The beaches are patrolled during the summer holiday period, and being located on either side of Penguin Head face in different directions, providing a variety of surf conditions for board riders, swimmers, body surfers and families with young children. A wide variety of fish species are caught on these beaches and from the rocky headlands adjacent to them. Culburra Beach with Lake Wollumboola in the background Picnic areas are located at a number of areas adjacent to the beaches including Tilbury Cove and Crookhaven Heads. Other picnic areas are on the shores of Lake Wollumboola near its entrance and at the Lake Wollumboola boat ramp. Tennis and squash courts and the bowling club provide an alternative to the beaches.
Live bands perform at the club most weekends.
Lake Wollumboola is an intermittently opening coastal lake that is used for a number of recreational purposes depending on the water level in the lake. When the water level is high, sailing, windsurfing and water skiing are all popular. Lower water levels encourage a wide variety of bird life turning the region into an ornithologists delight. The walk around the lake foreshore from the entrance in either direction allows a pleasant interaction with nature. After lake openings prawn and fish larvae develop in the lake with excellent catches being recorded.