SOUTH COAST
A few hours south from Sydney, you'll find a charming strip of unspoilt coastline offering pristine beaches, picturesque seaside towns and quaint rural villages. Stretching from Berry to Eden, the South Coast contains no less than 10 separate national and marine parks.
Create your own fun in this wonderful natural environment - whether you want secluded beaches or majestic bushland. There's everything from guided mountain biking to four-wheel drive tours. Each national park has its own special charms from the world's whitest sand beaches and abundant wildlife, to pristine shingle beaches and rugged headlands.
For something completely different, meander through Kangaroo Valley or the quaint arts and crafts villages of the region. There are also many wineries that offer local award winning wines.
Nature lovers can enjoy a whale or dolphin watch cruise, an offshore fishing charter or a leisurely river cruise. For those who can't catch their own, sumptuous fish, crayfish, crab, oysters and prawns are available everywhere. The South Coast is just waiting to be explored.
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.
