South Coast New South Wales

The south coast of New South Wales has always been a well kept secret and there are miles of beaches from Jervis Bay to Ulladulla. Most of the breaks are reef breaks and as well have a lot of consistent swell. Jervis Bay is known for its fishing. Sussex Inlet has lots of nice little shore breaks and a few reefs in the area. Cave Beach has some good camping spots right near to the beach with a point and a good beach break. Further along Cloudbreak is also called Pipeline and is a barelling left hander that is only for the experienced surfer. Culburra Beach can hold a bit of size and does not get too crowded because the peaks are spread out. The fishing is very good so if you catch a fish or two you can have a barbecue on the beach. Snapper is a great fish to eat and you can make a marinade out of herbs and lemon juice. Then put the snapper on the barbecue and make up a simple fresh salad. Outdoor dining in the area is a delight.

Jervis Bay is two hours south of Sydney and is a place of tremendous beauty. The South Coast of New South Wales is a paradise for marine life. Fish and wetlands and wildlife make their home here. The glossy black cockatoo is an endangered treasure for us to enjoy. The creatures of the forest get out at night and you can go on a spotlight tour to see the possums, owls, sugar gliders and koalas. There are all sorts of wildlife here along the coast of Jervis Bay. The forests are a favourite spot for the locals and visitors alike and you will love the bush. Jervis Bay National Park is a coastal delight as well as the nearby quiet waterways fo St Georges Basin and Sussex Inlet. Hyams Beach on the southern side of Jervis Bay has sand which is reputed to be among the whitest in the world.

Within the forests were the foods that the original people, the aboriginals, lived upon. You can find axe grinding grooves in the streams. The aboriginal people used the water to grind the axes. The forests support a system of threatened wild life such as yellow bellied gliders and long footed pottaroos. There are kilometers of walking trails within the native forests. The platypus is warm blooded and suckles its young. The state forests of the South Coast of New South Wales contain a wealth of wildlife and plant life as well.

The South Coast of New South Wales goes all the way from Wollongong to Eden. Some places that are a must see to visit are Batemans Bay, Bega, and Narooma. Some of the best surfing beaches in the state of new south wales are on this huge stretch of wild coastline. You can find top waves all the way down from Sydney to Eden which is near the Victorian border. Just bring your wetsuit if you are going in the water in winter as it does get a little chilly. Narooma has excellent river and beach fishing and offshore, Montague Island is a paradise for sports anglers who catch marlin and yellowfin tuna. The best time of the year to catch these game fish is from February to May.

Near Durras is the Murramarang National Park which has pristine shingle beaches and rugged headlands. Surfers, fishermen, divers, and nature lovers flock to the Mimosa Rocks National Park near the seaside town of Tathra. Saltwater and fresh water lakes are a feature of the Bournda National Park. Some of the world's best scuba and skin diving is available at the Montague Island Nature Reserve. For a marvellous adventure trek through Kangaroo Valley or go shopping in the arts and crafts village of Berry, just north of Nowra. Nearby mountains to the west have wilderness areas that are popular with bushwalkers and canoeing enthusiasts. Sea kayaking is popular all along the South Coast of New South Wales.

The Eurobodalla coast will do wonders for your relaxation and rest on the South Coast of New South Wales. It is just 147 kilometers from Canberra, is 276 kilometers from Sydney, and is 764 kilometers from Melbourne. The Eurobodalla coast stretches all the way from Batemans Bay to Narooma. The town of Batemans Bay lies at the mouth of the Clyde River on a bay dotted by small islands. It was a sleepy town until it gained a reputation as a tourist destination. In November each year the Clyde River Carnival is held in Batemans Bay and the Festival of the Sail is held each year in January.

Ulladulla is a fantastic surfing hot spot. Rennies Beach is a cruisy place and is very mellow. Rennies is protected beach break and is a nice place to come to . There are quite a few breaks in Ulladulla with a range of beaches that face different direction so that you will get some sort of wave whatever way the wind is blowing. Rennies Beach is a great wave to play around on and there is a reef break at the end of the beach which breaks when the swell gets bigger.

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