It was a very long day; up at 4am for a 4+ hour drive down the south coast to Batemans Bay, and after an 8+ hour work-related site visit, I didn't get back home till 12am. But all in all, the scenery down south and the township of Batemans Bay was worth the long drive and thank goodness for all those coffee breaks!

Batemans Bay

The township of Batemans Bay lies within the Eurobodalla region, it unfolds along the banks of the Clyde River and is surrounded by forests, waterways and National Parks, it is also a popular holiday destination for Canberrans. As a first time visitor, I knew very little about this quiet, seaside town, but I've long heard about the iconic Batemans Bay Bridge and its oysters and oyster farms (I was told not to leave Batemans Bay without trying the oysters), and the atmosphere of the township is relaxed; fishing village vibes with residential properties as well as holiday homes. 

Batemans Bay from the northern foreshore (1/100 sec at f/11)

View of Batemans Bay Bridge from the northern foreshore (1/800 sec at f/5.6)

Waiting pelicans (1/200 sec at f/8.0)

Clyde Street, Batemans Bay (1/160 sec at f/11)

Batemans Bay Bridge
The bridge is a well-known and loved icon by the locals, it is a lift span bridge which allows larger marine traffic to pass beneath and was quite an engineering feat for its time. Today, it is still a vital link for both pedestrians and vehicles crossing the Clyde River, and worth a walk across to inspect the steel truss structure

For the return trip, a detour to Pebbly Beach,  Jervis Bay was a great spot to chillax before the long drive back, and if you time, hang around till sunset for the Kangaroos to come out onto the beach.

View along the northern foreshore (1/1000 sec at f/5.6)

Lifting span (1/125 sec at f/11)