Batemans Bay Area Information Guide

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WELCOME

to Batemans Bay Batemans Bay, “the Bay”, is a bustling holiday destination.

It’s a mecca for those who love to escape to the sea but still want those extra little touches.

The broad, sweeping estuary of the magnificent Clyde River provides brilliant views seaward to an islanddotted horizon and upriver to the forested mountain backdrop. Home to the famous Clyde River oyster, Batemans Bay offers fresh, modern restaurants, with local seafood a specialty.

Cruise the river, go boating, fishing, sailing, mini-golfing or indulge in some local shopping temptations. There are modern clubs, all of which welcome visitors.

Venture just 5 minutes south to the quaint township of Mogo. Famous for the Mogo Zoo, the whole family can enjoy an outing to Mogo.

There’s plenty to see and do in Batemans Bay and something to suit everyone. Enjoy your stay!

Images by Eurobodalla Tourism

To the north and south, beautiful beaches and rocky headlands prove magnets for visitors who enjoy the rolling surf, or more sheltered coves with quieter waters for family picnics or snorkelling expeditions.

The region’s picturesque lakes and other waterways provide visitors with the opportunity to take a serene walk and view some of the amazing flora and fauna.

Possums, wallabies, kangaroos, parrots and sea eagles are just some of the wildlife you’ll see along the way.

For more information, drop into the Batemans Bay Visitor Information Centre on Princes Highway or visit www.eurobodalla.com.au.

BATEMANS BAY

Christian Outreach Centre 2 Museum Place Call 4472 7284 for service times Anglican Church 6 Herarde Street Sunday Services 8.00am, 10.00am, 6.30pm Salvation Army 27 Old Princes Highway Sunday Services 10.00am, 6.00pm Uniting Church 1 Catlin Avenue Sunday Service 9.00am Presbyterian Church 16 Melaleuca Crescent Sunday Service 10.00am Catholic Church David Street, Batehaven Sunday Service 9.00am Baptist Church 1 Tallgums Way, Surf Beach Sunday Service 10.00am, 6.00pm

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Things to

SEE & DO EUCALYPT TRAIL The Eucalupt Trail is located approximately 14kms north of Batemans Bay on the Princes Highway. The trail is about 500 metres long, winding through a tall wet sclerophyll forest environment boasting 11 different eucalypt species. A barbecue area complete with picnic tables, bins and toilet facilities is available.

BROULEE ISLAND WALK Broulee Island occupies a very special place in the Eurobodalla Shire. Back in the 1830s, when Broulee was first settled, the island was firmly connected to the mainland by a sand spit covered with low scrub and coastal banksia. Today, the nature reserve is accessible via a sandbar. The walk is 4kms in total and will take you around two hours to complete, but your efforts will be rewarded. Whales can be spotted along the walk during springtime.

Images by (top left & middle) Destination NSW and (top right) Jeffrey Drewitz & Destination NSW

BINGIE DREAMING TRACK The Bingie Dreaming Track follows part of the dreaming track used by the Brinja-Yuin people. It has some great vantage points for whale watching and passes through a variety of plant communities from eucalyptus forests to heath lands. This coastal walk includes some sections along sandy beaches. The track Bingie Bingie Point to Congo return is 16 kms, a 6 hour moderate walk. Track Bingie Bingie Point to Tuross Head is 11kms return, 5 hours in total, and is a moderate to difficult walk as part of the track is sand.

THE CLYDE RIVER BRIDGE The Batemans Bay Clyde River ferry crossing was established in 1871 and was replaced by a lifting span bridge in 1956. This Clyde River crossing put Batemans Bay on the map and started to draw trade away from Nelligen and establish Batemans Bay as the main hub on the state’s South Coast. The Batemans Bay bridge, today, is the oldest of its type in Australia and is a well recognised landmark on the South Coast of New South Wales. Visitors to the area are quickly charmed by its iconic presence and its fascinating operation.

GUERILLA BAY AND BURREWARRA POINT LOOKOUT Guerilla Bay, 13kms south of Batemans Bay, is a hidden gem amongst the other picturesque bays in

Eurobodalla. The bay is suitable for swimming and is also great for snorkelling and kayaking.

