- Birdland Animal ParkWildlife · Eurobodalla Shire CouncilMust-see
- Clyde River National ParkWildlife · Eurobodalla Shire CouncilMust-see
- Kingston BeachBeaches · Eurobodalla Shire CouncilNotable
- Tomakin BeachBeaches · New South WalesNotable
- Barlings BeachBeaches · New South WalesNotable
- North Broulee BeachBeaches · New South WalesNotable
- Burrewarra Point 2Beaches · Eurobodalla Shire CouncilNotable
- Illawong Nature ReserveWildlife · Eurobodalla Shire CouncilNotable
- Rosedale BeachBeaches · New South WalesNotable
More places near Tomakin
- Mckenzies Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~5 km
- Bengello Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~8 km
- Lilli Pilli Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~8 km
- Circuit Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~8 km
- Wimbie Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~9 km
- Surf Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~9 km
- Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~10 km
- Denhams Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~10 km
- Murramarang National Park · sanctuary · Shoalhaven City Council · ~32 km · Must-see
- Caseys Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~13 km
- Tollgate Islands Nature Reserve · sanctuary · New South Wales · ~13 km
- Corrigans Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~14 km
Things to see near Tomakin, by type
Beaches & coast near Tomakin
106 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tomakin. The closest is Kingston Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.
- Kingston Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~1 km
- Tomakin Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~2 km
- Barlings Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~2 km
- North Broulee Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~4 km
- Burrewarra Point 2 · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~4 km
- Rosedale Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~5 km
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tomakin
36 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tomakin. The closest is Illawong Nature Reserve (4 km); the best-known is Broulee Island Nature Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Broulee Island Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~5 km · Must-see
- Burrewarra Point Reserve · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~5 km · Must-see
- Birdland Animal Park · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~14 km · Must-see
- Clyde River National Park · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~21 km · Must-see
- Illawong Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~4 km
- Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~10 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tomakin
33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tomakin. The closest is Catalina Lake (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Catalina Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~15 km
- Kellys Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~25 km
- Coila Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~29 km
- Durras Beach · lake · New South Wales · ~30 km
- Trunketabella Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~35 km
- Borang Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~38 km
Caves near Tomakin
13 caves within 100 km of Tomakin. The closest is Bendethra Cave (56 km). Best time: year-round.
- Bendethra Cave · cave · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~56 km
- Wyanbene Caves Mountain · cave · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~57 km
- Big Hole · cave · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~61 km
- Burrill Lake Rock Cave · cave · Shoalhaven City Council · ~66 km
- Cathedral Cave · cave · Shoalhaven City Council · ~73 km
- Camp Cave · cave · Shoalhaven City Council · ~74 km
Waterfalls near Tomakin
13 waterfalls within 100 km of Tomakin. The closest is Majors Creek Falls Reserve (60 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Majors Creek Falls Reserve · waterfall · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~60 km
- Trawala Falls · waterfall · Shoalhaven City Council · ~76 km
- Murrumbooie Falls · waterfall · Shoalhaven City Council · ~77 km
- Crooked Falls · waterfall · Shoalhaven City Council · ~78 km
- View of Waterfall · waterfall · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~78 km
- Ngadyoo Falls · waterfall · Shoalhaven City Council · ~79 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Tomakin
11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tomakin. The closest is Clyde Mountain (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Clyde Mountain · viewpoint · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~46 km · Must-see
- Pigeon House Mountain · viewpoint · Shoalhaven City Council · ~66 km · Must-see
- Mount Dromedary / Gulaga · viewpoint · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~69 km · Must-see
- Big Badja Hill · viewpoint · Snowy Monaro Regional Council · ~74 km · Must-see
- Longfella Ridge · viewpoint · Shoalhaven City Council · ~66 km
- Kalianna Ridge · viewpoint · Shoalhaven City Council · ~72 km
A one-day trip from Tomakin
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.
