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Birdland Animal Park: native wildlife and rainforest trail; Beach Rd. River cruises: daily cruises on the Merinda to historic Nelligen depart from the wharf behind The Boatshed; contact visitor centre for times. Houseboat hire and fishing charters: bookings at visitor centre.

Mogo Alive with a quaint village atmosphere, Old Mogo Town re-creates a 19th-century goldmining town. Take a guided tour to experience gold-rush life, bushranger legends, goldmine workings and workshops. Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy Mogo Zoo – it specialises in raising endangered species such as tigers, white lions, snow leopards and red pandas. Mogo offers fabulous village-style shopping and cafes, featuring antique and collectibles stores, art galleries and specialty shops. Mogo State Forest is popular with birdwatchers and bushwalkers, and is home to lorikeets, kookaburras, rosellas and cockatoos. Enjoy the sclerophyll forest of the Mogo Bushwalk. 8 km S.

Eurobodalla Native Botanic Gardens: native plants, walking tracks, nursery and picnic area; open Wed–Sun; 5 km S. Murramarang National Park: undisturbed coastline and abundant kangaroos; 10 km NE. Murramarang Aboriginal Area: signposted walk through 12 000-year-old Aboriginal sites; just north of Murramarang National Park. Nelligen: an important Clyde River port in pioneer days, when goods were shipped from here down to Sydney or sent into the hinterland; nowadays holiday-makers use the historic town as a base for waterskiing, fishing and houseboat vacations; 10 km NW. Malua Bay: excellent surfing; 14 km SE. Durras Lake: fishing, kayaking and swimming; 16 km NE. Tomakin: coastal holiday village by the Tomaga River with miles of pristine family-friendly beaches and forested hinterland. 15 km S.  

Narooma Offshore 54 km

Narooma is one of those pleasant destinations that offers piscatorial delights most of the year, ranging from gamefishing offshore to rock, beach and estuary. Situated on Wagonga Inlet, the port is best known for its... Find out more

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Bermagui 88 km

Bermagui is small fishing port but a world-famous gamefishing destination. It owes its fame to an American western writer, Zane Grey, who went there in 1936. Little has changed since then. ‘Bermi’, as most... Find out more

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Tathra 114 km

Tathra is a great family destination with a mixed bag of fishing. Saltwater anglers can choose from estuary, surf, rock and blue-water, while freshwater offerings include streams and dams. The major fishing attraction... Find out more

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Yaouk Valley 125 km

It was late autumn 1997 when I  arrived in Canberra to fish with  the late Chris Hole, fly-fisherman,  author and painter. Chris offered  to take me to some of his favourite trout streams that snake... Find out more

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Merimbula 133 km

Most visitors on family trips arrive at Merimbula with at least one fishing rod on board. Some give priority to the boat and tackle, then try to fit the family in around them. A good boat ramp is situated near the... Find out more

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Pambula Lake 142 km

Pambula Lake, south of Merimbula, also known as the Broadwater, produces good catches of bream, dusky flathead, tailor, whiting, salmon, gummy sharks and mulloway. I fished this water with Bruce Libbis on one of his... Find out more

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Eden 156 km

Anyone looking for fishing variety should visit Eden. Angling opportunities include offshore game, reef, beach, estuary and pier. Eden nestles snugly on the shoreline of Twofold Bay and, unlike Merimbula and Narooma... Find out more

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Lake Jindabyne 158 km

Lake Jindabyne sits on the eastern edge of Kosciuszko National Park and rates as one of southern Australia’s best trout waters. The lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, and Atlantic salmon. Some of the... Find out more

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Lake Wonboyn 172 km

Lake Wonboyn is one of my all-time favourite spots. Located about halfway between Eden and the border with Victoria, this large estuary system suits serious anglers and families. Some visitors to this estuary stay in... Find out more

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Green Cape 174 km

Anglers who fish the east coast often refer to the January–March period as the ‘magic quarter’, when the East Australian Current brings millions of baitfish that in turn attract large predators, like... Find out more