Guerilla Bay is the starting point for the Banksia Walk to Burrewarra Point. The walk is 1.5 kms long and you can explore rock pools and the rocky contours along the way. At Burrewarra Point Lighthouse, the views up and down the coast are breathtaking. Keep a watchful eye out for dolphins (at any time) and whales.

MURRAMARANG NATIONAL PARK The lush, semi rainforest vegetation of Murramarang National Park is home to the famous beach kangaroos and lies a mere 10 kms north of Batemans Bay. With imposing spotted gums and minor creeks deviating here and there it’s hard to believe that this was once a heavily logged forest. These days Mount Agony Road is a pleasurable, fully sealed roadway leading to the front door of beautiful Depot Beach and Durras Lake North and the Village. You can also venture this road to Pebbly Beach, internationally renowned for its flora and fauna, and as a gateway to the Durras Mountain Walk and Snake Bay trail.

GALLERIES IN EUROBODALLA The Eurobodalla is a region blessed with the beauty of nature’s creativity, so its hardly surprising that a talented artistic community flourishes in the Eurobodalla. Visit the world class galleries and studios, run by many award winning and recognised artists.

You’ll be delighted by the superb local and imported works that feature painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, pottery, textiles and more. Indigenous art is a special feature. The list is endless. To help you explore the cultural beauty of Eurobodalla, visit the Batemans Bay Visitor Centre or www.eurobodalla.com.au.

PIGEON HOUSE MOUNTAIN Pigeon House Mountain is approximately a 1 hour drive from Batemans Bay. The walk to the top of the mountain and return will take about 4 hours and is divided into 4 separate stages: Stage 1 is a steep 800 metre climb; Stage 2 is a flat 1km walk; Stage 3 is a steep 500 metre climb; and Stage 4 is a series of climbing steel ladders to reach the summit. Best to walk in dry weather due to steep tracks.

Image by Eurobodalla Tourism

EUROBODALLA

TRAVEL

National Parks

Distances

FROM BATEMANS BAY TO: Batehaven Mogo

4kms 9kms

Long Beach Malua Bay Nelligen Tomakin Durras Guerilla Bay Broulee Rosedale Moruya

13kms 13kms 15kms 16kms 18kms 18kms 18kms 19kms 26kms

• Broulee Island Nature Reserve • Budawang National Park • Deua National Park • Eurobodalla National Park • Gulaga National Park • Kooraban National Park • Monga National Park

Road Safety: You are permitted to drive on a current out of state or overseas licence for a period of one year.

If you hold an out of state or overseas driver’s licence it must be carried with you when you are driving and produced on demand to a police officer if requested.

• Montague Island Nature Reserve

Vehicles travel on the left-hand side of the road and the wearing of seatbelts is compulsory for all passengers.

It is illegal to talk on your mobile phone while driving.

For more information on national parks in the region,

REGIONAL AREA

Mogo Zoo

To Tomakin

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• Murramarang National Park • Wadbilliga National Park visit www.eurobodalla.com.au.

Image by Eurobodalla Tourism

Located ten minutes from Batemans Bay, Mogo is a quaint, historical township founded during the Gold Rush.

During the Gold Rush, Mogo was a bustling little township with a host of facilities. After the boom, however, it retired into a sleepy hollow. During the 1980s, the increasing number of artists in the region gave rise to a creative vibe and unique, artisan products.

Today, visitors to Mogo can enjoy perusing the galleries and boutiques shops for arts, jewellery, antiques, ceramics and more. Otherwise, sit down for refreshments at one of the lovely cafes in town.

Mogo is also renowned for its zoo which exhibits an extraordinary menagerie of animals and boasts the largest collection of primates in any private zoo in Australia. At Mogo Zoo you will be intrigued by close encounters with an array of endangered and exotic animals from around the globe.

Meet a mob of meerkats as they clamber and climb all over you. Sail around the primate islands and handfeed the ring-tailed & black-and-white ruffed lemurs.

Come face-to-face with African servals or hand-feed a tiger – if you dare! Or perhaps you’d like to encounter all of these experiences and be a keeper for the day.

It is Mogo Zoo’s aim to involve and educate the public at large and offer its visitors an intimate, educational zoo experience. For more information, visit mogozoo.com.au.

