Cullendulla Beach track is a 2km, grade 3 hike located in Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve, New South Wales. The hike should take around 1.25 hours to complete.
Hike overview
Just an easy walk along a beautiful boardwalk, Cullendulla Beach has pride of place in the nature reserve, right at the mouth of the creek where it enters the bay. Superb views to Snapper Island and the Tollgate Islands are paired with plenty of things to do, including picnicking.
In low tide, this is a great spot for birding, with local and migratory species such as curlews and oystercatchers feeding on the sandy flats near the beach. Sometimes large flocks of swans collect nearby, offering dramatic displays when they take off or land on the bay. Though unpatrolled, the water's relative calmness means Cullendulla Beach also offers an opportunity to swim. Or for something a little more adventurous, drag out the canoe and drift up the creek for a leisurely afternoon.
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Tips
Shore birds are best seen on low tide. It's a good idea to check the tides charts beforehand.
Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
Recreational fishing is allowed in the bay. However, Cullendulla Creek is a sanctuary zone, so it's a good idea to check the recreational fishing maps for permitted activities.
Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.
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Getting there
To Myamba Parade carpark. Cullendulla Beach is in the western precinct of Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve. To get there from Batemans Bay:Follow the Princes Highway to North Batemans Bay and Surfside, turning right onto Peninsula Drive.Turn into McLeod Street, Timbara Crescent, then Myamba Parade.A carpark is available off Myamba Parade, adjacent to Surfside Beach. The walk starts from here: follow a short boardwalk to Cullendulla Beach. Park entry points Myamba Parade carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at a public carpark off Myamba Parade, Surfside.
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About the region
Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve in the South Coast region
Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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