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Bushwalking on the South Coast, NSW 39 km

From meanders along isolated beaches and around heath-covered headlands, to long hikes up rugged mountains in Budawang, Morton or Deua national parks, the South Coast provides limitless possibilities for great... Find out more

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Sailing around Jervis Bay 80 km

Imagine. No engines. Just the flapping of a sail and the splash of the waves. The South Coast’s tranquil lakes and inlets are ideal for sailing. Jervis Bay Sailing Charters is one of several operators who will take... Find out more

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Cycling in Jervis Bay 86 km

For a pleasant family cycle with young children, hop on the safe and gentle cycling path that winds around Jervis Bay at Huskisson and Vincentia, beside beautiful coastline and some fun playgrounds. A longer bike path... Find out more

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Picnicking around Canberra 108 km

There are many great places to unpack a picnic in the Australian Capital Territory, from the copious native areas in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, to the bird mecca of Jerrabomberra Wetlands on the Molonglo... Find out more

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Cycling - Bega Valley to Orbost 111 km

Back Pedal Cycle Tours is an eco-certified tour company that offers a great range of supported, safe and family-friendly cycle tours, from single-day excursions in the Bega Valley, through to the three-day ‘Border... Find out more

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Birdwatching trip by boat 157 km

Being out on a heaving sea all day with a flock of keen birdwatchers could be some people’s worst nightmare, but any nature lover should enjoy the experience – at least once anyway. There is the chance to... Find out more

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Platypus-watching - Bombala 158 km

If you believe the hype, Bombala is the platypus capital of Australia and the locals stop just short of guaranteeing you a sighting. The best spot is the Platypus Reserve on the Bombala River (off Delegate Road) in the... Find out more

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Canoeing in the Snowys 158 km

It is certainly not the best spot in the country for canoeing and kayaking, but peaceful days can be had enjoying these activities on Lake Jindabyne, or more exciting adventures are possible on overnight excursions down... Find out more

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Snowy Mountains Touring Company 160 km

Based on an unusual concept, this company offers a personal tour guide who can accompany you, in your vehicle, explaining the history, heritage, flora and fauna of the area as you travel. Either you can drive, or they... Find out more

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Cross-country skiing 177 km

A delightful winter pastime, cross-country skiing is a mix of walking, gliding and skiing, and the basics are much easier to pick up than those of downhill skiing or snowboarding. You can undertake the activity at... Find out more

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Narooma Golf Club 57 km

Narooma is a small coastal haven with world-class beaches. It has become renowned for the whales, seals and penguins attracted to the pristine waters offshore. But one of the town’s major attractions remains its... Find out more

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Royal Canberra Golf Club (Westbourne course) 108 km

When the site for the nation’s capital was selected in 1909, it was mainly rolling grassy plains with few trees. Little was known about what species might flourish in Canberra’s environment. The federal... Find out more

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Macquarie Links International Golf Club 202 km

Shanghai, Guam, Bali, Sabah, Bangkok, Singapore, Alaska, Hawaii; American course designer Robin Nelson has spent much of the past 30 years travelling from one exotic destination to another, putting his next project in... Find out more

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New South Wales Golf Club 214 km

Few courses anywhere can rival New South Wales for its array of fascinating and spectacularly natural seaside holes. Laid out across sometimes dramatic, undulating topography on the La Perouse peninsula – with... Find out more

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Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club 214 km

As a globetrotting professional golfer of the 1970s and ’80s, Graham Marsh won more than 60 titles across five continents. The key to his success was his approach to the game. Every shot was thoughtfully... Find out more

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St Michael’s Golf Club 215 km

St Michael’s has for a long time been one of Sydney’s most underrated courses. Perhaps sharing a boundary with the world-famous New South Wales Golf Club hasn’t helped. Yet St Michael’s covers... Find out more

