BATEMANS BAY & EUROBODALLA
Located just 4.5 hrs South of Sydney, Batemans Bay sits within the Eurobodalla Region on the N.S.W South Coast. Boasting great natural beauty, Bateman’s Bay and its surrounds are home to several national parks, surf beaches, protected bays as well as local food markets, idyllic fishing estuaries and world-famous golfing green. Whether you are looking for adventure or leisure, the NSW South Coast has a little something for everyone.
FAQS
Are The Beaches Safe For Swimming?
Batemans Bay and Eurobodalla offer both surf beaches and protected bays with gentle waves, great for a relaxing day by the water.
Is Batemans Bay A Good Spot For Fishing?
The Eurobodalla area has many great fishing spots within its network of beaches, lakes, estuaries, rivers and coastal inlets. Known as Australia’s ‘Oyster Coast’, the region’s estuary and rivers are famous for abundant fishing and oysters. Here you can cast a fishing line by the beach, in a kayak or by boat.
Where Can I Hire A Car?
Hertz Car Hire Batemans Bay has a vehicle to suit every journey, diverse and modern fleet includes speciality vehicles in their Prestige, Adrenaline and Dream Collections.
Hertz Car Hire Batemans Bay
34 Orient St 02-64953444
https://www.hertz.com.au/p/hire-a-car/australia/new-south-wales/batemans-bay
Is There An Airport In Batemans Bay?
There sure is! You can fly directly into Mourya which is located about 20mins drive from Batemans Bay town centre. You can use the taxi services to make the short trip or rent a car from the hire services available at the airport. This is a great way to explore the Eurobodalla region at your own pace. Regional Express (REX) operates regular direct flights between Sydney and Moruya. For other major Australian cities, connect via Sydney for travel into Moruya. Regional Express offers daily flights to Moruya Airport from Sydney. Flights from Melbourne (via Merimbula) operate Monday to Saturday.
You can also fly into Canberra Airport which is approx. 2hrs drive to Batemans Bay town Centre.
Can I Travel By Bus Or Coach?
South Coast
Rixon’s Bus Services offer a door-to-door personal service from the Eurobodalla to Canberra on a regular day to day basis. They are ideal for airport drop-offs, medical appointments, work trips or just a day of shopping in the city. They welcome international travellers using the international airport at Canberra and will drop off at many coastal locations between Milton and Narooma. Alternatively, Murray’s Australia offers daily coach departures between Canberra and Eurobodalla.
Melbourne & Sydney
Premier Motor Service offers daily services between Melbourne and Cairns. Priors Scenic Express offer a quick and scenic trip to the Eurobodalla Coast from Sydney via the Southern Highlands and Kangaroo Valley, which includes a half-hour sightseeing stop at Fitzroy Falls.
There is also a rail /coach service between Melbourne and Batemans Bay operated by V-Line.
Premier Motor Service offers daily services between Melbourne and Cairns. Priors Scenic Express offer a quick and scenic trip to the Eurobodalla Coast from Sydney via the Southern Highlands and Kangaroo Valley – includes half hour sightseeing stop at Fitzroy Falls. Connects with CityRail and Country Link services at Bomaderry. There is also a rail /coach service between Melbourne and Batemans Bay operated by V-Line.
CATALINA COUNTRY CLUB
Enjoy a round of Golf at Club Catalina, where you’ll find a 27-hole championship golf course. Then relax and enjoy a drink from one of their bars or coffee shops in a modern, air-conditioned clubhouse.
BROULEE SURF SCHOOL
Broulee Surf School is the original NSW South Coast Surf School. Learn to surf lessons at North Broulee Beach between Batemans Bay and Moruya on the Eurobodalla Nature Coast. Professional surfing instruction… for all ages and levels with a wide range of surfing lessons and stand up paddle lessons including surfboards, SUP and wetsuit hire.
CLYDE RIVER BBQ CRUISES
Book an afternoon cruise on the MV Merinda, enjoy famous fresh and local delicacies whilst discovering the wonders of the Clyde River. Leaving the Boatshed daily and travelling to Nelligen for a short… stopover, visit local historical sites including the site where the notorious Clarke Brothers were held when waiting for shipment to Sydney.
JET SKI HIRE
With so many natural wonders to explore by sea why not hit the water with Southern Water Sports Jet Ski Hire. Offering a top of the range fleet, their jet skis are fast, powerful, quiet and environmentally… friendly. Whether you are a family or a large group, there is a jet ski here to suit everyone.
EUROBODALLA REGIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Get lost in nature at the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens where you find a diverse range of beautiful and interesting flora. The garden display beds, group plantings and vast natural areas and water… features provide habitat for wetland plant communities and water-loving animals. With over 8kms of outdoor tracks, ranging from level pathways to rugged tracks – you’ll have access to both the natural and man-made wonders including dry creek crossings, creeks and a series of lakes. A great day out for the whole family, there is also a children’s play space that incorporates music, motion and adventure with a range of unique and interactive play equipment.