Image by Nick Rains & Destination NSW

MOGO

Discover

LOOKOUTS The lookouts in and around Batemans Bay provide magnificent views of the countryside and ocean.

FOLDERS HILL LOOKOUT Penthouse Place, North Batemans Bay

BIG BIT LOOKOUT Big Bit Road, Batemans Bay

HOLMES LOOKOUT Rotary Drive, Batemans Bay

MELVILLE POINT LOOKOUT Tomakin Redhill Parade, Tomakin (approximately 21kms from Batemans Bay)

SOUTH HEAD MORUYA South Head Road, Moruya (approximately 27kms from Batemans Bay)

OBSERVATION HEAD LOOKOUT Observation Avenue, Batehaven (approximately 5kms from Batemans Bay)

Image by Destination NSW

BURREWARRA POINT LOOKOUT Burri Point Road, Guerilla Point (18kms from Batemans Bay) Visit the nearest local visitor information centre for more information and location details or visit www.eurobodalla.com.au.

Calendar of

EVENTS JANUARY

OCTOBER

• Moruya New Year’s Rodeo Moruya Showground

• Batemans Bay Seaside Carnivale, Batemans Bay

• Eurobodalla District Show, Moruya • Shakespeare in the Gardens, Mogo

FEBRUARY • Red Hot Summer Tour, Batemans Bay

MARCH • Tuross Head Lake Fishing Tournament, Tuross Head

APRIL • Batemans Bay Ultimate Triathlon, Batemans Bay

• Moruya Jazz Festival, Various venues in Moruya

NOVEMBER • Batemans Bay Seaside Carnivale, Batemans Bay • Southeast HARVEST, Moruya

DECEMBER • Bells Family Carnival, Batemans Bay • Art and Craft Exhibition, Batemans Bay • Broulee Sand Modelling Competition, Broulee

JUNE • Batemans Bay Open, Batemans Bay

AUGUST • Bay Stages Rally, Batemans Bay

Images by Eurobodalla Tourism

• Sculpture on Clyde, Batemans Bay

For more information on events in the region, visit www.eurobodalla.com.au.

Essential

SERVICES FIRE / POLICE / AMBULANCE 000

Food &

MARKETS Batemans Bay is flush with locally grown and freshly caught produce, so get your taste buds ready for this tantalising fare.

Batemans Bay Police Station 28 Orient Street, Batemans Bay (Open 24 hours)

4472 0099

Batemans Bay Hospital 7 Pacific Street, Batemans Bay

4475 1500

Batemans Bay Medical Centre 26-28 Pacific Street, Batemans Bay

4472 4626

Bayview Medical Cottage 56 Beach Road, Batemans Bay

4472 4715

General Dentist Practice Cnr Beach Road & Bavarde Avenue, Batemans Bay

4472 4113

Bay Central Pharmacy 1/9 Orient Street, Batemans Bay

4472 5758

Australia Wide Taxi Direct Bookings

131 008 4472 8555

Batemans Bay is renowned for its famous Clyde River oysters. The Oyster Shed on Wray Street, situated on the banks of the Clyde River, sells fresh oysters direct to the public. Find out why Clyde River oysters have such an enduring reputation. The Oyster Shed is open Tuesday to Sunday , 9am to 5pm. For more information, please call 4472 6771 or visit www.oystershed.com.au.

The region is also known for its delicious fresh seafood, olives, cheese, fruit, vegetables and wine.

For more information on food, please visit www.eurobodalla.com.au/food-produce.

Alternatively check out the many fresh produce markets in the region.

MORUYA COUNTRY MARKET Riverside Park, Moruya – Saturdays, 7.30am–12.30pm

MARINE RESCUE MARKET Corrigans Reserve, Batehaven 1st Sunday of the month, 9am–1pm

BATEMANS BAY ROTARY MARKETS Corrigans Reserve, Batehaven 3rd Sunday of the month, 8am–1pm

NATA Oval next to the Narooma Visitor Centre, Narooma – 4th Sunday of the month, 8.30am–1pm

TILBA GROWERS MARKETS Big Hall, Bate Street, Central Tilba Saturdays, 8am–12pm

Images by Eurobodalla Tourism

NAROOMA ROTARY MARKET

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