Narooma
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Destination overview
One of three new destinations on the NSW South Coast, Narooma is the result of some highly motivated locals. What started as 30km of community-built trails in Bodalla State Forest has evolved to nearly 100km, with the majority of that constructed by the soil wizards at Dirt Art.
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Narooma | Five zones, five times the fun
The trail network has been divided into five zones, each catering to a specific riding style.
The Playground (initially called the Skills Zone) is closest to the trailhead, and is designed to help beginner mountain bikers grow their skills. The next step up is The Northern Zone, which is a pocket of intermediate descended trails, flaked on all sides by climbing trails. Both of these zones can be accessed by shuttles, meaning riders who may not otherwise have access can experience the joy of an uplift.
The Gravity Zone is…well…gravity trails. Built into a section of the forest that had been previously logged, Dirt Art was able to move a lot of dirt to create substantial features.
The Wilderness Zone, on the other hand, is all narrow and natural trails; this zone can be accessed from the top shuttle dropoff and has blue and black trails arranged in a stacked loop format so rides can be tailored to how much gas you have in the tank.
Last but not least is the Trail Riding Zone, which is an extension of the original trail network, built in a style to reflect the OG handbuilt trails.
This network runs the gamut from massive jumps to janky tech. and some oddball trail features like a burnt-out ute you can jump.
Don’t forget about the beach
But its more than just trails, Narooma is already a tourist destination because the beaches are spec-freakin-tacular! If you make the trip down here, don’t forget your swimmers and surfboard.
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With the old trails, new skills area at the carpark, the other 3 main areas, Gravity, Playground and Wilderness, this place has almost everything, from janky black and old schools XC and gravity, to flow, and jump tracks, this area has so much to offer. All in the top end of tracks.
If you have not ridden this, you should.
Now with Eden, Tathra, Narooma, and all the Mogo trails being built, this area will be alive with mountain bikes.