MOGO ZOO
Go wild at Mogo Zoo! A privately owned zoo caring for a menagerie of endangered and exotic animal species from all over the globe. Located just 10 mins south of Batemans Bay, you can get up close and… personal with a rhino, feed a tiger and jump on a cruise to Primate Island.
Star Fish Water Front
The Oyster Shed on Wray
- (02) 4472 6771
- 5 Wray St, North Batemans Bay NSW 2536, Australia
- www.facebook.com/TheFarmGateOnWrayStreet
Come along and enjoy some coffee, cakes, cooked oysters and some light snacks on the Clyde River!
Kohli’s
- (02) 4472 2002
- 4/3 Orient Street, Batemans Bay NSW 2536, Australia
- kohlis.com.au/welcome-to-kohlis-batemans-bay
We trust that you will get a truly unique and distinctive dining experience whilst indulging yourself with the true taste of fine Indian cuisine. From the seemingly infinite diversity of culinary creations… existing throughout the Indian subcontinent we have chosen to present some of the more characteristic, yet legendary dishes.
Bay Soliders
Batemans Bay Soldiers Club is a renovated, modern, Club with great bars, balcony with outdoor dining, amazing views, extensive meal choices in our Restaurant & Bistro, TAB & well equiped… Sports Bar. Perfectly situated on the South Coast NSW, its a perfect venue for your Wedding Reception, Conference & Event.
Tomakin Club
Tomakin is on the beautiful coastline and clear waterways that make the NSW South Coast so appealing, and we’re only 15km south of Batemans Bay! The clubhouse is on the coast beside the mouth of the… Tomaga River, leading down to the magnificent beaches of Tomakin.
Club Catalina
Located on Beach Road, Batemans Bay, on land traditionally occupied by the Walbunja people from the Yuin nation, in the heart of the beautiful NSW South Coast. Situated only 1.5 km from the Batemans Bay… CBD, 147 km from Canberra and just 276 km (or a 35 minute Regional Flight) from Sydney, Club Catalina has something for everyone!
Surf Beach Chinese Takeaway
Heat Wood Fired Pizza Bar
Innes Boatshed
The Innes Family have been catching, cooking and serving the freshest local seafood through 3 generations of professional fishermen and women.
Grumpy & Sweetheart’s
- (02) 4474 3263
- 34-36 Sydney St, Mogo NSW 2536, Australia
- www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/batemans-bay-and-eurobodalla/mogo/food-and-drink/grumpy-and-sweethearts
Grumpy and Sweetheart’s is a charming country cafe with a delightful courtyard situated In Mogo, a small heritage town in the South Coast of New South Wales. The outdoor area is pet friendly so you can… enjoy a great coffee and meal with your furry friends! Mogo was established during the Gold Rush of the 1850’s and has survived as a sleepy highway town and is now home to a variety of tourist-centric stores, cafes, art galleries, potters and has established itself as one of the major centres of local art and craftwork. Grumpy and Sweetheart’s pride themselves in beautifully prepared simple food combined with an outstanding coffee blend to provide a rewarding dining experience.
Crumb Café
Crumb Café is the result of the most passionate hospitality staff on the south coast coming together to create amazing food and drinks. The menu is updated regularly and there is always something new… and interesting to try. Dine in, or grab something quick from the cabinet display. Enjoy breakfast or lunch six days a week.
MONTAGUE ISLAND
Arguably the jewel in Eurobodalla’s crown, Montague Island is a wildlife sanctuary, home to NSW’s largest colony of Australian and New Zealand fur seals and one of the largest little penguin breeding sites… in Australia. As well as a wide variety of birds from peregrine falcons and crested terns to silver gulls. You might even spot a whale or two!
ECO ADVENTURE TOURS
Explore the coastal bays, inlets, rivers and reefs of the Broulee and Batemans Marine Park with Total Eco Adventures. Showcasing the NSW South Coast’s pristine natural areas through snorkelling, kayaking,… and stand-up paddle adventures, experience the unique and untouched beauty of the Eurobodalla shire.
REGION X KAYAKING
- 1300 001 060
- Region X Kayak and Equipment Hire, Russell Street, Batemans Bay NSW, Australia
- regionx.com.au
Discover nature with Region X Kayaking. You’ll enjoy a personal and breath-taking experience like no other and see first-hand why the Eurobodalla coastline is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets.
COASTAL DRIVE – FROM DURRAS TO TILBA
Take a day trip along the stunning southern NSW coastline. Comprised of three distinct regions, each offering a variety of natural coastal and inland experiences. Enjoy a visit to our neighbouring regions,… Shoalhaven and Saphire Coast. Both unique in their own way, but just like Eurobadalla, offering pristine waters and unspoilt views.
