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Alleycat Art Haven

155 Cullendulla Drive, Long Beach NSW 2536

Alleycat Art Haven at Long Beach specialises in traditional and contemporary artworks in a variety of mediums, unique gift ware, jewellery and craft work. Alleycat is located in a pleasant rural setting on four acres at Longbeach. Relax and indulge in beautiful Devonshire tea while you explore the gallery. Alleycat also specialises in custom picture framing from artworks to photographs. Art exhibits will be changed on a regular basis to keep the gallery fresh and also to give local artists a chance to exhibit their works in their own exhibitions.

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Kayaking Batemans Bay

Myamba Parade, Surfside NSW 2536
Park at Surfside beach where the trail begins. First paddle around the point to Cullendulla Creek, where you can explore this beautiful and significant spot in your kayak or on foot. Land kayaks here and take a short walk on the unique Cullendulla Nature Reserve boardwalk with interpretive signage about the noteworthy Aboriginal history. The upper end of the creek features the fascinating historic remains of a railway. From Cullendulla Creek Paddle to Square Head and around the spectacular Snapper Island, note that the island is a nature reserve and landings are not permitted. From here you can paddle back to Surfside beach or finish at one of the landing stops along the way.
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Square Head track 2

Michener Court, Long Beach NSW 2536
0.85km (one way) - 1 hour - Easy difficulty Looking for a great place to survey Batemans Bay and the nearby islands? This charming walk through fragrant spotted gum forest follows a vehicle management trail, with plenty of honeyeaters, little lorikeets, and echidnas foraging around the burrawangs below. After a short hike, you reach the scenic Square Head, where generous views out to sea encompass Batemans Bay, Long ... Visit website for more info
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Lake walking track

Princes Highway, East Lynne NSW 2536
4km (one way) - 2 hour - Easy difficulty Immerse yourself in the tranquil coastal forest on this medium length walk in the central area of Murramarang National Park. Lake walking track leads off Durras Lake Discovery trail and follows the northern shore of Durras Lake through stands of towering spotted gums, offering excellent kangaroo spotting and birdwatching. Passing through remnants of original coastal rainforest, where coachwood and ... Visit website for more info
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Norma Holt Studio Gallery

6 Tollgate Place, Long Beach NSW 2536
Norma Holt, a versatile traditional artist, specialises in oils, pastels, watercolour and mixed media (charcoal, ink, pencil) drawings and paintings of landscapes, seascapes, beach scenes, forests, flower studies and still life. Norma studied in Adelaide with Gwen Barringer and the S.A. School of Arts, and in Canberra with Lindsay Churchland, Mary Black and John Coburn, before moving to her studio gallery at Long Beach in 1986. Norma is listed in Jean Campbell's "Australian Watercolour Painters", Max Germaine's "A Dictionary of Women Artists in Australia", and Thorpe's "Who's who of Australian Visual Artists". Norma's landscapes, seascapes and floral paintings and drawings, mainly in pastel and watercolour but with some large oils, can be viewed at her Long Beach gallery.
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Batemans Bay Snorkelling Trail

Northcove Road, Maloneys Beach, Long Beach NSW 2536
The first stop on the Batemans Bay Snorkelling Trail is 12 kilometres north of Batemans Bay at Maloneys Beach. As well as being a fantastic spot for snorkelling, Maloneys is ideal for family outings with a grassy reserve, toilets, boat ramp, electric barbecues and covered picnic area. The next destination is Sunshine Cove Beach, five kilometres south of Batemans Bay. This vibrantly coloured beach provides spectacular snorkelling. From rocky reefs to seaweed beds, there is plenty to see. While snorkelling, you are also likely to encounter endemic fish such as red morwong, luderick and bream as well as lobsters, gropers and abalone. Lastly, head eight kilometres south to the ancient Guerilla Bay. Snorkel through the beautiful blue waters and explore some of the oldest, most picturesque rocks on Eurobodalla's coastline. To finish the day enjoy a picnic or even take a walk to Burrewurra Point to see the WWII bunker.
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Cookies Beach Picnic Area - South Durras

