Here is just a snapshot of places to visit and things to do around Nuns Beach House at South Rosedale. For more information, take a look at the Eurobodalla Tourism website or visit the Batemans Bay Tourist Office on the Princes Highway at Batemans Bay. Definitely worth purchasing for exploring the area is the Eurobodalla Cartoscope Tourist Map and the Eurobodalla Nature Coast brochure.

You will also find an information folder at the house.

 

The Eurobodalla and Nature Coast

 

South Rosedale is part of the Eurobodalla Nature Coast – the Land of Many Waters – which stretches from Durras just north of Batemans Bay, to the Tilba region south of Narooma.

 

The Nature Coast can boast over 60 named beaches plus a multitude of lakes and waterways, hence its name. The coast varies from quite romantic, private beaches protected by rugged, wooded headlands, great for a summer or winter stroll or exploring the many rockpools – such as at Lilli Pilli, Rosedale and South Durras - and long stretches of sand such as at Long Beach North of Batemans Bay.

 

The Eurobodalla is also home to 4 national parks and 2 nature reserves, a haven for tourists, motorists, bushwalkers, campers, fishermen, swimmers, picnickers or by those who simply want a refuge from the stresses of urban living. 4WD tours of these spectacular areas are also available The largest park on the Eurobodalla Coast, the Deua National Park, covers a massive area of over 117,557 ha, most of which is relatively undisturbed, pristine wilderness.

 

Around Rosedale

The beauty of Rosedale is that it’s off the beaten track, nestled as it is between the ocean and the road that runs south from Batemans Bay along the coast to Moruya. It's almost hidden in the bush; very quiet, laid back, friendly and devoid of shops and cafés, but there are plenty of these on the road back to the Bay and certainly in the Bay itself. 

 

Nuns Beach House sits right on the coast overlooking Nuns beach, which you can reach in a couple of minutes via a narrow bush track, which starts just up the road from the house. From Nuns beach you can get to Tranquil Bay, another private, romantic little beach only 5 minutes further on. A further 30 minutes or so walk from Tranquil Bay, you arrive at beautiful Guerilla Bay.

 

All of these 3 beaches are now National Heritage listed, being located within a Marine Park. So although you are not permitted to fish from the beaches, they are safe for swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, snorkelling or boating. The walk from Tranquil Bay to Guerilla Bay also has some spectacular coastal and bush walking tracks with vantage spots for whale watching in season (Oct/Nov).

Back to Nuns beach and you can walk north around the rocky headland facing Jimmy’s Island to Rosedale’s main beach, a beautiful long stretch of sand backed by bush. Alternatively, you can go directly to Rosedale beach via another bush track a few minutes’ walk from the house in the opposite direction. Rosedale beach is not within the Marine Park so fishing is permitted.

 

Within 15 minutes’ drive of Nuns Beach House, there are more than 10 more beaches – some quiet coves with rock pools, others with great surf.

  

North of Rosedale

Take the Coast Road Tourist Drive towards Batemans Bay, which is 15 minutes away. You’ll pass a string of pristine, some deserted, beaches and bays flanked by rocky headlands and small communities, some with local shops.

 

In order, you see McKenzies Beach, the best surfing beach in the area, Malua Bay (patrolled, with SLSC, children’s swings and tennis courts for hire), Garden Bay, Mosquito Bay with On the Beach café, Lilli Pilli through the trees, Surf Beach , Caseys (great set up for the kids here and safe swimming beach) and Corrigans.  Then you reach Batemans Bay.

 

Batemans Bay

 

Batemans Bay was named by Captain Cook in 1770. Today it is a modern, thriving, seaside resort situated on the banks of the Clyde River’s broad, sweeping estuary.  It enjoys brilliant views up river to the mountains and seaward to the island dotted horizon. 

 

“The Bay” as it’s known locally, boasts a variety of top class restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes and age groups, as well as three clubs offering restaurants and bistros, sporting facilities and great entertainment. Given that the Bay is also a first rate fishing port, there is seafood in abundance and, of course, the obligatory great fish and chips. You’ll find plenty of grocery and clothes shops, homewares, gift shops, galleries, arts & crafts.

 

You can also cruise the Clyde River, go sailing, or on deep sea fishing cruises, canoeing, whale (October) and dolphin watching, play golf or horse ride. Infact, there’s very little you can’t do at “the Bay”!

 

Long Beach and South Durras

 

Just north of Batemans Bay, there are good beaches and art galleries at Long Beach and South Durras. The Forest Gallery at South Durras has a fine selection of paintings, pottery and sculpture plus a tea room overlooking the bush.

 

Pebbly Beach

 

Further back up the Princes Highway, about 40 minutes from Rosedale, Pebbly Beach is famous for its friendly wallabies, as well as a great beach in a natural environment. Take a picnic and spend the day - may be dropping in for tea at South Durras on the way back to Rosedale.

 

Nelligen

 

Inland, just 10kms from the Bay, you’ll find Nelligen, nestled in the sweeping bends of the Clyde River. Nelligen is a historic timber town with galleries, cafés and honey-tasting.

 

South of Rosedale

Continue along the coast road past the turn off for the environmentally protected community of Guerilla Bay and Burrewarra Point light house (which you can see from Nuns Beach House) towards the township of Moruya, 20 mins drive away. You pass turn offs for Barlings Beach, Tomakin, Mossy Point and Broulee. This is a really pretty drive with frequent water sightings and the mountains of the Deua River National Park in the background.

 

Broulee

 

Broulee is well worth a stop – it’s situated on a thin belt of coastal land with a backdrop of heavily timbered ranges. It has fantastic sandy beaches (patrolled in holiday season), tranquil lagoons and scenic walks around Broulee Island, which is a Nature Reserve connected to the mainland.

 

Moruya

 

This is your other choice of town when you stay at Nuns. Probably less well known and therefore less touristy than the Bay, Moruya is a bustling rural town located on the picturesque Moruya River. Wander the country markets on a Saturday morning, then take lunch in one of the nearby cafes or restaurants. In the afternoon, don’t miss the antique shop and second hand stores.

Moruya has a museum run by the local historical society, which has wonderful exhibits and information about Moruya’s rich shipping, dairying and gold mining history.

The granite used in the pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge was quarried in Moruya – a fascinating story in itself - and many of the town's beautiful old buildings are made from the local stone.

 

Another thing worth mentioning is the annual Moruya Jazz Festival, which is usually held in October and attracts a range of international performers.

 

Going South from Moruya, you can take half or day trips to Bodalla, Tuross Lake, Narooma, Montague Island and the Tilba District. There are a multitude of tourist drives to follow, fabulous beaches, lakes, nature reserves, lighthouses, cafes and restaurants to enjoy, plus stunning rural scenery set against the backdrop of the Great Dividing Range.

 

Mogo

 

Just 10 minutes inland from Rosedale, on the main Princes Highway, you’ll find one of our favourite nearby villages, historic Mogo.  Born in the Gold Rush, Mogo’s charm now attracts a throng of visitors year round, keen to experience the special village atmosphere and wide variety of galleries and stores featuring pottery, woodturning, leather goods, paintings, indigenous art, glass blowing, fudge and lollies, gifts, and great homewares and interior furnishings.

 

There’s also a garden centre and plenty of alfresco cafés serving coffee and lunch for when you’re tired of shopping !

 

Fabulous Mogo Zoo is just down the road with endangered species on show such as tigers, snow leopard and red pandas. You can even pan for gold on a goldfields tour.

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