Callala Beach, New South Wales

This article is about the town on the NSW South Coast. For the suburb of Tamworth, see Calala.
Callala Beach
New South Wales
Callala Beach
Coordinates 35°00′12.2″S 150°42′00″E / 35.003389°S 150.70000°E / -35.003389; 150.70000Coordinates: 35°00′12.2″S 150°42′00″E / 35.003389°S 150.70000°E / -35.003389; 150.70000
Population 774 (2011 census)[1]
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
State electorate(s) South Coast
Federal Division(s) Gilmore

Callala Beach is a small town on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Shoalhaven.

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,[2] and is located inland from Callala Point, a headland facing the Tasman Sea.[3] Nearby settlements include Currarong to the south-east and Culburra Beach to the north-east.

Local services include a popular Club with daily activities and entertainment, 18 hole golf course, two bowling greens and auditorium for functions and bands.

Sport and recreation

Notable People

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Callala Beach (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2015-06-17.
  2. "Map of Callala Beach, NSW". Retrieved 2015-06-17.
  3. "Callala Point (NSW)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.


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