Callala Bay, New South Wales

This article is about the town on the NSW South Coast. For the suburb of Tamworth, see Calala.
Callala Bay
New South Wales

Wowly Gully in northern Callala Bay
Callala Bay
Coordinates 35°00′S 150°43′E / 35.000°S 150.717°E / -35.000; 150.717Coordinates: 35°00′S 150°43′E / 35.000°S 150.717°E / -35.000; 150.717
Population 1,951 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 2540
Elevation 13 m (43 ft)
Location
  • 132 km (82 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
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
19.9 °C
68 °F		 13.6 °C
56 °F		 1,240.9 mm
48.9 in

Callala Bay 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 Bay has an approximate elevation of 13 metres (43 ft) above sea level,[2] and is located inland from Callala Point, a headland facing the Tasman Sea.[3] Nearby settlements include Callala Beach to the south-west, Currarong to the south-east and Culburra Beach to the north-east. Local facilities include a safe harbour, jetty, sailing club, boat ramp, primary school and a small shopping centre. In 2006, the population of Callala Bay was 1,951.[1]

Callala Bay is a short drive or flat bike ride from the popular Club Callala (Callala RSL Country Club) which hosts a challenging 18 hole golf course, two bowling greens, great food and nightly entertainment.

Sport and recreation

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Callala Bay (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2008-03-29.
  2. ↑ "Map of 35° 00.000' S 150° 43.250' E near Callala Bay". Retrieved 2008-03-29.
  3. ↑ "Callala Point (NSW)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.


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