A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Batemans Bay is on the New South Wales South Coast, where the Clyde River meets the sea, about two hours from Canberra. It scores 9 out of 10 for safety, and 8 for beaches, families and nature, with sheltered beaches and calm river water close to town.
The best time to visit Batemans Bay is December to March, when the water is at its warmest for swimming and paddling.
Swim at Surfside, Malua Bay or Broulee, and look for kangaroos on the beach at Pebbly Beach in Murramarang National Park. Try Clyde River oysters, or hire a kayak or boat on the river. Mogo, just south, has a wildlife park and an old gold-rush village.
Batemans Bay suits families, couples and anyone who wants an easy coastal break from Canberra or Sydney.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney