Maianbar is adjacent to the village of Bundeena, less than kilometre away and linked by a bush track, and footbridge.

The name initially referred to the site of local marine fish hatcheries and was probably chosen by the Trustees of the Royal National Park.

Maianbar is quite an isolated village but can be accessed by road - a twenty-five-minute drive from Sutherland, or by ferry.

During early colonial settlement, Indonesian rusa deer were introduced and have since become a large population in the area.

Many residents see the deer as pests, the National Parks & Wildlife Service and Council are permitted to cull.