Bawley Point

Things to do

Soak up the area’s natural beauty by swimming in the tranquil Termeil Lake, enjoying a beach picnic at Racecourse Beach or riding the iconic surf break Guillotines. You can learn about the area’s heritage at the Murramarang Aboriginal Area, a reserve that protects a large midden and other indigenous artefacts. 

Murramarang National Park, South Durras

A bounty of beaches

To the north, Termeil Beach is a secluded spot in the Meroo National Park, where the Meroo Head lookout walking track offers panoramic coastal views. To the south, a string of pristine beaches can be found in Murramarang National Park. The short Pretty Beach to Snapper Point walking track is another great bushwalk.

Meroo National Park, Bawley Point - Credit: Michael Van Ewijk/DPIE

Then there’s Pebbly Beach, famous for its resident eastern grey kangaroos. Stop here for a picnic lunch. At nearby Depot Beach, enjoy the Rock Platform Walk at low tide and stroll through a towering rainforest on the Depot Beach Rainforest Walk. Then spend the night in nature at the beachside campground.

Pebbly Beach, Bawley Point - Credit: Jon Harris - Shoalhaven Tourism

Berry picking & wine tasting 

Enjoy wine tasting at Bawley Vale Estate, a short journey from Bawley Point. Part of the Shoalhaven Coast wine region, the cellar door is open on Sundays. A 30-minute drive west is Clyde River Berry Farm, where you can pick your own berries during summer, and buy farm-made jams and local bush honey.

Bawley Vale Estate, Bawley Point - Credit: Ben Mackay - Vineyard Rows Drone

Getting there

Bawley Point, and the nearby villages of Kioloa and Termeil, are a 3.5-hour drive from Sydney and a 2.5-hour drive from Canberra. They sit halfway between Ulladulla and Batemans Bay in the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast. Make a road trip of your journey there by driving along the stunning Grand Pacific Drive.