Lakeside glamping near Batemans Bay
Enjoy beautiful beaches, fresh seafood and water sports on the NSW South Coast.
- Batemans Bay
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Lakeside glamping near Batemans Bay guide
Overview
Located at the mouth of the Clyde River, Batemans Bay makes a great base to explore the Eurobodalla Shire. Taste succulent oysters straight from the farm gate in this seafood-rich region, hike through national parks, or go swimming, kayaking, surfing, canoeing or fishing at one of the area’s many deserted beaches. Animal lovers can keep an eye out for native wildlife such as koalas and kangaroos, or guarantee an encounter with a visit to Birdland Animal Park or Mogo Wildlife Park, located in the historic town of Mogo nearby.
Clyde River National Park
Cross the bridge north out of town and head to Clyde River National Park, which has 9km of river frontage perfect for water sports such as kayaking, canoeing and fishing. Offering views over the river towards the Pacific Ocean, Holmes Lookout is a great spot for picnics, with the chance to spot birdlife such as kookaburras, colourful parrots and honeyeaters while you’re there.
Birdland Animal Park
This wildlife park in Batemans Bay is another great place to see birds including black swans, pelicans and egrets, as well as native Australian animals such as orphaned wombat joeys and reptiles, including goannas.
Murramarang National Park
Around 20 minutes’ drive north of town, Murramarang National Park is also a haven for wildlife, with eastern grey kangaroos and peregrine falcons and sea eagles among those you are likely to see. The park, which stretches for 44km along the coast, abounds with pristine beaches, cliffs and headlands to explore. It is one of the few places in Australia where spotted gum trees grow all the way to the beach, providing welcome shade during summer. The family-friendly Durras Lake Discovery Trail is a fun and easy walk, with everything from stepping stones to jump across and tree logs to balance on.
Observation Point
Heading south of Batemans Bay, Observation Point is another great lookout and picnic area, with views over the beach and out to Snapper Island.
Mogo
Despite many of its buildings being damaged in the December 2019 bushfires, the gold rush town of Mogo is definitely worth a visit. Enjoy lunch at Mogo Pies, pop into Mogo Fudge to stock up on sweet treats, and meander the eclectic shops, such as Roman Leathergoods, In & Out homewares and arts and crafts store Amanda’s of Mogo. The town is also known for its zoo, Mogo Wildlife Park, which is home to the largest collection of primates in the country and many rare and exotic species, including Sumatran tigers, snow leopards, southern white rhinos and white lions.
When to go
The warmest weather is from December to March, when temperatures average daily high above 74°F. June to August are the coldest months, but they are also the best time for spotting whales during their annual migration. February is usually the wettest month, while August is the driest. The shortest day of the year is in June, with less than 10 hours of daylight, while the longest is in late December with more than 14 hours of daylight.
Know before you go
- Batemans Bay is around a four-hour drive south from Sydney and two hours from Australia’s capital, Canberra. It is a popular spot for Canberrans, including politicians, to holiday.
- Murrays Coaches offers services from Sydney to Batemans Bay via Canberra
- Batemans Bay Visitors Centre is located in the shopping precinct on the corner of the Prince Highway and Beach Road.
- The area around Batemans Bay was severely impacted by bushfires in late 2019 and early 2020. Some historic buildings in places such as Mogo were destroyed, and tourism suffered. The #emptyesky campaign encourages tourists to buy local produce and products during their visit to support small businesses.
- Daylight saving time is observed in NSW, starting in early October and ending in early April.
Nearby attractions
- A small coastal hamlet in Shoalhaven set amidst a wide array of attractions, Bawley Point is the perfect place to plan your camping trip.
- Bordered by scenic cliffs, Merry Beach is perfect for campers looking to tie in bushwalking with a relaxing day at the beach.
