Category: New South Wales

The Southern Peninsula of Jervis Bay is the home to Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens. HMAS Creswell (currently closed to visitors) is a Naval training college adjoining Booderee. Its most famous beach, Greenpatch Beach has views that are spectacular and picturesque with the contrast of HMAS Creswell nestled serenely amongst the natural bush and sea landscape. The sweeping water views of Jervis Bay with its glistening sunlit colours of aqua and blue against striking white beaches complete the view. The administrative office of the Jervis Bay National Park is situated in the grounds of the village. Jervis Bay is one of the true gems of the NSW south east region and its value to Australia has been recognised by its National Park status. It’s breathtaking beauty, rich cultural and natural significance have long been recognised and appreciated by locals and by domestic and overseas visitors. Jervis Bay is reputed to have the clearest waters and whitest sands in not only this country but also in the world. These beautiful blue waters are home to many dolphins and the opportunity to sight these graceful locals is one of the major features that make this area a magnet for lovers of nature. Whale sighting is also frequent in Jervis Bay and the choices of water sports here are wide. Many people come to dive, fish and explore these famous waters. None go home disappointed Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens are also waiting for you to explore and fall in love with. The National Park includes Green Patch Beach and other notable beauty spots such as Hole in the Wall, Bristol Point and Scottish Rocks. Also available are a Visitors Centre, many bushwalking trails, boat ramps, picnic and barbeque equipment and camping areas. A ruined lighthouse on the southern side of Jervis Bay is also well worth exploring. There is no accommodation in Jervis Bay township but camping & self contained cabin accommodation is available in Booderee National Park Accommodation is available in self contained cabins or camping in

Pebbly Beach is situated in Murramarang National Park. The park offers a range of activities including swimming, surfing, fishing, picnicking, bushwalking and nature study. The popular hinterland walk to Durras Mountain leads to spectacular views of the adjacent coastline and inland ranges. Pebbly Beach camping area has a great surfing beach and bushwalks and facilities include cold showers, flush toilets, barbecues and picnic tables. Campervans catered for but not suitable for caravans. For bookings contact (02) 4478 6006 No township, nearest town Batemans Bay

Cooma is the major town of the Snowy Mountains region and one of the state’s many “gold rush” towns. A hundred years after the Cooma township was settled by Europeans in 1849, it became the headquarters for the huge Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. Its historic avenue of flags represents the people of those 27 nations who came to the Snowies to help build one of Australia’s greatest feats in engineering. Cooma also became the centre of a winter tourist industry in 1889, with the opening of the railway. Things to do and see around Cooma • Stop at the Snowy Hydro Education and Information Centre, the Aviation Pioneers Memorial, and Mt Gladstone Lookout with views of the Monaro Plains and the Snowy Mountain Main Range. • Visit the vast Deua and Wadbilliga National Parks to see native animals in abundance. • The Lambie Town Walk is an easy ramble (or drive) through local history, including Lambie Gorge, a site of indigenous cultural significance. • The Mosaic Time Walk in Centennial Park depicts life in the Snowy Mountains from its origins through to the present time. • The region is a popular trout fishing destination, as well as offering four-wheel-drive and mountain bike adventures.

This locality is located on the Barry Way south of Jindabyne as primarily remote grazing land. No facilities.

Situated in a beautiful valley at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, Tumut is one of the prettiest towns in New South Wales. The town’s name is derived from an Aboriginal word, meaning ‘a quiet resting place by the river’. Tumut’s rich colonial heritage from the gold rush era remains today and can be seen in magnificent old buildings best explored on a heritage walk. The pioneer cemetery in Adelong Road includes the grave of Thomas Boyd, a member of the Hume and Hovell expedition that passed through Tumut in 1824. The Historical Society Museum has fascinating information about the town’s pioneering history as well as memorabilia belonging to famous local author, Miles Franklin. Things to do and see around Tumut • Visit the African Violet Farm, the Snowy Mountains Trout Farm, Boonderoo Wines and the Tumut Broom Factory. • Enjoy the many walks around town such as the River Walk along the banks of the Tumut River and Elm Drive, best during spring and autumn. • Go for a bushwalk along part of the historic Hume and Hovell Walking Track. • Don’t miss the Festival of the Falling Leaf, celebrated each April when the autumn leaves are falling.

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Carrs Island is located on the Clarence River next to Grafton City.

Jackadgery overlooks the Mann River and some truly spectacular countryside. This is old gold mining country and even today there are reclusive prospectors eking out a living by panning for gold and fossicking for gemstones. Visitors also enjoy a dip in the river, fishing, canoeing and bushwalking. There are lovelly scenic drives through Cangai, Hanging Rock, Fineflower and Copmanhurst (please obtain directions and maps before you head opff). There are many nature reserves and national parks nearby. The Mann River Caravan park and shop is the perfect base from which to explore the area. There are 6 cabins and 2 overnight vans as well as camp sites, swimming pool, tennis courts, and BBQ area. The shop sells a wide range of provisions with dine-in or take-away hot food, bottle shop, ice and petrol.

The Lawrence Road follows the western bank of the Clarence River and connects Grafton to the township of Lawrence which is then linked to Woodford Island and Maclean by a ferry crossing. The scenic and fully sealed road is a popular alternative to the pacific highway. Queen street, Grafton runs into this Lawrence Road and just north of the city is the old alumny creek public school which has been set up as a museum of early rural education. A large sports field and picnic facilities are adjacent groups can make arrangements to visit. A little further north lies the small village of Southgate, the community centre for the surrounding farms. A small vehicular ferry links Southgate to Ulmarra and provides the link in a pleasant round trip, from Grafton.