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CHAPTER 4 . NEW SOUTH WALES
another, and a double foldout sofa bed in the lounge. Luxury rooms have a
queen-size bed, custom-made furniture, and original artwork. Executive rooms
come with a marble bathroom and a private spa. There are three masseurs on
standby.
39 Burrill St., Ulladulla, NSW 2539. & 02/4455 1796. Fax 02/4454 4660. www.guesthouse.com.au. 10 units.
Weekdays A$98 (US$64), weekend and peak period A$188 (US$122) self-contained 1-bedroom unit; weekdays
A$120 (US$78), weekend/peak A$238 (US$155) 2-bedroom unit; weekdays A$118 (US$77), weekend/
peak A$198 (US$129) luxury units; weekdays A$150 (US$98), weekend/peak A$238 (US$155) executive
units. Peak periods: public holidays, Easter, and Christmas school holidays. AE, DC, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant;
lagoon-style outdoor pool; golf course nearby; exercise room; spa; watersport rentals; bike rental; room
service (7am–10pm); in-room massage; babysitting; free laundry room; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning;
nonsmoking rooms. In room: A/C, TV, fax, dataport, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.
BATEMANS BAY
275km (171 miles) S of Sydney
This laid-back holiday town offers good surfing beaches, arts-and-crafts galleries,
boat trips up the Clyde River, good game fishing, and bushwalks in Morton
and Deua national parks.
ESSENTIALS
GETTING THERE Batemans Bay is a 3- to 4-hour drive from Sydney,
depending on the traffic. (Avoid leaving Sydney at rush hour, and prepare for
long delays on holidays.) Premier Motor Service (& 1300/368 100 in Australia,
or 02/4423 5233) runs coaches to Batemans Bay from Sydney’s Central
Station.
VISITOR INFORMATION Batemans Bay Visitor Information Centre, at
the corner of Princes Highway and Beach Road (& 1800/802 528 in Australia,
or 02/4472 6800), is open daily from 9am to 5pm.
GAME FISHING & A RIVER CRUISE
If you fancy some serious fishing, contact OB1 Charters, Marina, Beach Road,
Batemans Bay (& 1800/641 065 in Australia, 02/4471 2738, or 0416/241 586
mobile; www.southcoast.com.au/ob1). The company runs full-day game-fishing
trips and morning snapper-fishing trips (afternoon snapper trips in summer,
too). Expect to encounter black marlin, blue marlin, giant kingfish, mako
sharks, albacore tuna, yellow-fin tuna, and blue tuna from November through
June. The trip includes all tackle, bait, and afternoon and morning teas, but you
must provide your own lunch. It costs A$900 (US$585) to hire the six-person
boat (so it’s worth booking way in advance with general dates in order to get
other people to go with you and share the cost). Snapper (a nice-tasting fish)
trips include all gear, bait, and morning or afternoon tea for A$80 (US$52) per
person.
A river cruise on the MV Merinda, Innes Boatshed, Orient Street, Batemans
Bay (& 02/4472 4052; fax 02/4472 4754), is a pleasant experience. The 3-hour
cruise leaves at 11:30am daily and travels inland past townships, forests, and
farmland. It costs A$22 (US$14) for adults, A$11 (US$7.15) for children, and
A$50 (US$33) for families; a fish and chip lunch is A$6 (US$3.90) extra, and
a seafood basket for two is A$12 (US$7.80).
A NICE PLACE TO STAY
The Bay Soldiers Esplanade Motor Inn This four-star motel right on
the Batemans Bay river estuary has fabulous views and is close to the town center.
Rooms are light and well furnished, and all have balconies (some with water