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Sydney
79 1 . Shoalhaven Heads
 S D m  At the
Nowra 1 mouth of the Shoalhaven
River, this beach resort is
Morton at the heart of a popular NEW SOUTH
National holiday area. Sailing and WALES
Park windsurfing on the river
are popular activities
among the locals.
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Locator Map
Canberra 2
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2 . Jervis Bay
SDm This is one of the
4 most beautiful natural harbours
Ulladulla in Australia, famous for its
naval bases, national park, tiny
settlements of Husskinson and
Vincentia, and some of the
whitest beaches and crystal
clear waters in the world.
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6 3 Wreck Bay 6 Batemans Bay
SD This area, within  S D m  The Clyde
Jervis Bay National Park, River enters the sea here,
abounds with Aboriginal marking the start of the
history. The cultural centre Eurobodalla coastline with
offers walkabout tours its rivers, lakes and chain of
of local bushlife and heavenly quiet beaches
archaeology. Nearby popular with Canberrans.
Cave Beach is one of the
region’s most popular for 8 Mimosa Rocks
its secluded location. D  This coastal park,
just off the south coast
4 Lake Conjola road, offers exceptional
S m  This lake, bushwalking opportunities
10 km (6 miles) north and idyllic beaches. Secluded w Ben Boyd National Park Ben Boyd National Park Ben Boyd National Park
of Ulladulla, is one camp sites, with minimum S D  Camping, bushwalks
of many lakes in the facilities, are popular with and fine beaches are all features
region popular with families and anglers. of this park. Temperate rain-
canoeists. Camp sites forests begin to take over the
are also available. 9 Tathra Beach landscape in the surrounding
SD m  This tiny region. The ascent to Mount
fishing village and holiday Imlay offers panoramic views
Key haven includes a maritime of the coast.
Highway museum, housed in a 150-
year-old wharf building.
Major road
Minor road
River

5 . Pebbly Beach  S D
Set within Murramarang
National Park, this beach is
famous for its tame kangaroos
that visit the beach and
camp ground, particularly
at dusk and dawn.

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