NATURAL ATTRACTIONS MOGO

Birdland animal park has over 100 species of animals, birds and reptiles in a lush garden setting. They specialise in native wildlife and provide heaps of hand on opportunities and interactive demonstrations for you and the kids.

It also provides a wide range of facilites to use including Large picnic and play area, free BBQ Kiosk, Services and learning resources, Ample parking for coaches and cars
Wheelchair friendly. It's also a Perfect venue for parties.

We also feature a large picnic and play area. Free BBQ, Kiosk, Services and learning resources, Ample parking for coaches and cars. Wheelchair friendly. Perfect venue for parties.

Mogo zoo is an organisation that is committed to the survival of endangered animals and provide world standard facilities for over 200 animals of more than 39 rare and exotic species.Mogo zoo offers disability access, parking and restroom baby changing facilites.

Mogo Zoo is a tourism asset for the south coast. They attract visitors to the area, specifically to visit the zoo and media interest in their achievements continues to increase.

Your houseboat holiday starts at the Clyde River Houseboats boatshed just over the Batemans Bay Bridge (Sydney side, north of town). A thorough lesson covering water safety, rules, moorings, navigation and operation of the houseboat and all its equipment and facilities begins your adventure and exploration on the delightful Clyde River on the South Coast of NSW Austalia. Clyde River Houseboats Batemans Bay are designed to cater for all your accommodation requirements. The open plan living area lends itself to a relaxing holiday atmosphere with your comfort and indoor & outdoor recreation needs in mind. There is ample storage space and the facilities cater for your safety and recreational requirements comfortably. Clyde River Houseboats Batemans Bay have 2 double bed cabins and 2 double bunk rooms to accommodate 8 or 10 persons comfortably. A 10 berth house boat has a fold out double bed in the main lounge area. Linen and bedding is supplied so all you need is a top sheet for each bed and your towels.

Ken Taber is a self-taught artist who paints in both acrylics and oils. His preferred subjects are usually water scenes, misty swamps, tidal backwaters, beach scenes and his later work, semi-abstract acrylics of water birds in their environment. Ken has now been painting since 1968 and has had many one man and joint exhibitions. His paintings are hung in collections around the world. He now resides on the New South Wales south coast near Batemans Bay. His house and studio gallery is situated on a five acre block amidst a beautiful sub-tropical water garden. The gallery is open by appointment. Please contact them to arrange a time.

The Colony (formerly Old Mogo Town) is a re-created 1850s gold rush town and theme park. This award-winning New South Wales South Coast tourism attraction is an educational, historical and cultural venue. Informative tour guides retrace the story of life during the 1850s Gold Rush, including the adventures of Australia's 'bloodiest' bushrangers, the Clarke Gang. See the working Stamp Battery, explore the Gold Mine, mining town buildings, and pan for your own real gold! Assisted wheelchair access to most exhibits. Picnic areas beside peaceful lakes and gardens. Mogo Maze, 'Olga' the Mini Train and Mini Golf are fun for everyone. School and group excursions are a speciality, with a range of activities to stimulate and educate through participation, known as 'Hands on History'. On-site accommodation, full catering and functions available. They are on 14 acres, surrounded by Mogo State Forest.

If you're looking for a relaxed environment and a place to meet friendly people you'll find what you are looking for at Malua Bay. The Malua Bay Bowling and Recreation Club has two greens, TAB/Keno, pool tables, SKY channels and automatic teller machine. Join the club for a friendly game of bowls Thursday through Sunday on some of the best greens on the South Coast. If bowls is not your game, the Malua Bay Fishing Club is there for your enjoyment with its regular competition and social activities. You can also enjoy one of the most successful restaurants in the area. Raymonds at Malua Bay specialises in Chinese cuisine but also serves Australian meals and is open six days a week. Visitors welcome.

The Oaks Ranch and Country Club stables runs one and two hour guided trail rides (subject to demand) as well as pony rides for riders under the age of nine. Their trail rides are suitable for riders of all abilities and with no more than six riders at a time they can tailor the ride to suit your experience. Instruction on controlling and managing your horse is given before leaving the stables and a professional friendly guide will accompany you on the ride through the 300 acres of the Ranch, taking in some beautiful and diverse scenery. You will ride through bush, woodland and along the river banks, getting sandy or wet hooves depending on the tides.

Situated 20 kilometres south of Batemans Bay, Broulee is a long sweeping beach protected by Broulee Island. This is a favourite beach with tourists, and is ideal for families. The fishing is great at Broulee, there's good diving and snorkelling in the area and the surfing is some of the best on the South Coast. Broulee Beach is well protected and the sand dips gradually, which makes it a family favourite. Explore Broulee Island, a nature reserve with outstanding views along the coast.

Elysium Wines' range of fruit wines, sparkling and dessert wines will tempt your palate and delight your senses. Featuring Australia's premier Native fruit wines and beverages in varieties such as Lillipilli, Plum Pine and Lemon Aspen, they produce modern Australian wines from hand-picked native and wild fruits. Their creative blends and distinct style are a result of over 10 years experience and experimentation making wine with native and exotic fruits. They'd love for you to visit their cellar door on the beautiful New South Wales south coast. Sample unique, locally made wines, all made and bottled on-site, low-preservative and vegan-friendly. Chat with the winemakers themselves - Lauren and James always enjoy talking about their handcrafted wines, and between them have a wealth of knowledge about native and indigenous plants. Elysium Wines' cellar door has disabled parking and ramp access for wheelchairs and prams.

