Batemans Bay is a beautiful coastal centre on the banks of the Clyde River. It is a popular holiday destination for families, surfers and fishing enthusiasts. Choose from quiet shallow beaches or challenging surf beaches according to your interests. Take a deep sea fishing trip on one of the local charter boats or book a cruise along the Clyde River. Sample the local seafood, including the famous Clyde River oysters, in some excellent local restaurants. Take the family to Birdland Animal Park to view some native wildlife and ride on the Birdsville Express train.

The Batemans Bay Water Gardens is a natural wetlands area with boardwalks over the wetlands for watching the many species of water birds. Take a scenic drive around the region and find the Holme's Rotary Lookout, Big Bit Lookout, Round Hill Fire Tower Lookout, Observation Head and Folders Hill Lookout.

The Clyde River Festival is held each November and features entertainment, markets, fishing competitons, sailing races and more. Look for accommodation featuring the magnificent views of the Clyde estuary or the beachfront. There are resorts, motels, lodges, apartments, cottages and caravan parks to choose from.

Location
Batemans Bay is on the Eurobodalla Nature Coast, 279 km south of Sydney and 69 km north of Narooma.

Activities
Visit Batemans Bay for swimming, surfing, sailboarding, boating, fishing, canoeing, bushwalking, trail rides, arts and crafts and tours.