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Callala Beach
New South Wales
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Callala Beach is located in New South Wales
Callala Beach
Callala Beach
Location in New South Wales
Population 803 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 2540
Elevation 14 m (46 ft)
Location
  • 130 km (81 mi) S of Sydney
  • 16 km (10 mi) SE of Nowra
LGA(s) City of Shoalhaven
Region South Coast
County St Vincent
Parish Wollumboola
State electorate(s) South Coast
Federal Division(s) Gilmore
Localities around Callala Beach:
Wollumboola Wollumboola Callala Bay
Woollamia Callala Beach Jervis Bay
Myola Myola Jervis Bay

Callala Beach is a small town on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Shoalhaven. Like most beaches in Jervis Bay, it is known to have brilliantly white sand and aqua blue waters. The beach is a tourist spot and is a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney, located to its south.

Geography

The town is situated on the northern shore of Jervis Bay about 20 minutes drive from Nowra and 10 minutes from Culburra Beach. Callala Beach varies in elevation from 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) to 27 metres (89 ft) above sea level, and is located inland from Callala Point, a headland facing the Tasman Sea. Nearby settlements include Currarong to the south-east and Culburra Beach to the north-east.

Tourism

Local services include a popular Club with daily activities and entertainment, eighteen hole golf course, two bowling greens and auditorium for functions and bands. The area has a number of seaside motels. There is also a community hall.

Sport and recreation

  • Club Callala (Callala RSL Country Club)
  • Callala Beach Triathlon
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