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Mogo
Give Mogo half a day: the wildlife park in the morning, the historic village and a pie at lunch, then move on. Sleep here only if you want a quiet base near Batemans Bay.
Mogo is a one-street gold-rush village of about 320 people on the NSW South Coast, 10 km inland from Batemans Bay. Its draw is the wildlife park, which keeps red pandas and snow leopards, plus a short strip of cafés, galleries and pie shops. Most travellers see it as a stop between Batemans Bay and Moruya rather than a destination in itself.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (warm, beach weather); Mar–May and Sep–Nov for fewer crowds
- avoid Dec–Jan school holidays (busiest and priciest on the coast); peak bushfire-risk days in summer
- Airports
- MYA · CBR
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mogo000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- NSW RFS bushfire information1800 679 737
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mogo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyMogo is a small, low-crime village and feels safe day and night.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From a mobile · 1800 679 737 NSW RFS bushfire information
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckMYA Moruya Airport (About 20 min south by car; small regional airport with limited flights, check schedules).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketWildlife park entryA$40–50 (≈ US$30–35) (check)
- Budget bedHostel or cabin bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$200 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$320 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$170 (≈ US$120) · High A$300 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MYA Moruya Airport (About 20 min south by car; small regional airport with limited flights, check schedules) · CBR Canberra Airport (About 2 h by car; the usual gateway for the region)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Care
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Feb–May, Sep–Nov. Mixed: Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jul (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mogo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Jul
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Aug
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. Mogo is on the Princes Highway, about 10 km from Batemans Bay and 25 km from Moruya. There is no useful local bus; the village strip is walkable in 10 minutes once you park. Fuel, supermarkets and the nearest hospital are in Batemans Bay.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Drive the Princes Highway north, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Drive the Princes Highway north, about 6.2 mi (10 km)
Supermarkets, oyster bars and the Clyde River; use it as your supply base.
Moruya
goDoor to door: 25 min
Drive south on the Princes Highway, about 25 km (16 mi)Drive south on the Princes Highway, about 16 mi (25 km)
Saturday markets, river walks and a historic main street.
Narooma
goDoor to door: 45 min
Drive south on the Princes Highway, about 45 km (28 mi)Drive south on the Princes Highway, about 28 mi (45 km)
Wagonga Inlet, seals at Australia Rock and Montague Island tours.
Tilba
goDoor to door: 1 h
Drive south past Narooma, about 55 km (34 mi)Drive south past Narooma, about 34 mi (55 km)
Heritage village with cheese and honey shops; pair it with Narooma.
Nelligen
cautionDoor to door: 35 min
Drive north-west from Batemans Bay, about 30 km (19 mi)Drive north-west from Batemans Bay, about 19 mi (30 km)
Small riverside hamlet; only worth the detour if you are already in Batemans Bay.
Bodalla
goDoor to door: 35 min
Drive south on the Princes Highway, about 35 km (22 mi)Drive south on the Princes Highway, about 22 mi (35 km)
Historic cheese factory and dairy country.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Mogo village (Sydney St)
Walk to cafés, pies and galleries; very few beds, book ahead in summer.
Tomakin Rd / Mogo outskirts
Self-contained stays and cabins near the wildlife park; you need a car.
Batemans Bay
10 km (6.2 mi) away, far more rooms, restaurants and supermarkets; the practical base for most trips.6.2 mi (10 km) away, far more rooms, restaurants and supermarkets; the practical base for most trips.
Moruya
About 20 min south; quieter town with its own shops and river.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150–250 (≈ US$100–170) excl. bed
- High
- A$280 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or pub double room1 × 1 night × A$200 | A$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$170 | A$340 |
| Mogo Wildlife Park entry, per person2 × A$45 · check | A$90 |
| Fuel, one day of local driving1 × A$25 | A$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$20 | A$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$70 |
| Trip total≈ A$383 per person per day, bed included | A$765≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Meat pie | A$6–9 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Café lunch | A$18–28 (≈ US$12–19) |
| Pub meal | A$25–40 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Wildlife park entry | A$40–50 (≈ US$30–35) (check) |
| Kayak hire, per hour | A$25–40 (≈ US$17–30) (check) |
| Fuel, per litre | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer bushfire risk is real on the South Coast: check the NSW RFS Fires Near Me app and local alerts before driving.
- Mobile coverage is patchy on back roads around Mogo; download offline maps.
- Wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk, especially kangaroos and wombats.
- Many village shops close by mid-afternoon and some close early in winter: check before you drive out.
- The wildlife park is a dated-ticket attraction in busy periods: book ahead in school holidays.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From a mobile
- 112
- NSW RFS bushfire information
- 1800 679 737
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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From a mobile112
- NSW RFS bushfire information1800 679 737
Embassy
No embassies in Mogo; consulates and embassies are in Canberra or Sydney. US and UK consulates-general are in Sydney.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mogo → Batemans Bay by car: about 10 km (6.2 mi), 15 minabout 6.2 mi (10 km), 15 min
- Mogo → Moruya by car: about 25 km (16 mi), 25 minabout 16 mi (25 km), 25 min
- Mogo → Canberra by car: about 150 km (93 mi), 2 h (check)about 93 mi (150 km), 2 h (check)
Say or show
- Where is the wildlife park? — Where is the wildlife park?
- One meat pie, please — One meat pie, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is there fuel nearby? — Is there fuel nearby?
- Is this road open? — Is this road open?
Emergency 000 works from any phone; 112 works from mobiles even with no credit.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mogo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr (warm, beach weather); Mar–May and Sep–Nov for fewer crowds · avoid Dec–Jan school holidays (busiest and priciest on the coast); peak bushfire-risk days in summer · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MYA and CBR: flight times, hire-car pickup, taxi fallback.
- Walking cluster for the village strip with opening hours for the wildlife park, botanic garden and pie shops.
- Bushfire and heat fixtures so the page can go green on hostile days.
- Place pages for the wildlife park and botanic garden with verified entry and last-entry times.
Sources
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