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The Coast Golf Club 215 km

The Coast certainly has the right address to be considered a golfing gem. Its closest neighbours on this stunning stretch of Sydney coastline are St Michael’s Golf Club to the south and, beyond that, the... Find out more

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The Lakes Golf Club 218 km

The Lakes is one of Sydney’s iconic golf courses, a regular venue for big championships – including the Australian Open – during its 82-year history. Yet since the late 1960s, when the course was... Find out more

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The Australian Golf Club 220 km

With a rich history dating back to the first days of organised golf in Australia, The Australian is the country’s oldest formal golf club. It was established in 1882 but didn’t find a permanent home at... Find out more

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Concord Golf Club 223 km

From the very first days that golf was played in New South Wales, the name Concord has been part of the landscape. Established in 1899, golf began on the current site – on a layout designed by Dan Soutar, who... Find out more

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Briars Restaurant

Briars Restaurant is part of the Lincoln Downs country resort, set on hectares of English-style gardens and boasting a private lake. Stained-glass windows highlight the restaurant’s rustic charm, and the modern... Find out more

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On the Pier

On the Pier is everything you expect from a highly rated waterfront restaurant: casual sophistication and fresh seafood. Alongside marine delicacies such as the parsley and shallot linguine with king prawns, crab meat,... Find out more

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Starfish Deli Restaurant

The welcome at Starfish Deli is warm, the views are terrific and the menu is varied, making it a definite must-do for a relaxed meal any time of the day or night. Whether you feel like a coffee paired with cake, a... Find out more

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Green Gourmet 221 km

These totally vegan restaurants have fascinating dishes including mock fish, made from taro, mushroom steaks and desserts such as green tea moon cake.... Find out more

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Billy Kwong 224 km

This up-market restaurant in Surry Hills claims to have been the first restaurant in New South Wales that chose to become carbon neutral. Owned and run by passionate advocate of sustainability and ethical eating Kylie... Find out more

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Wig & Pen Brewery/Tavern 107 km

Canberra may well claim to be the real ale capital of Australia on the strength of this single brew-pub, which sees more pints of hand-pumped ale pulled than any other joint in the land. From the well-balanced and... Find out more

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Five Islands Brewing Company 158 km

Started by local Illawarra rugby league legend Michael Bolt in 2001, the Five Islands Brewing Company has travelled a markedly different course to most other craft-beer enterprises. FIBC began life as a beachside bar and... Find out more

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St Peters Brewery 220 km

Matt Donelan is someone who marches to a different drum from most other craftbrewers. He doesn’t have a website or own a mobile phone and doesn’t believe in cardboard packaging. He matches his keg prices... Find out more

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Paddy's Brewery 221 km

There may be more unlikely venues for a craft brewery but, offhand, I can’t think of one. The Markets Hotel is a 24-hour pub opposite Sydney’s Flemington fresh produce market, where you’re more likely... Find out more

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Tooheys Brewery 221 km

Tooheys remains the last of Sydney’s long-running mainstream breweries still currently operating. Founders James and John Toohey were cattle farmers before they entered the beer game, buying the Darling Brewery (it... Find out more

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Malt Shovel Brewery 222 km

US-born Dr Charles ‘Chuck’ Hahn has enjoyed two separate craft-beer careers over two decades, operating out of the same Camperdown brewery. In the late ’80s he opened it as the independent Hahn Brewery,... Find out more

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Schwartz Brewery 224 km

Tucked away in the basement of the heritage-listed Macquarie Hotel in Surry Hills, this 8-hectolitre microbrewery is the hub of a burgeoning craft-beer empire run by owner Dr Jerry Schwartz. Apart from supplying the pub,... Find out more

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Redoak Brewery 225 km

Redoak burst onto the craft-beer scene by winning a swag of medals at the 2004 Australian International Beer Awards before they had sold even a single drop. And they have continued to collect an impressive array of... Find out more

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Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel 226 km

Sydney’s longest-running brew-pub is many things rolled into one fine watering hole – an institution for ale lovers, a tourist magnet and a haven for homesick Poms. The historic sandstone pub is as comfy as a... Find out more

