Mallacoota has a Foodworks supermarket as well as the IGA, plus a pharmacy and a medical centre. The shops are well stocked but get busy in peak weeks, so bring the basics from home. Below is what we know about each, and about the vet, phone reception, the boat ramps and booking a table.
At a glance
IGA and Foodworks
Mallacoota has a Foodworks as well as the IGA. The IGA trades until 7pm in the summer peak.
Pharmacy and medical centre
Mallacoota has a pharmacy and a medical centre. Bring enough of any regular medication for your stay.
Phone reception
Phone reception in Mallacoota is better on Telstra.
A vet on Wednesdays
A vet visits Mallacoota every Wednesday. Otherwise the closest vets are in Eden and Pambula, about 90 minutes away.
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How busy do the shops get in summer?
Busy. Mallacoota goes from a few hundred people to several thousand over Christmas. The shops in town are well stocked, but they get busy in peak weeks, so pack the basics before you leave home and top up once you're here. If you're still working out when to come, our guide to Mallacoota in summer covers the peak weeks and when to book.
Supermarkets: the IGA and Foodworks
The IGA is IGA Local Grocer Mallacoota Plus Liquor, at 49 Maurice Avenue. Phone 03 5158 0604. Google lists it open 8am to 6:30pm, seven days, and it trades until 7pm in the summer peak.
We haven't confirmed Foodworks' address or opening hours for this guide, so check them before you head over.
Bread, pies and a bottle shop
Mallacoota Bakery opens early for pies, pasties, bread and coffee, and there's often a queue in summer. The Mallacoota Hotel Motel (the pub) at 51–55 Maurice Avenue has a bottle shop. Phone 03 5158 0455.
Is there a pharmacy or doctor in Mallacoota?
Mallacoota has a pharmacy and a medical centre. We haven't confirmed their names or opening hours for this guide, so check them before you rely on either.
If you take regular medication, bring enough for the whole stay, along with sunscreen and a basic first aid kit.
Phone reception
Phone reception is better on Telstra. If you have a choice of phone or SIM in the family, bring the Telstra one.
Is there a vet in Mallacoota?
A vet visits Mallacoota every Wednesday. Otherwise the closest vet is in Eden, then Pambula, both about 90 minutes' drive over the NSW border towards Merimbula. Orbost is about 2 hours' drive back towards Melbourne.
| Clinic | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Vet | 2 Irene Crescent, Eden, NSW | 02 6496 1252 | Ring to check |
| Pambula Vet (104 km from Mallacoota) | 4A Bullara Street, Pambula, NSW | 02 6495 7873 | Weekdays 8am to 5:30pm, Saturdays 9am to 12pm |
| The Vet & Co. Orbost (145 km from Mallacoota) | 32 Salisbury Street, Orbost | 03 5154 2387 | Weekdays 9am to 5pm |
Bring tick protection for your dog. 15 of our 17 houses take dogs. For the rest of what you need to know, read our guide to bringing your dog to Mallacoota, or see every pet-friendly house.
Queues at the boat ramps
The public boat ramps are at Bastion Point (for the ocean), Karbeethong and near the caravan park in town. There can be a queue at peak times, so allow for a wait. If you're hiring rather than towing, book boat hire, charters and tours for Christmas and January as early as you can. Our guide to boat hire in Mallacoota lists who hires what.
Booking a table
In January cafés and restaurants are generally open seven days. Book a table a few days ahead. Our guide to where to eat in Mallacoota has the addresses and phone numbers.
Staying with us
Hammond Properties looks after 17 holiday homes in Mallacoota. Every house except Four on Stingray Point has air conditioning, and 15 of the 17 have room to park a boat. Booking direct means lower fees than Airbnb or Stayz. Ring Amelia on 0401 825 547 or use the enquiry form, or browse the houses.
Good to know
Phone numbers
- IGA03 5158 0604
- The pub (bottle shop)03 5158 0455
- Eden Vet02 6496 1252
- Pambula Vet02 6495 7873
- The Vet & Co. Orbost03 5154 2387
Hours
- IGA8am to 6:30pm, seven days (per Google), until 7pm in the summer peak
- Visiting vetevery Wednesday
- Pambula Vetweekdays 8am to 5:30pm, Saturdays 9am to 12pm
- The Vet & Co. Orbostweekdays 9am to 5pm
Public boat ramps
- Bastion Point (for the ocean)
- Karbeethong
- Near the caravan park in town
- There can be a queue at peak times