Pebbly Beach

Fast facts

• This coastline was created by Mother Nature in a moment of wild extravagance.
• 279 km south of Sydney

Why go there

Between Ulladulla and Batemans Bay on the State’s South Coast, the sandy beaches with sparkling water are backed by forests where eastern grey kangaroos appear silently from among the banksias.

Pebbly, famous for its kangaroos, is the best known of all these beaches, but there are several others including Depot and South Durras, where the Pacific rollers swell as they rise from the sea and flex into creamy white breakers.

In recognition of its unique character, much of this coastline has been preserved as national park. Camping comes naturally here, and there’s nothing like a night under the stars, falling asleep to the sound of waves.

South of Batemans Bay the beaches are typically smaller and sheltered, cupped between headlands where the waves crash laying white icing across splintered fingers of dark rocks.

Don’t miss

• The drive south from Batemans Bay along Beach Road, which winds past a string of gorgeous coves and beaches.
• Batemans Bay’s 27-hole Catalina Country Club, rated one of the finest coastal courses in the country.
• A cruise along the Clyde River from Batemans Bay to Nelligen, 11 km upriver.
• Murramarang National Park, with its friendly eastern grey kangaroos and cabins by the beach.
• Fishing – and with a choice of river, estuary, beaches and big game fishing, Batemans Bay is a fisherman’s dream.
• Clyde River oysters fresh from the estuary.