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Benandarah Rest Area 7 km

The state forest rest area is a small spot with basic facilities for camping and is really only suitable for an overnight pit stop. Bring your drinking water and firewood.... Find out more

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North Head Beach camping area 9 km

Basic and very secluded, North Head Beach camping area is accessible via North Head Road. Bring your own drinking water and firewood.... Find out more

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Depot Beach camping area 16 km

You’ll find plenty of grassy camping areas shaded by tall eucalypts at this well-appointed campground next to the beach. It’s 20 km north of Batemans Bay via Mount Agony Rd off the Princess Hwy. Powered and... Find out more

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Bush camping areas 17 km

There are a number of opportunities for self-sufficient campers to strike out and find a site for themselves. The rules are you must camp more than 100 m from roads, walking tracks and parking areas, and no camping on... Find out more

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Currowan Creek camping area (bush camping) 17 km

Basic bush camping is available by the Currowan Creek bridge in the forest. Bring your own portable toilet, food and drinking water.... Find out more

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Pebbly Beach camping area 17 km

Pebbly Beach is sheltered and tranquil, ensconced in eucalypts, ringed with low hills and populated with laid-back wallabies, which wander through the camp and lounge on the grass just behind the beach. The birdlife... Find out more

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North Head Campground 22 km

A friendly and picturesque campground ringed with Norfolk pines and eucalypts, North Head is within walking distance of the beach. The other drawcard is the nearby town of Moruya, with its craft and novelty shops, Sat... Find out more

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Pretty Beach camping area 23 km

Pretty by name, pretty by nature: grey kangaroos, wallabies, brush-tail possums and myriad birdlife against a backdrop of blue ocean, white sand and towering eucalypts. It’s a well-equipped campground complete with... Find out more

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Bakers Flat camping area 23 km

You can reach this camping area near the Deua River via Araluen Rd. There’s a short walk (70 m) from the carpark to the tent sites, where you can camp under the trees on a hillside above the Deua River. Boil... Find out more

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Dry Creek camping area 24 km

It’s 4WD access only to this camping spot, via Dry Creek Fire Trail off Araluen Rd. It’s not dry, as the name suggests – if you plan to drink the river water, boil or treat it first. Bring your own... Find out more

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BIG4 Batemans Bay at Easts Riverside Holiday Park 1 km

The East family name is well known in the caravan park industry and this park is one of several owned by the group. Superbly located on the north bank of the Clyde River, this park has good amenities and lovely views... Find out more

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BIG4 Batemans Bay Beach Resort 3 km

This great beachfront park is about 3 km from the centre of Batemans Bay. It has good amenities and gets extremely busy; bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies during Christmas, Easter... Find out more

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BIG4 Nelligen Holiday Park 8 km

What makes this park so appealing is its lovely setting on a grassy bend of the Clyde River. The township of Nelligen, just 10 km from Batemans Bay, is a great place to stay for a few days or even just overnight. The... Find out more

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Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort 12 km

This is a large resort complex that includes a caravan park. There are extensive activities on offer, all in a great beachside location. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies at... Find out more

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Lakesea Park 13 km

Strategically located between the beach and the pristine Durras Lake, this park has a well-stocked shop and good facilities. With its fabulous location, it is no wonder that it is such a popular south-coast holiday spot.... Find out more

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BIG4 Broulee Beach Holiday Park 16 km

This is a quality caravan park located on a picturesque patrolled beach. There is a resort-style pool and undercover barbecues. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies at Christmas and... Find out more

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River Breeze Tourist Park 23 km

This park overlooks the Moruya River on the north bank adjoining the highway, just a short walk across the bridge to the centre of town. It is a well-maintained park, popular with travellers. Bookings are required in... Find out more

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BIG4 Moruya Heads Easts Dolphin Beach Holiday Park 23 km

