Callala Beach & Surrounds

Callala Beach is a long stretch of beach boasting pristine, safe swimming waters along with the famous white sand of Jervis Bay. The beach is perfect for families and is also popular for fishing and other water sports.

Callala Beach has a local takeaway shop. A park with playground equipment and BBQs is located across the road from the shops. Callala Beach also has a tennis court available for hire and the local Callala RSL Country Club with its golf course and bistro.

Shopping at Callala Bay is a short drive away with an IGA supermarket, fish and chip shop, pizzeria, butchers, take away shop, bakery, chemist, bottle shop and cafes, amongst others. At the other end of Callala Bay there is a boat ramp with a park with playground equipment located nearby. Myola, to the north of Callala Beach, also has a boat ramp.

The Husky Ferry operates from Myola to Huskisson on weekends. Other areas of interest include Culburra Beach (surf beaches, 15 minute drive), Currarong (15 minutes), Nowra (20 minutes) or Huskisson (35 minutes). The Beecroft Peninsula also boasts a number of beaches worth visiting including Honeymoon Bay and Long Beach.

Currarong

Currarong, at the northern most point of the Beecroft Peninsula, has a beautiful beach. There is also safe swimming for children at Currarong Creek. Abrahams Bosom is a safe sheltered beach which has picnic grounds with BBQs. A variety of walks start at from this sheltered cove ranging from the 500-metre stroll to the wreck of the SS Merimbula to the half-day Coomb’s walk.

The Beecroft Peninsula

The Beecroft Peninsula is a beautiful and historic area with a diverse array of native flowers and wildlife. A number of walks and sheltered swimming areas can be accessed from the road to Point Perpendicular, including Long Beach and Honeymoon Bay. As the peninsula is also used as a weapons range it can be subject to closure at short notice, so a check ahead of time is recommended to ensure it is open to the public. There is a popular lookout with spectacular views at the Point Perpendicular lighthouse where there are steep, sheer, 90-metre cliffs. There are also walking tracks on the headland.

Culburra Beach

Culburra Beach is the regional centre for the coastal villages east of Nowra and provides a range of services and places to eat for locals and visitors to the area. The town also boasts the two closest surf beaches to Callala Beach. The beaches are patrolled during the summer holiday period, and as they face different directions, provide a variety of surf conditions for board riders, swimmers, body surfers and families with young children alike. Picnic areas are located at a number of areas adjacent to the beaches.

Lake Wollumboola

Lake Wollumboola is an intermittently opening coastal lake that is used for a number of recreational purposes depending on the water level in the lake. When the water level is high, sailing, windsurfing and water skiing are all popular. Lower water levels encourage a wide variety of bird life turning the region into an ornithologists delight.

Crookhaven Headland Reserve

The walk around the headland adjacent to the historical lighthouse follows a well-developed track and provides good views of the whole of the Crookhaven Bight. The regional boat ramp located at Crookhaven Heads provides safe launching facilities providing access to the Crookhaven and Shoalhaven Rivers, local offshore fishing grounds and “The Banks”, famous for its marlin, tuna and other game fish. The Orient Point boat ramp also gives access to the river for small craft. Both charter and private boats enjoy these offshore fishing grounds.

Greenwell Point

Greenwell Point, a fishing village, is nestled on the banks of the Crookhaven River east of Nowra. It is famous for its fresh oysters, fish and other seafood with fresh produce available from numerous suppliers. The towns food outlets specialise in local seafood. Boat launching facilities provide access to the river for fishing and other water activities; hire craft are available. Fishing is also popular from the wharf or riverbank. Charter boats are available for offshore fishing.

Pyree

The Jindyandy Mill located on Greenwell Point Road in Pyree consists of a number of historic buildings that house gifts, craft, art, furniture and food. It is open Wednesday to Sunday and 7 days during school holidays.

Huskisson

Huskisson is a sleepy holiday resort and fishing port. The main street has restaurants, takeaway food shops, a coffee shop, a dive shop and a large beachfront hotel – The Husky Pub.

Vincentia

South of Huskisson and just east off Jervis Bay Road is the small town of Vincentia. There are a number of shops and eateries, long beaches and the waters are good for fishing, windsurfing, sailing and diving.

Hyams Beach

Hyams Beach is a quiet village located south of Vincentia. There is a boat ramp and Hyams Beach is also a recommended diving spot, at least at high tide.

Booderee National Park

Booderee National Park Visitors Centre is open from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. daily all year round. The centre has pamphlets about the Park, its walking tracks and other information. The nature trails are signposted and, in the peak season, walks are conducted by rangers. Within the park are the Booderee Botanic Gardens – the only Aboriginal owned botanic gardens in Australia. Popular beaches within the park include Green Patch and Murrays Beach, and Cave Beach for surfing.