Bodalla State Forest

















Recreational facilities
Bodalla Forest Rest Area
A great spot for a family picnic not far from the Princes Highway in Bodalla State Forest near Narooma. The shaded area is nestled under tall spotted gums, with a easy walking trail around Mummaga Lake from which you may spot a variety or native animals and birds.
Box Cutting Rainforest Walk
Follow the trail through the dense, grey myrtle rainforest of trees laden with mosses and lichens. Bird's nest ferns grow in the dense canopy and a variety of birds can be heard and seen along the walk. The signposted trail leads off from Box Cutting Road.
Wagonga Scenic Drive
A little-used drive along the old Princes Highway, traverses spotted gums and rainforest.
Staying Safe
- Important information when visiting state forests
- Call '000' in a bushfire emergency (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Total Fire Ban and Current Fire Danger Map (www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
- Signs in State Forests
- Solid Fuel Fire Bans
Useful information
Authorised hunting
Some State forests are declared for authorised hunting. Find out more about authorised hunting in State forests, including licensing and applying for permits.
Pesticide use This area is designated as ‘high public usage’ under Forestry Corporation of NSW’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan [PDF 3.83 MB].
Visit sustainably
Find out how to minimise the impact of your visit.