Murramarang National Park protects over 11,977 hectares of coastal land between Kiola and Batemans Bay on the state's South Coast. Four offshore islands are also included in the park - Wasp Island, Grasshopper Island, Dawsons Island and O'Hara Island. Murramarang offers a wide range of activities including swimming, surfing, fishing, picnicking, bushwalking, photography and nature study. The park's largely undisturbed coastline with its sandy and shingle beaches, rugged headlands, tombolas, rock stacks and fossil-bearing rocks provides visitors with a rich environment to explore. Eastern grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies and common birdlife such as parrots, finches, honeyeaters and sea birds inhabit the park. Accommodation is available in caravan parks and camping areas at Merry Beach, Pretty Beach, Pebbly Beach, Depot Beach, North Durras and South Durras.

Located on Beach Road Batemans Bay on the beautiful South Coast of NSW. The Club is 1.5 km from the CBD of Batemans Bay and just 147 km from Canberra and 276 km from Sydney.

Enjoy a round of Golf on our 27-hole championship golf course, relax and enjoy a drink from one of our bars or coffee shop in our modern, air-conditioned clubhouse. The restaurant, clubhouse, and golf course are open 7 days a week (excluding Christmas Day).

The Innes Boatshed is renowned on the South Coast for the very best fish and chips and fresh local seafoods. The historic boatshed sits on the banks of the Clyde River in the heart of Batemans Bay. You can dine inside or enjoy traditional fish and chips on the back terrace overlooking the beautiful Clyde River. Innes Boatshed is also the boarding point for Merinda Cruises, which run three hour river cruises daily.

The four kilometre Broulee Island Walk begins south of the main beach at Broulee, across a permanent sand bar. The walk features ocean vistas across pristine rock pools that photographers will love. It's also a great vantage point for whale watching over spring. Along the walk there is a brilliant display of native plants including coastal banksias, casuarinas, coastal wattles, westringias, red olive plum and lilli pilli. It's also a wonderful place for marine birdlife - including the outstanding fairy wren and white bellied sea eagle.

One of the best mini golf courses in the country!! Enjoy the 18 hole themed Batemans Bay Mini Golf Course - great family fun for all ages. Test your skills - each hole has a different degree of difficulty making it a true test of your golfing skills. It's fun and challenging. There is plenty of shade with snacks and drinks available. Look for the "Big Pink Ball". Open 364 days a year - weather permitting.

Donegan's Steakhouse in Batemans Bay specialises in high-quality prime steaks, cooked to perfection on their char grill by their multi-award winning chef, complimented by their delicious sauces. The Steakhouse also serves a variety of additional menu items and delicious desserts. Children's meals and daily specials are also available. Bookings recommended.

30 years of collecting shells from around the world including shells from the sea, rivers, on land and even as fossils. 25 years of opal mining has permitted this attractive display of rare opal collections, specimens and fossils from the major fields of Central Australia. The Opal and Shell Museum sells unusual gifts, souvenirs, art pictures, shells, opals, crystals, minerals, specimens, fossils, jewellery and more. They are located opposite the Coachhouse Marina Resort and right next to Catalina Country Club. Ideally located on the Eurobodalla Coast, South East New South Wales (covering the areas of Batemans Bay, Moruya, Narooma and Tilba).

The Oyster Shed on Wray Street is located on the banks of the beautiful Clyde River at Batemans Bay. The Oyster Shed is a "farm gate" for fresh oysters sold direct to the public. Oysters are sold either opened, for your immediate enjoyment, or unopened, for extended shelf-life or if you enjoy that extra freshness. Not only does The Oyster Shed offer farm fresh oysters, it has a spectacular view of the surrounding area, including the Clyde River. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views while you relax and indulge in the fresh oysters. Groups: please enquire about the oyster opening display.

The Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens is situated on a 42 hectare forest site on the South Coast of New South Wales, five kilometres south of Batemans Bay. The gardens grow and display plants which occur naturally in the region. The site abounds with a wide variety of flora and fauna including many of the 2000 species of plants, trees and shrubs of the region. There are kangaroos, wallabies, bandicoots, possums, echidnas, snakes, lizards, frogs and many birds. Features include display gardens, walking tracks, picnic and barbecue areas, children's playground, a visitors centre and cafe. Please note no pets allowed in the gardens.

A good days fishing, with plenty more for tomorrow' - From Murramarang Beach to Wallaga Lake is 85,000 hectares of estuaries, creeks, rivers and lakes nearly all available for recreational fishing with little restriction. These beautiful waters are home to a very diverse range of marine life and habitats, including Dolphins, Seals, Sharks and Rays. This makes for some very exciting marine activities; at Montague Island you can even snorkel with the Seals! Kayaking is popular throughout the park as a great way to explore the waters and see some of the fantastic coastline scenery. Even if you don't fancy getting in the water, there are lots of charming walks available along the water's edge. For more information please visit the website.

Located just a short 10 minute drive south of Batemans Bay central business district, Surf Beach Batemans Bay is very popular with both locals and visitors alike. Lots of grassy areas overlooking the beach providing pleasant spots for general relaxation. The beach is patrolled in peak season. Local Surf Club, change room and shower facilities are available.

Enjoy oysters direct from the Clyde River farm gate to your plate at the Pearly Oyster Bar in Batemans Bay. Stefan and Kathy Paschalidis continue the farming and retail tradition established by family patriarch Christos more than 30 years ago. They farm the popular 'Sydney Rock Oyster' and the 'Angasi' (Native Flat Oyster), in the Clyde River Estuaries. Once they are harvested they are taken to the shed where they are meticulously graded for quality assurance and freshly opened for you to enjoy at the Pearly Oyster Bar.