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Batemans Bay

On the Clyde River's broad estuary, Batemans Bay is the launching point for houseboat adventures along the river's 38 navigable kilometres. There are numerous beautiful beaches nearby and surfing, boating, snorkelling and fishing experiences for all. The beaches are popular with everyone from the youngest of families to surfers looking for a good challenge.

Forest and coastal walks are popular, including the historic Corn Trail, Murramarang National Park, Shallow Crossing and South Durras. In spring, watch for magnificent migrating whales on their way to the southern oceans to nurse their young.

Batemans Bay offers local seafood restaurants, casual cafes, art galleries and studios. Birdland Animal Park has close encounters with native fauna, while further south at Mogo Zoo, get up close to many exotic species. Mogo also has many arts and craft shops, galleries and cafes and a gold rush village re-creation.

The Catalina Country Club is one of the best 27-hole golf courses in Australia. A range of accommodation offers top views of the Clyde River or you can settle right in front of the beach.

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Interesting rock formations, cays, tunnels, gullies, swim-throughs and boulders form the landscape below the surface at Batemans Bay. Sponges, seawhips and anemones are part of the fixed life and are surrounded by nudibranchs, slipper crays, Old Wives, Morwongs and Blue Gropers.
Bullseyes hang in and around caves. Pelagics can be seen at different sites and include trevally and kingfish. And Grey Nurse Sharks are sighted in this area. Most dive sites are safe and exciting for divers of all levels, but there are a few that cater for the more experienced.