- Start in Tomakin
- 5 km Burrewarra Point Reserve · nature spot, Eurobodalla Shire Council
- 6 km Broulee Island Nature Reserve · island, Eurobodalla Shire Council
- 9 km Mogo Wildlife Park · park, Eurobodalla Shire Council
- 16 km Clyde River National Park · national park, Eurobodalla Shire Council
- 8 km Birdland Animal Park · nature spot, Eurobodalla Shire Council
- 14 km Back to Tomakin
Plan a longer trip from Tomakin — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Tomakin
No traveller has reported from around Tomakin yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Tomakin
All places near Tomakin by distance
Within 15 km of Tomakin
- Catalina Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Surfside Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~17 km
- Long Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~17 km
- Cullendulla · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~17 km
- North Head Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~17 km
- Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~17 km
- Monga National Park · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~39 km · Must-see
- Honeysuckle Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~19 km
- Oaky Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~20 km
- Eurobodalla National Park · sanctuary · New South Wales · ~41 km · Must-see
- Richmond Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~22 km
- Myrtle Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~23 km
- Dark Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~24 km
- Emily Miller Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~25 km
- Kellys Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~25 km
- Wobbegong Bay · beach · New South Wales · ~25 km
- Mill Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~25 km
- Wasp Head · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~25 km
- Cookies Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~25 km
- Clyde Mountain · viewpoint · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~46 km · Must-see
- Bimberamala National Park · sanctuary · Shoalhaven City Council · ~46 km · Must-see
- Wasp Island · river spot · Wasp Island · ~26 km
- Meringo Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~26 km
- Beagle Bay · beach · New South Wales · ~27 km
- Deua National Park · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~48 km · Must-see
- Brush Island Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Brush Island · ~48 km · Must-see
- Coila Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~29 km
- Durras Beach · lake · New South Wales · ~30 km
- Bingie Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~30 km
- Depot Beach · beach · Shoalhaven City Council · ~31 km
- Tarandore Point · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~33 km
- One Tree Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~34 km
- Pebbly Beach · beach · Shoalhaven City Council · ~34 km
- Tuross Lake · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~34 km
- Bunns Bay · beach · Shoalhaven City Council · ~35 km
- Trunketabella Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~35 km
- Piccaninny Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~37 km
- Borang Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~38 km
- Potato Point · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~38 km
- Dawson Island South Beach · beach · Shoalhaven City Council · ~38 km
- Bumbo Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~38 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Mount Budawang · sanctuary · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~52 km · Must-see
- Meroo National Park · sanctuary · Shoalhaven City Council · ~59 km · Must-see
- Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve · sanctuary · New South Wales · ~60 km · Must-see
- Pigeon House Mountain · viewpoint · Shoalhaven City Council · ~66 km · Must-see
- Mount Dromedary / Gulaga · viewpoint · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~69 km · Must-see
- North Beach · beach · Shoalhaven City Council · ~51 km
- Warden Head · beach · Shoalhaven City Council · ~72 km · Must-see
- Meroo Lake · lake · Shoalhaven City Council · ~52 km
- Kooraban National Park · sanctuary · Bega Valley Shire Council · ~73 km · Must-see
- Ulladulla Rotary Park · church · Shoalhaven City Council · ~73 km · Must-see
- Gulaga National Park · sanctuary · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~73 km · Must-see
- Carters Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~53 km
- Kianga Point · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~53 km
- Big Badja Hill · viewpoint · Snowy Monaro Regional Council · ~74 km · Must-see
- Araluen Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~54 km
- Wagonga Head · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~54 km
- Termeil Lake · lake · Shoalhaven City Council · ~55 km
- Narooma Surf Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~56 km
- Bendethra Cave · cave · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~56 km
- Cemetery Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~57 km
- Wyanbene Caves Mountain · cave · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~57 km
- Frogs Hole Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~57 km
- Wallaga Lake · lake · Bega Valley Shire Council · ~78 km · Must-see
- Bullengella Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~58 km
- Crampton Island · river spot · Shoalhaven City Council · ~59 km
- Toubouree Point · lake · Shoalhaven City Council · ~59 km
- Pebbly Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~59 km
- Nangudga Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~59 km
- Handkerchief Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~60 km
- Majors Creek Falls Reserve · waterfall · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~60 km
- Barunga Point Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~60 km
- Bogola Head Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~61 km
- Big Hole · cave · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~61 km
- Wairo Beach · beach · New South Wales · ~61 km
- Tallaganda National Park · sanctuary · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council · ~82 km · Must-see
- Tabourie Lake · lake · Shoalhaven City Council · ~62 km
- Fullers Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~62 km
- Yatteyattah Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Shoalhaven City Council · ~83 km · Must-see
- Corunna Lake · lake · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~63 km
- Loader Beach · beach · Eurobodalla Shire Council · ~64 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaches & coast | 60 | 106 | Kingston Beach (1 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 15 | 36 | Illawong Nature Reserve (4 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 12 | 33 | Catalina Lake (15 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 13 | Bendethra Cave (56 km) |
| Waterfalls | 0 | 13 | Majors Creek Falls Reserve (60 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 1 | 11 | Clyde Mountain (46 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 3 | 4 | Wasp Island (26 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 0 | 4 | Former Hibernian Bicycle Racing Track (68 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 1 | Mogo Wildlife Park (5 km) |
| Churches | 0 | 1 | Ulladulla Rotary Park (73 km) |
| Museums | 0 | 1 | Braidwood Museum (69 km) |
Tomakin: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Tomakin?
Broulee Island Nature Reserve (island, about 5 km), Mogo Wildlife Park (park, about 5 km), Burrewarra Point Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Birdland Animal Park (nature spot, about 14 km), Clyde River National Park (national park, about 21 km), Kingston Beach (beach, about 1 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tomakin?
92 places on Spotwander: 60 beaches & coast, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.
Which is the nearest beach to Tomakin?
Kingston Beach, about 1 km by road; Tomakin Beach (2 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tomakin?
Illawong Nature Reserve, about 4 km by road; Broulee Island Nature Reserve (5 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Tomakin?
Catalina Lake, about 15 km by road; Kellys Lake (25 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Tomakin?
Start in Tomakin, visit Burrewarra Point Reserve, then Broulee Island Nature Reserve, then Mogo Wildlife Park, then Clyde River National Park, then Birdland Animal Park, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Tomakin?
October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves.
Towns near Tomakin
- Places near Broulee · 5 km
- Places near Malua Bay · 6 km
- Places near Batemans Bay · 16 km
- Places near Long Beach · 17 km
- Places near Moruya · 17 km
- Places near Tuross Head · 33 km
- Places near Dalmeny · 48 km
- Places near Narooma · 55 km
- Places near Burrill Lake · 67 km
- Places near Braidwood · 69 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tomakin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tomakin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.