Holiday homes and baches in Batemans Bay

On the south coast of NSW, the shimmering waters of the Clyde River pour into the Pacific Ocean at Batemans Bay. A popular tourist destination, people come from far and wide for its natural beauty, secluded beaches, and super-fresh oysters. The holiday homes in Batemans Bay wrap around the bay which stretches north and south of the downtown area. Check out the homes off Long beach. This is the best area for families with a wide and safe beach and all the amenities you could ask for.

Batemans Bay boasts a wide range of quite spectacular houses and flats that embody luxury seaside living. From homes for singles up to large groups, Batemans Bay has it all. Swimming pools are par for the course, gardens parade the lush subtropical flora of the region, and views overlooking the beach will make your holiday truly memorable.

A beautiful 2-hour drive from Canberra, Batemans Bay is a hugely popular vacation spot for residents of Australia’s capital city. So much so that it is often referred to as "Canberra by the Sea". Downtown Batemans Bay is located at the mouth of the Bay where it joins the Clyde River, one of Australia’s most important waterways.

The city has grown rapidly over the last few decades and now stretches both north and south all along the Bay right up to the open ocean. An authentic natural paradise, the Bay is a magnet for beach bums and lovers of the active outdoor lifestyle, bursting at the seams with wonderful hiking, kayaking, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, surfing, cycling and boating opportunities.

The beaches of Batemans Bay offer fantastic diversity. Whether you’re looking for a quiet sheltered cove, the ultimate surfing spot or simply a calm and safe beach for the children – it’s all here. Corrigans Beach is a pleasing arc of soft sand with exceptional views. Snapper Island is a few hundred metres offshore, and you can rent a kayak from the beach, head out and explore. If you’re visiting with the kids, Corrigans Beach Reserve has the city’s best playground in the city, as well as barbecues and picnic shelters.

One of the most popular adventures in Batemans Bay is sea kayaking. If you have never been in a sea kayak, then be prepared to be impressed, as you navigate rock passages, glide through the crystal-clear ocean waters, and get close to migrating birds, schools of fish, playful seals and dolphins. Kayaks are safe, comfortable, and ideal for remote coastal adventures. Take a tour and get a lesson in which you learn all the basics before setting off. Look out for the operators providing glass bottom kayak tours – a truly unique experience in which you uncover the hidden creatures of the depths!

This perennial favourite with tourists is set within waterfront bushland and gardens. The park boasts over 100 species of native birds as well as Australian marsupials like kangaroos, wallabies and wombats. The little ones will adore the miniature train and extensive picnic and play area!

Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens is a beloved attraction showcasing 2,000 species of plants, trees and shrubs as well as a profusion of animals, including kangaroos, snakes, and echidnas. The plant sales area and awesome café is worth the trip alone!

For anyone with a taste for oysters, Batemans Bay is as good as it gets. Enjoy oysters direct from the famous Clyde River oyster farm gate to your plate at the Pearly Oyster Bar in Batemans Bay. Or for something truly out of the ordinary paddle off in a kayak to the oyster beds in the Clyde River National Park for an oyster tasting trip on the water.

Start your ride at Corrigans Beach five kilometres east of Batemans Bay downtown and follow the path along Batemans Bay and over the bridge veering off into Wharf Road. Continue to Myamba Parade where you can explore the wetlands of Cullendulla Boardwalk. The entire journey is just shy of 20 kilometres, and is perfect for an afternoon’s leisurely cycling.

No weekend on the coast is complete without a stroll around Batemans Bay Sunday Market. Its stalls are heaving with wonderful food and fascinating trinkets – gifts, antiques, wood products, bric a brac, etc, all to a backdrop of live music from local artists and a bustling but laid-back and super-friendly atmosphere. This is where real Batemans Bay resides, and to where you should dedicate at least one morning of your holiday!