Wander by the River
at Batemans Bay NSW Australia
Where is Batmans Bay?
After Ulladulla, you head south of Sydney along the south coast of New South Wales. The drive takes you on the Princes Highway to Batemans Bay.
Then, you cross over Clyde River via the Clyde River Bridge. Clyde River flows into Batemans Bay.
You can try the oysters, which are harvested in the river.
Bushfires
At the time, I read and saw how the bushfires affected Batemans Bay and the surrounding areas last summer. Closed roads, no power, no petrol, closed supermarkets, and the like, left residents and holiday makers stranded.
And, they were forced to survive in the smoke-filled air from the bushfires.
Mogo Village & Wildlife Park
Not far away, you can visit Mogo. It's a village that lost some buildings due to the bushfires.
But, for me, it was the scenes on TV showing Mogo Wildlife Park. The bushfires from Clyde Mountain threatened the wildlife park.
The owner and workers at the zoo stayed to protect the animals. On the broadcasts, you saw how they drove around the park with portable water tanks spraying water.
Some Places to visit in and near Batemans Bay
1 You can seal and whale watch at Montague Island.
2 And, you can visit Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden at Batemans Bay.
You'll find some things to do like:
- the gardens
- walking tracks
- creeks
- ponds
- a small lake with an island
- a children's play area.
3 Next, you can visit Mogo Village. Mogo Village is a historical town that started after the 1850s gold rush.
The map of Mogo Village shows what's available in the town for you to do.
4 Then, you can visit the Mogo Wildlife Park. Mogo Wildlife Park had to close cause of the bushfires.
And, had to close again due to the restrictions in place.
5 And, spend some time at the historical Quarry Park at Moruya.
The quarry site is where the Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons were extracted.
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Batmans Bay
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Batemans Bay
What would you like to visit at Batmans Bay?
Which one would you choose first?
Sounds like a great place to visit!
Thank you Pam
I would love to visit Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens. When we visit new places we like to find the local gardens.
I find the gardens interesting too, Missy. Especially, when there are flowers blooming. And, you can see what are the native flora to the area.
This looks like a great place to visit! I love places by the water.
Thank you Eva. I love the coast too.
Now I’m even more sad that we had to cancel our Australia trip this year.
Hope you get to reschedule Christine
I love to visit this area. I would also like to visit the wildlife park.
Thank you Leeanne. The wildlife park would be an interesting place to visit.
Bateman’s Bay looks like a fun place to explore. Beautiful, too!
Thank you Stacey.
I would definitely love to go there! Maybe someday?? Thanks for the great photos! and info!
Thank you Cathy. Hope you get to travel Australia
The wildlife park sounds like a great place to visit. Sorry it had to close because of the wildfires.
Thank you for your concern Sara.
This would be a perfect location to visit!
Thank you Lisa
I would love to visit Australia one day and Batemans Bay sounds just about perfect.
Thank you Shirley. Hope you get to visit Australia
Looks like a wonderful area. I so look forward to visiting Australia some day!
Thank you Cindy. Hope you travel Australia
I’m loving all your travel guides from a local’s perspective…can’t wait to visit!
Thank you kmf. Hope it’s not too long before you get to travel here.
Another beautiful place to see in Australia. I can’t wait to travel again and start checking these places off my list.
Thank you Heather. Hope it’s not too far away. And, you get to travel Australia.
Looks like a great place to visit. Will surely plan. Beautiful website and content. got to know about this website from twitter. We follow each other. Good to connect.
Thank you Priyanka. It’s nice to connect with each other on Twitter.