You'll also have the chance to savour fresh and succulent seafood caught locally in some of the planet's cleanest waters. Our local Clyde River oysters are often hailed by connoisseurs as the best in the world.
There are dozens of clean beaches, some with gentle shallow waters perfect for young children and others to challenge the more discerning of surfers.
Batemans Bay has seen several world and Australian records for the game fish caught locally and local charter boat operators can take you out for a great day's reef fishing or to chase a "big one'. Boating, diving, windsurfing and of course both body and board surfing all find their respective paradises in our region.
Our beautiful lakes and other waterways offer peaceful bush walks, the company of many species of coastal frequenting birds, fishing and other leisurely pursuits.
Native wildlife that you can encounter in our region include; kangaroos, wallabies, possums, bandicoots, sea eagles and brilliantly coloured parrots amongst others. If you are lucky or persistent you may even encounter some of our rarer or shyer creatures such as a lyrebird, wombat or even a platypus.
During your visit to Batemans Bay, take a drive out to the pretty town of Nelligen, upstream about 10 kilometres. This is a quiet village located on a calm and attractive reach of the river. On the way, you can get a magnificent view of the town and our beautiful river from the Holmes Lookout.
You should also take a trip to historic Mogo, only 5 mins south of the Bay, where the rustic atmosphere has been preserved in the newer buildings in the town, resulting in a quaint village in which you can find a wide variety of unusual and attractive craft and antique items. Step back in history at the pioneer village or the dinosaur museum; visit the famous Mogo Zoo or even pan for gold in the pioneer tradition.
Batemans Bay - Quick reference
- SHIRE: Eurobodalla
- STATE: New South Wales
- STATE ELECTORATE: Bega FEDERAL ELECTORATE: Eden-Monaro
- LATITUDE: 35degrees South LONGITUDE: 150degrees East ELEVATION: 3m
- AV MEAN TEMPERATURES: 23c during summer months and 17c during winter
- RAINFALL: Average 990mm per year; occasional thunderstorms, moderate rainfall throughout year