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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.

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.

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.

The Eucalypt Trail is located 14 kilometres north of Batemans Bay on the eastern side of the Princes Highway, in the Kioloa Rest area. An easy 500 metre loop, the Eucalypt Trail is designed to assist visitors to identify 11 different species of eucalypt trees using common and botanical names, flowers and fruits. The 11 eucalypt species to be found include: the Blackbutt, Sydney Blue Gum, Grey Ironbark, Monkey Gum, Rough Barked Apple, Sydney Peppermint, Red Bloodwood, Woollybutt, White Stringybark, Spotted Gum and Bangalay. The rest area incorporates public amenities, barbecues and picnic tables so visitors can take a short rest stop for lunch, following their fun filled Eucalypt Trail adventure.

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.

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.

Pebbly Beach is already known widely as the home of the "surfing kangaroos" (a myth arising from a photograph of a kangaroo in the low surf - probably chased there by a dog). Although they will not be surfing when you visit, you will find a large resident kangaroo population at Pebbly quite happy to be patted or to pose for a photograph. The Pebbly Beach turn-off is about 10 kilometres south of Termeil and it is about eight kilometres over a gravel road to Pebbly itself. Pebbly Beach is a popular camping area with great surfing beach and bush walks within the park. Banksias, coastal rosemary and lomandra grow on the exposed headlands buffeted by salty sea winds. Look out for sea eagles soaring above, sooty oystercatchers along the shore and dolphins riding the waves out to sea.

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.

Grace Paleg is a well known and prolific artist of 45 years experience who has exhibited regularly and successfully in many major shows and galleries. Grace studied Graphic Design at Swinburne in Victoria and life drawing and portraiture at East Sydney Tech. Studies followed with the late Lesley Sinclair and David Moore at Montsalvat and Allan Martin at his studio in Eltham. Grace's earlier work consists of over 300 commissioned portraits and in the past years she has diversified in subject matter to Life Drawing, Landscape and Still Life. Grace has tutored for 17 years and is an invitation judge and demonstrator for many shows and art societies. Grace continues to teach regularly interstate and at the Grace Paleg Fine Art Studio Gallery in Batemans Bay, New South Wales, where her works featuring pastels, landscapes, portraits and life drawings are displayed. The studio is open by appointment at any time.

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.