This is a popular park with spacious lawns. It has good facilities and we have stayed here often. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies during all holidays.... Find out more

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Kioloa Beach Holiday Park 25 km

Located south of the town of Kioloa, this large owner-operated park has good facilities, including a tennis court. It fronts onto a swimming beach where snorkelling is popular. There is also good fishing in the area.... Find out more

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Racecourse Beach Tourist Park 27 km

An award-winning beachside park just 9 km from the Princes Highway, this place has good facilities including mini-golf and a tennis court. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies at... Find out more

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Chalet Swisse Spa at Surf Beach Retreat

Rising high above Surf Beach and Malua Bay on 32 hectares of unspoilt bushland and rainforest, Chalet Swisse Spa provides the perfect escape into a natural world of relaxation and comfort. The variety of accommodation... Find out more

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Mariners on the 
Waterfront

On the waterfront at Bateman’s Bay, guests make the most of their large private balconies overlooking the bobbing boats and pelicans angling for a meal. The coastal guest rooms have every contemporary comfort and... Find out more

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The Bower at Broulee

Owners Mar and Sue Berry used their ‘sea change’ to create an escape for couples in the heart of sleepy Broulee, building a cluster of self-contained, architecturally designed eco cabins in natural surrounds.... Find out more

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Alpine Habitats, near Jindabyne 170 km

Opened in 2007, these 18 cleverly designed two-bedroom buildings are linked underground by massive worm farms that digest all the compostable waste on the site. Set amid gnarled black sallees and other snow gums, the... Find out more

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Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats, Mallacoota 207 km

These 12 rustic mudbrick flats were ecologically designed to avoid the need for air-conditioning, and have solar hot water and rainwater tanks. The 32-hectare surrounds are managed as a Land for Wildlife property,... Find out more

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Jenolan Cabins 209 km

These basic but cosy self-contained cabins, 6 kilometres up the steep hill past Jenolan Caves, are earth-sheltered for climate control and have composting toilets and rainwater. There are great views over the mountains,... Find out more

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Bunjaree Cottages, Wentworth Falls 222 km

Great for families, Bunjaree Cottages have been designed to make a small environmental footprint, with full solar power and earth-brick insulation. One is built with recycled car tyres and mud, providing even better... Find out more

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Old Leura Dairy 223 km

This creative collection of six buildings, which can sleep up to 30 people in various combinations, has been renovated and fitted out with all manner of recycled bits and bobs. There are old oven doors, rusted corrugated... Find out more

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Arthur’s Cottage, Cudgewa 224 km

This historic mudbrick, two-bedroom cottage was built around 1897, but now has solar-powered lights and a gas kitchen. It sits quietly on the Cudgewa Creek, with platypus drifting past. You will need to bring your own... Find out more

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Jacarri Eco-Cottage, Goongerah 224 km

This rustic little cottage in East Gippsland sleeps four, and has solar power and a dry composting toilet. It has been built with sustainable timbers and uses a water wheel to fill the water tank. Organic fruit,... Find out more

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Jemby-Rinjah Eco Lodge, Blackheath 229 km

One of the first working examples of large-scale sustainable tourism to exist in Australia, Jemby-Rinjah has advanced eco-accreditation, and one of the most extensive systems of composting toilets in the country. Ten... Find out more

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Kanimbla View, Blackheath 229 km

Solar-powered, the two- and three-bedroom cottages here are surprisingly large inside. They are partially constructed from recycled and salvaged timbers, have composting toilets and a great view of the Kanimbla Valley... Find out more

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Woolshed Cabins, near Blackheath 230 km

Eleven kilometres from Blackheath and surrounded by a glorious natural amphitheatre of towering sandstone walls, the Woolshed Cabins sit on 100 hectares of cleared farmland (a working cattle farm) in the Kanimbla Valley,... Find out more

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Waldrons Swamp Rest Area 18 km

8 km N of Moruya (R) or 20 km S of Batemans Bay (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 51.906 E150 07.158  ... Find out more

