Mallacoota with toddlers comes down to calm water and a flat path for the pram. The inlet shallows near the Main Wharf are calm and shallow, the best spot for little ones, and there's a playground on the foreshore near the wharf. The foreshore path is paved and flat, good for prams and scooters.
At a glance
Calm water by the wharf
The inlet shallows near the Main Wharf are calm and shallow, the best spot for little ones.
A flat path for prams
The foreshore path is paved and flat, good for prams and scooters, with a playground near the wharf.
Pedal boats at $10
Mallacoota Hireboats hires pedal boats at $10 a half hour. No boat licence needed.
Seven fully fenced yards
Pheeney Place, Vista Views, Blue Waters, Lacy's Place, 27 Mirrabooka Rd and both South Gateway houses.
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Where toddlers can paddle
The inlet shallows near the Main Wharf are calm and shallow, the best spot for little ones. The sandy banks of Coulls Inlet near the wharf also have calm, shallow water for splashing about. Pack a bucket and a spade, and stay within arm's reach.
Or try Betka Beach, about five minutes' drive south of town along Betka Road, where the Betka River meets the sea. When the river mouth is closed, the lagoon is shallow and still, which suits small children. The ocean side has surf, rocks and currents, so keep little ones on the lagoon side and check beachsafe.org.au before anyone goes near the surf. Betka has a grassy area, picnic tables, gas barbecues and toilets, which makes it an easy place to spend a morning.
Our swimming guide covers the rest of Mallacoota's beaches.
A flat path for the pram
The foreshore path is the one for wheels: it's paved and flat, good for prams and scooters. There's a playground on the foreshore near the wharf.
Easy walks for kids
The beach walks, the coastal walk and the lake foreshore all suit children and bikes. Two easy walks out of town:
- The Betka Beach loop track is an easy walk of about 2.2 km with river, heath and ocean views.
- The Double Creek Nature Walk is an easy 1 km loop through warm temperate rainforest, about 8 km from Mallacoota, with a picnic ground. Lyrebirds are common.
Our Mallacoota walks guide has more.
Pedal boats at Mallacoota Hireboats
Mallacoota Hireboats hires out pedal boats at $10 a half hour, and you don't need a boat licence for one. It's a family-run business at 10 Buckland Drive, with the jetty at M38 Coulls Inlet, open seven days, 7:30am to 6pm. Phone 0474 818 058.
Our boat hire guide covers the other boats you can hire.
Breakfast out
Cafe 54 at 54 Maurice Avenue is open year-round, seven days, for breakfast (pancakes, egg and bacon rolls) and lunch (burgers, steak sandwiches, lasagne). Phone 03 5158 0646.
Houses with a fenced yard
Seven of our houses have a fully fenced yard:
- Pheeney Place
- Vista Views
- Blue Waters
- Lacy's Place
- 27 Mirrabooka Rd
- South Gateway Unit
- South Gateway House
Every house except Four on Stingray Point has air conditioning, handy for afternoon naps. Bookings are by phone on 0401 825 547 or through the enquiry form. Booking direct means lower fees than Airbnb or Stayz, and Amelia will help match you to the house that suits you. Travelling with grandparents or another family? See Mallacoota for family groups.
Good to know
Calm water for little ones
- Inlet shallows near the Main Wharf
- Sandy banks of Coulls Inlet near the wharf
- Betka lagoon, when the river mouth is closed
Phone numbers
- Book a house0401 825 547
- Mallacoota Hireboats0474 818 058
- Cafe 5403 5158 0646