Eurobodalla: Land of Many Waters
It’s easy to see why Eurobodalla is known as the Land of Many Waters with 130 kilometres of coastline and marine park, 83 beaches, 4 major river systems and nearly 20 lakes.
Fed by waters that rise in national parks and State forests to the north, the Clyde is the cleanest of all the major rivers on Australia’s east coast. For the final 30 km of its journey to the sea, the 125-km river is broad and navigable by river cruisers, or you can hire a boat from one of several operators around Batemans Bay.
Montague island, which sits just 9 km off Narooma, is a haven for marine and animal life. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service manages the island and its wildlife, which includes the State’s largest colony of Australian fur seals and new Zealand fur seals, Australia’s second largest colony of little penguins, and a wide variety of birds such as peregrine falcons, crested terns and silver gulls. Guided tours of the island can be booked through the local visitor information centre.
With all this water you’ll need ways to explore it and there are plenty of options – from a relaxing river cruise to a houseboat adventure with friends or up close on a kayak tour. Join a guided cruise or charter where you will discover just how good you’ll feel taking time out and experiencing some of the most scenic waterways in Australia. Cruise the azure coloured waterway of Wagonga Inlet at Narooma – you won’t want to leave.
Navigate the Clyde River from Batemans Bay to Nelligen and follow the route of the steamships that once traded along the coast, winding through magnificent national parks. Or maybe a sail around Batemans Bay’s picturesque Tollgate Islands. Day time and twilight sailing charters are available.
If you want to take to the water Eurobodalla has it covered from dinghies to tinnies, canoes, kayaks, surfboards and yachts and even BBQ pontoon boats.
While the waterways reflect a multitude of blues, it’s the hinterland that provides a dramatic backdrop to the coast with more than 70% of the region made up of lush national park and forest. Within this spectacular landscape you can bushwalk, hike, mountain bike or camp. Pick up the Walking in Eurobodalla brochure at the Visitors Centres for details on short walks and longer walking trails.