Bayandah Street, South Durras NSW 2536
Just ten minutes off the highway but a whole world away, you will find the scenic Cookies Beach Picnic Area. With spectacular beach views you will be sure to spot one of the many eastern grey kangaroos basking in the sun. Just a short stroll to the southern headland and you will find one of the many highlights of the area, the Wasp Head geological site which is not to be missed. Toilet facilities available.
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Myrtle Beach walking track

Unnamed Road, Benandarah NSW 2536
0.3km (one way) - 0.166 hour Get away from it all and escape to this beautiful, isolated beach for the day. Surround yourself with natural bushland and revel in the sounds of birdsong on Myrtle Beach walking track. This easy walk takes you through what the locals call the 'enchanted forest', an incredible display of stunted spotted gum forest that have been warped and twisted ... Visit website for more info
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Richmond Beach

Richmond Beach, Benandarah NSW 2536
Wander along a short and easy walking track and within a few steps you'll arrive at the secluded beauty of Richmond Beach. Ideal for families, it provides protection from most onshore winds and makes for a peaceful day at the beach. Surrounded by forest, there are plenty of shady spots to throw down a picnic rug and enjoy a ... Visit website for more info
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North Head lookout

North Head Road, Benandarah NSW 2536
The spectacular cliffs along the Murramarang coastline are on fine display from North Head lookout. After following a well-formed track for 300m over gently undulating hills, you'll arrive at a safe vantage spot with excellent views of the coastal headland and the wide blue sea. Bring the kids and a pair of binoculars - whales migrate past in winter, ... Visit website for more info

Cookies Beach Picnic Area - South Durras

Bayandah Street, South Durras NSW 2536
Just ten minutes off the highway but a whole world away, you will find the scenic Cookies Beach Picnic Area. With spectacular beach views you will be sure to spot one of the many eastern grey kangaroos basking in the sun. Just a short stroll to the southern headland and you will find one of the many highlights of the area, the Wasp Head geological site which is not to be missed. Toilet facilities available. ...

Kayaking Batemans Bay

Myamba Parade, Surfside NSW 2536
Park at Surfside beach where the trail begins. First paddle around the point to Cullendulla Creek, where you can explore this beautiful and significant spot in your kayak or on foot. Land kayaks here and take a short walk on the unique Cullendulla Nature Reserve boardwalk with interpretive signage about the noteworthy Aboriginal history. The upper end of the creek features the fascinating historic remains of a railway. From Cullendulla Creek Paddle to Square Head and around the spectacular Snapper Island, note that the island is a nature reserve and landings are not permitted. From here you can paddle back to Surfside beach or finish at one of the landing stops along the way....
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Greenwood Park Estate

34 Pebbly Beach Road, East Lynne NSW 2536
Greenwood Park Estate is set in the midst of 17 acres of natural bush, and on the edge of the beautiful Murramarang National Park. The luxury villas offer one or two bedroom units, making your stay a relaxing, magical holiday destination, while within easy reach of so much to see and do. Go fishing, play sports, bushwalk, rest, sleep or explore the boutique shopping spots - just some of the many attractions available in the area....
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Oaky Beach Walking Track

Old Coast Road, Benandarah NSW 2536
A great off the beaten track hike, Oaky Beach walking track leads through gums and rainforest to a secluded beach in the southern area of Murramarang National park. Only a short drive north of Batemans Bay, near North Head campground, you could be forgiven for thinking you were miles from civilisation. The track snakes through a stand of towering lilly pillies, which burst with edible pink berries in the warmer months. Crossing a grassy clearing and a stand of she-oaks, keep an eye out for swamp wallabies and lyrebirds. Passing through a swamp gully, you might hear the unmistakable call of the eastern whipbird before emerging at the beach. If you’re lucky, it might just be you and the oystercatchers on the beach. Cool off with a swim, try a spot of fishing or simply unpack the picnic basket and sit back and enjoy the rugged beauty of the unspoilt coastline....
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North Head Lookout

