Batemans Bay
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Batemans Bay is a small coastal town (population 13,000) situated at the mouth of the Clyde River. It is close to the many fine beaches of the South Coast of the Australian state of New South Wales.
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Understand
Batemans Bay is close to the Australian capital city, Canberra, making it a popular weekend and holiday destination for the capital's inhabitants. Many of the people who live in Batemans Bay are retired, although it is now attracting younger families looking for cheaper houses who would like live close to the sea.
Batemans Bay and its neighbouring area boast some of the most spectacular and unspoiled coastline in New South Wales.
Get in
Batemans Bay is located on the Princes Highway, some 280 km (175 miles) south of Sydney (5 hrs driving time) and about 10 hours north of Melbourne. Batemans Bay can be reached from Canberra (2 hours) by the Kings Highway. Both the Kings Highway and the Princes Highway have difficult stretches and a fairly high accident rate.
By bus
- Murrays Coaches Canberra - Batemans Bay
- Premier Motor Service Sydney - Batemans Bay - Melbourne
- VLine Batemans Bay - Melbourne (via Sale)
- note: VLine timetable information found in the Eastern Region, the appropriate route is the Saphire Coast link.
By plane
The nearest airport is at Moruya, 27 km south of Batemans Bay, or a 20 minute drive. A hire car (arrange before you arrive) can be collected at the airport. Rex Regional Airlines [1] flies into Moruya from Sydney.
Get around
Local Bus Service: Prior's Bus Service - Ph: 02-4472 4040
- Link to local timetables
- Daily timetable Batemans Bay to Moruya [2]; there are stops at some of the local beaches
- Daily timetable Moruya to Batemans Bay: [3]
Local Taxi Service: Batemans Bay Taxis - Ph: 131 008
See
An emphasis on natural attractions including national parks and beaches. The local bush is mainly spotted gums with an understory of burrawongs. While there is development around the town, the bush is nearby and quite unspoilt.
Do
Cruise up the Clyde river to Nelligan. Visit Mogo for arts and crafts, recreated gold mining village, and zoo. Visit national parks including Murramurang. The Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens explains the local flora. Most importantly visit the beaches.
Buy
Shopping centres are summarised at bayinfo.com.au. There are no special souvenirs of Batemans Bay. However, as a regional population centre, the town is well serviced by local shops and chains including Kmart, Coles and Woolworths.
Eat
Oysters from the Clyde river are a local speciality. The Pearly Oyster Bar in North Street is a good place to try local produce.
- Starfish Deli [4], Clyde Street, views over the water, pizzas and a la carte menu, open each day from 9.30 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, phone (02) 4472 4880
Drink
There are a number of hotels in the town and also the Soldiers' Club.
Sleep
A range of accommodation options are on the bayinfo.com.au web page. Visitors often hire a house or an apartment from a local real estate agent.
Get out
External links
WikiPedia:Batemans Bay, New South Wales
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