the boardwalk

The boardwalk has to be seen and walked to be appreciated. We had been told it was amazing, but we did not realise just how incredible it is until we saw it. Then we walked it and fell even more in love with the outstanding beauty of the area - the waterways, the sky, the currents, the mangroves, the blustery wind, the headland, the ocean, the traditional history...It is difficult to review this because on one hand it would be a shame for lovely Urunga to lose its sleepy charm due to an upsurge in tourism. On the other hand it is too good not to experience if you are in the area - please be respectful and environmentally responsible. Urunga has an adjacent camp/caravan park, and the local pub was good for lunch. There is also accommodation available. It is a blast from the [relatively] recent past with its decor and old style beer garden, providing a historical contrast to the natural beauty.

Urunga is an amazing place. Clear water, blue skies (when we were there) We can't recommend this place enough. Loved it. What a gorgeous part of the world. Not only the boardwalk but there is a great park on the water for the kids and the beach is perfect for a dip.

Urunga is one of the best kept secrets of the North Coast of NSW. The boardwalk provides a wonderful opportunity to see the local bird life and makes access to the beach easier but many people use it as a place for a stroll. Wonderful spot

1km boardwalk from the Lagoon to the Beach. Plenty of wildlife, water birds and plants to view. After your walk go for the swim at the beach or have refreshing dip in the lagoon. Great sunrise & sunset views from the boardwalk.

If you enjoy walking, water, wildlife and scenery this is the best. You can walk while fish, stingrays, jellyfish and crabs go about there business below and many kinds of birds can be spotted around you. There are many places to sit and rest and you reach the beach after nearly 2km. The veiws of the mountains and the town coming back are great. Even the kids love it and enjoy the exercise.

Had breakfast there both mornings, food excellent Coffee great & service friendly..Good place to sit and plan the rest of your day.

Love it! Plenty of opportunity to see wildlife as you enjoy the easy stroll to the river entrance. Places to sit along the way - so bring a thermos or drink and take the time to enjoy :-)

This is a great walk for all fitness levels. Seats available at intervals, amazing views, meet lots of people doing the walk & if you go right to the end at whale spotting time you just may be lucky enough to see some! It's close to town so very convenient to travellers as well. Don't miss it.

The boardwalk is excellent, and take your camera and binoculars as there are plenty of photo opportunities, from birds to scenery to the occasional kangaroo.

Beautiful views from this 1km Boardwalk or paddle at low tide below the jetty. Crystal clear water and white sands! An option to walk on another Boardwalk half way along, which takes you through the mangroves. Heaps of crabs scurry into holes. At the end of the main walkway is the beach with viewing platforms to spot whales!

We walked out here twice on our stay with my parents who have recently moved to Urunga. It is about a 1km long each way, and you can stop and look at lots of things (e.g. crabs, fish swimming, fisherman. At the end of the boardwalk is the beach - we seen whales and dolphins swimming about 150m out. Just beautiful!

If you are looking for a break on the long drive fron Sydney to Brisbane call in at Urunga and stretch your legs on this 1km board walk. Park in the car park in front of the pub and head out to where the river meets the sea. Plenty to see for all ages. Lots of small fish and crabs to spot for the kids and great exercise for the driver.

Such a beautiful relaxing walk for all ages and fitness levels. Walk along the boardwalk through the mangroves, sit and watch crabs and fish swim by, rock fisherman, whales splashing or the waves rolling in on the beach. Such a well planned and popular walk .

This boardwalk is at the small seaside town of Urunga, about 500 km north of Sydney, easily accessible from the highway. It is in good condition, for walking, and is fenced, so safe for small children, properly supervised, of course. The walk skirts the estuary, on one side, and some mangroves or dunes, on the other, and ends at the river mouth, from where you can walk the beach as far as you like, to the south. We saw lots of fish and crabs, and a sacred kingfisher flitting about. North Coast beaches must be the best anywhere, for walking, any time except top high tide, as the sand is fine and firm. The boardwalk is about one kilometre long, and the scenery is always different coming back. Or if you wish, walk about 2 km down to beach, find some steps and walk back along the road behind the beach, but you'll miss out, then, on the great mountain views of the return walk.The river mouth is interesting, as it was a port for small ships about 100 years ago, all well explained in informative signs. All in all, a highly recommended activity for an hour or two.

Get off the highway and get into Urunga. Take a walk to the end of the boardwalk and you won't regret the decision.