North Head Road, Benandarah NSW 2536
The spectacular cliffs along the Murramarang coastline are on fine display from North Head lookout. After following a well-formed track for 300 metres over gently undulating hills, you’ll arrive at a safe vantage spot with excellent views of the coastal headland and the wide blue sea. Bring the kids and a pair of binoculars – whales migrate past in winter, making this a perfect spot for whale watching. Pods of dolphins are often visible, too. If birdwatching is an interest, North Head lookout is also a terrific place to see some of the 90 beautiful species that live in Murramarang National Park. Sea eagles and peregrine falcons like to make their homes in the cliff-faces and sometimes circle overhead – don’t forget to look up. After taking your fill of the view, consider heading down to one of Murramarang’s gorgeous beaches and passing a lazy afternoon by the water’s edge....
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Square Head Track 1

Blairs Road, Long Beach NSW 2536
Leading to the entrance of Cullendulla Creek, this terrific short walk touches swamp oak and spotted gum forest before revealing a peaceful beach and rest spot in sight of Cullendulla Beach and the Batemans Bay township. Expect a moderate-to-steep gradient, but it’s worth it. Pack a picnic lunch and bring the kids along, or bring a birding guide and watch white ibises and black swans drift across the creek. In the warmer months, this is an ideal place for a swim, too; the small estuary beach is protected from onshore winds by Square Head, and the bay, though unpatrolled, is calm enough for swimming. If you fancy a round of fishing, turn left at the carpark and follow the other Square Head track instead....
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Wasp Head Picnic Area

Wasp Head Road, South Durras NSW 2536
If you enjoy a remote spot for a relaxing lunch, then head to the Wasp Head picnic area near South Durras in Murramarang National Park. The low-key facilities means it’s a great picnic spot, with great views and birdwatching, without the crowds. For a post picnic stroll, try the easy Wasp Head walk where you can gaze across Wasp Island and nearby Emily Miller beach. If you’re after something more relaxing, try your hand at fishing or kick back and relax under the she-oaks. Don’t forget the binoculars as herons, oyster catchers and shearwaters fish around the island. Keep your eye out for sea-eagles, peregrine falcons in the skies above....
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Cullendulla Beach Track

Myamba Parade, Surfside NSW 2536
Just an easy walk along a beautiful boardwalk, Cullendulla Beach has pride of place in the nature reserve, right at the mouth of the creek where it enters the bay. Superb views to Snapper Island and the Tollgate Islands are paired with plenty of things to do, including picnicking. In low tide, this is a great spot for birding, with local and migratory species such as curlews and oystercatchers feeding on the sandy flats near the beach. Sometimes large flocks of swans collect nearby, offering dramatic displays when they take off or land on the bay. Though unpatrolled, the water’s relative calmness means Cullendulla Beach also offers an opportunity to swim. Or for something a little more adventurous, drag out the canoe and drift up the creek for a leisurely afternoon....
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Cookies Beach Picnic Area - South Durras

Bayandah Street, South Durras NSW 2536
Just ten minutes off the highway but a whole world away, you will find the scenic Cookies Beach Picnic Area. With spectacular beach views you will be sure to spot one of the many eastern grey kangaroos basking in the sun. Just a short stroll to the southern headland and you will find one of the many highlights of the area, the Wasp Head geological site which is not to be missed. Toilet facilities available. ...
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Square Head Track 2

Blairs Road, Long Beach NSW 2536
Looking for a great place to survey Batemans Bay and the nearby islands? This charming walk through fragrant spotted gum forest follows a vehicle management trail, with plenty of honeyeaters, little lorikeets, and echidnas foraging around the burrawangs below. After a short hike, you reach the scenic Square Head, where generous views out to sea encompass Batemans Bay, Long Beach, Snapper Island, and the two Tollgate islands. Keep the camera handy – you might even spot a pair of endangered gang-gang cockatoos perched in the bush. The nearby estuary beach offers a terrific picnic spot. If you enjoy fishing, an informal access track to the water below is popular with rock fishermen from the local area....
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Richmond Beach

Richmond Beach, Benandarah NSW 2536
Wander along a short and easy walking track and within a few steps you’ll arrive at the secluded beauty of Richmond Beach. Ideal for families, it provides protection from most onshore winds and makes for a peaceful day at the beach. Surrounded by forest, there are plenty of shady spots to throw down a picnic rug and enjoy a picnic in a stunning natural setting. Bring your fishing gear and try your luck fishing from the beach, or go swimming and snorkelling in the sparkling blue waters. With more than 90 species of birdlife in Murramarang, this is also a great spot for birdwatching. Wander along the foreshore and see how many species you can see. Catch a glimpse of gannets flying over the waters or watch the sooty oystercatchers fossicking along the shoreline....
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Batemans Bay Snorkelling Trail