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Burrill Lake Park Area 43 km

South side of town Large town park in a pleasant lakeside setting just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S35 23.391 E150 26.652    ... Find out more

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Bodalla Forest Park Rest Area 50 km

9 km N of Narooma (L) or 32 km S of Moruya (R) Large secluded area in the forest. Very good facilities and shade. GPS: S36 09.063 E150 05.729... Find out more

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Corunna Lake Park Area 62 km

71 km N of Bega (L) or 6 km S of Narooma (R) Very small area just off the highway on the shores of the lake. GPS: S36 16.016 E150 07.742... Find out more

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Mystery Bay Camp Area 66 km

T/O 68 km N of Bega (R) or 9 km S of Narooma (L) Small shady campground located on the foreshore at a secluded beach 2 kilometres east of the highway. Limited facilities. Good shade. GPS: S36 18.032 E150... Find out more

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Bewang Park Area 76 km

38 km N of Ulladulla (L) or 30 km S of Nowra (R) Small area adjacent to the highway, opposite the roadhouse. GPS: S35 05.123 E150 31.993 ... Find out more

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Quaama Rest Area 89 km

31 km N of Bega (R) or 46 km S of Narooma (L) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S36 28.110 E149 51.979 ... Find out more

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Bega Lookout Park Area 109 km

5 km N of Bega (R) or 72 km S of Narooma (L) Small area just off the highway at the lookout. GPS: S36 38.692 E149 49.430... Find out more

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Chowne VC Rest Area 110 km

17 km NE of Goulburn (L) eastbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 44.621 E149 53.244  ... Find out more

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Derrick VC Rest Area 112 km

73 km SW of Mittagong (L) westbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 44.149 E149 49.805 ... Find out more

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French VC Rest Area 113 km

9 km W of Goulburn (R) or 78 km E of Yass (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 47.207 E149 38.416... Find out more

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Mount Gladstone Lookout Rest Area 116 km

T/O 4 km W of Cooma (L) or 47 km SE of Adaminaby (R) Small area 1.5 kilometres south of the highway at the lookout. Good facilities. Limited shade. NOTE: Steep access road. GPS: S36 15.04 E149 04.42... Find out more

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Bemboka Rest Area 116 km

East side of town Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. NOTE: Camping and showers available for a fee. GPS: S36 38.127 E149 34.696... Find out more

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Fred Piper Memorial Lookout Park Area 119 km

14 km W of Bemboka (L) or 62 km E of Cooma (R) Very small parking bay adjacent to the highway at the lookout. GPS: S36 35.841 E149 26.647... Find out more

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Nimmitabel Park Area 120 km

South side of town Parking area at Lake Williams. Good facilities. GPS: S36 30.903 E149 16.928... Find out more

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Kingsbury VC Rest Area 121 km

27 km SW of Mittagong (L) or 58 km NE of Goulburn (R) Large area just off the highway among some large pine trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 37.166 E150 12.832 ... Find out more

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Mackey VC Rest Area 125 km

28 km SW of Mittagong (L) or 57 km NE of Goulburn (R) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 34.763 E150 15.192  ... Find out more

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Gordon VC Rest Area 131 km

21 km SW of Mittagong (R) or 64 km NE of Goulburn (L) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S34 32.086 E150 16.885  ... Find out more

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Adaminaby Park Area 131 km

Middle of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 59.822 E148 46.467  ... Find out more

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Yellowpinch Dam Rest Area 131 km

32 km N of Eden (L) or 22 km S of Bega (R) Small area located 1 kilometre off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S36 51.068 E149 48.765... Find out more

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Mundoonan Rest Area 140 km

64 km W of Goulburn (L) or 23 km E of Yass (L) Large areas well off the highway (both sides). Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 49.462 E149 04.468 ... Find out more

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The Rest House Park Area 149 km

28 km W of Adaminaby (L) or 63 km SE of Talbingo (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 53.45 E148 32.24... Find out more

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