Northcove Road, Long Beach NSW 2536
The first stop on the Batemans Bay Snorkelling Trail is 12 kilometres north of Batemans Bay at Maloneys Beach. As well as being a fantastic spot for snorkelling, Maloneys is ideal for family outings with a grassy reserve, toilets, boat ramp, electric barbecues and covered picnic area. The next destination is Sunshine Cove Beach, five kilometres south of Batemans Bay. This vibrantly coloured beach provides spectacular snorkelling. From rocky reefs to seaweed beds, there is plenty to see. While snorkelling, you are also likely to encounter endemic fish such as red morwong, luderick and bream as well as lobsters, gropers and abalone. Lastly, head eight kilometres south to the ancient Guerilla Bay. Snorkel through the beautiful blue waters and explore some of the oldest, most picturesque rocks on Eurobodalla's coastline. To finish the day enjoy a picnic or even take a walk to Burrewurra Point to see the WWII bunker....
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Mangrove Walk

Myamba Parade, Surfside NSW 2536
Right beside Cullendulla Beach, the Mangrove walk is the only one of its kind in the entire area. Raised boardwalks thread through the marine park sanctuary zone of Cullendulla Creek. At low tide, Australian white ibises forage in the sand here, while large groups of solider crabs march back and forth. The track also passes swamp oak forest, an endangered ecological community. Bring some binoculars and take advantage of the bench seats along the way for a round of birdwatching. Signs along the walk help you get the most out of any visit, highlighting features like the unusual dune formations called ‘cheniers.’ These scenic ridges contain a staggering 7,000 years of shoreline changes stored in their sand....
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South Durras to Batemans Bay - Kayaking in the Batemans Marine Park

Cookies Beach Boatramp, South Durras NSW 2536
An enjoyable 17 kilometre sea paddle along a quiet coastline of small beaches and rugged headlands in Murramarang National Park. As you come past Wasp Island you will pick up the open sea conditions. The geology here is fantastic - you're at the south end of the Sydney Sandstone Basin dating back to between 200 and 300 million years. That's 200 million years younger than the Wagonga formation which you will see emerging as you pass Dark Beach. As you round the headland north of Richmond Beach take a minute to appreciate the magnificent upward arching fold in the cliff face. Most beaches face south east and have powerful dumping surfs if a southerly swell is up. Safer landings can be found once you enter Batemans Bay. Richmond Beach is the easiest for landing on route. Launch at the boat ramp at Cookies Beach off Banyandah Street, South Durras. For a shorter option, finish at Maloneys Beach. Barbecue picnic area and toilets are at Cookies Beach....
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Big Bit Lookout

Lookout Road, Benandarah NSW 2536
Situated North of Batemans Bay, Big Bit Lookout has stunning 360 degree views up and down the coast, east towards Durras Lake and west out to the Budawang Mountains. The turn off is located around 14 kilometre north of Batemans Bay. The sign is easily missed, so if you get to the Benandarah Service Station you have gone too far. The road is unsealed but in reasonable condition for 2WD access. The lookout is around four kilometres from the highway....
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Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve

Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve, Surfside NSW 2536
Next to Batemans Bay , Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve offers scenic views of the surrounding area and islands, as well as picnic spots, birdwatching, and easy walks. Batemans Bay is beautiful, but it also has a hidden trump card up its sleeve; Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve. Sugar gliders slip between the trees, echidnas forage in the undergrowth, oystercatchers and soldier crabs stalk across the sand, and black swans frolic in the bay. Visitors will find the activities just as rich as the wildlife, with plenty to keep you returning. Pack a picnic, grab a towel, and head to the secluded beach, or pull on your walking shoes for a short hike to a scenic lookout, with Snapper Island and the Tollgates in clear sight. There’s canoeing and kayaking too, and even fishing in certain areas. Pack some binoculars for some stellar birdwatching: the southern emu wren is here all year round, but it’s joined by local and migratory birds from everywhere. And budding geologists will be fascinated by the two ‘chenier’ dune formations – the only examples south of North Queensland....
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Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track

Mount Agony Road, East Lynne NSW 2536
Update: This trail is currently closed. Please refer to NWPS for further information. If you're keen to get off the beaten track then Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track is a great way to explore some spectacular unspoilt coastline. Meander along the remote beaches, lush rainforest gullies and dramatic rock formations in Murramarang National Park on the South Coast. Pebbly Beach to Snake Bay walking track is in the central precinct of Murramarang National Park. To get there: Turn off the Princess Highway at East Lynne, via Mount Agony Road. Drive for approximately eight kilometres and follow the signs to Pebbly Beach....
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South Durras

46520 - South Durras NSW 2536
Perfectly positioned between a sparkling lake, ocean beaches and rich forests, South Durras is a little paradise. Known for its iconic images of kangaroos on sandy beaches, the camera-happy macropods are never hard to find, and more often than not will be sharing the grounds of your accommodation or picnic area with you. With the town surrounded by Murrumarang National Park, native animals such as wallabies, goannas, parrots and cockatoos are never far away. The national park is stunning to explore, and makes South Durras the perfect place for an escape into a natural landscape. There are very few areas on Australia’s east coast where oceanside forests still stand. Here, beautiful spotted gums run right down to the sea and offer the chance to walk the landscape as it has stood for millennia. The park includes secluded beaches, headlands and forests in all directions. Those to the south are most easily accessed. One of the highlights is Wasp Head, with an excellent walk providing ocean views, golden beaches, hidden bays and ancient cliffs. The beautifully weathered sandstone here marks the edge of the 280-million-year-old Sydney Basin. The Eurobodalla coastline is a world-class geological gallery with amazing formations and folds of sandstone, siltstone, shale, granite, basalt and fossils dating back as far as 510 million years. The deep rockpools at North Head represent millions of years of wave erosion. Accessible via a beach walk from the North Head camping ground, the pools offer snorkelling in clean clear water full of colour and life. Away from the ocean beaches, Durras Lake provides calm flat waters perfect for swimming, fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Regarded as one of the purest estuaries on the east coast, Durras Lake is protected by an untouched forest catchment. Fishing for table fish such as bream, whiting and flathead is as simple as casting from the shore. The lake is ideal for kayaks and small boats....
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Dark Beach Walking Track

Old Coast Road, South Durras NSW 2536
Enjoy a relaxing day away on this remote beach in Murramarang National Park, on the South Coast. Dark Beach walking track leads through spotted gum forest to a unique cove where adventurous holiday-makers will enjoy swimming, fishing and exploring the unique rock shelves. Along Dark Beach walking track you’ll see unique rock formations and a band of volcanic rock, with white sand on one side and black sand on the other. Look for fossils in the rocks, enjoy a quiet beach picnic or cool off with a dip in the crystal clear waters. If you prefer a more active holiday bring your gear for fishing, surfing and snorkelling, or continue along Murramarang coastal walk. You might see dolphins frolicking amongst the waves or whales during their annual migration....
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Honeysuckle Beach Walking Track

North Head Road, Benandarah NSW 2536
Honeysuckle Beach walking track is a great short hike in the southern end of Murramarang National Park, just north of Batemans Bay. It’s an ideal walk for people wanting to take in the awe inspiring views of the south coast while avoiding the crowds. Leading through wind-sculpted spotted gums to the lookout, gaze across to the picturesque islands. Ideal for birdwatching, the white-breasted sea eagles are known to scour the nearby ocean for fish. Arriving at black-pebbled Honeysuckle, keep an eye out for gannets, shearwaters and petrels out to sea, or the threatened sooty oystercatcher foraging on the rocks. Cool off with a swim in the crystal clear waves and roll out the blanket for a picnic on the sand. If you want to try your hand at fishing, you might catch whiting, tailor or snapper (this is part of a marine park, so please check restrictions). When you’re ready, head back along the track and if you want to extend your stay, pitch your tent at North Head campground....