Area Hotlist — South Coast NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the South Coast area
Area Hotlist — South Coast
Merimbula Lake
Merimbula’s tidal lake is the region’s sparkling centrepiece, edged by oyster farms, cafés and a scenic boardwalk. Calm waters invite paddle-boards, sailing dinghies and sunset cruises, while anglers work the jetties. Living nearby means evening strolls and fresh oysters are literally minutes from the front door.
Clyde River
Flowing through Batemans Bay, the broad Clyde River is famed for glass-clear water and award-winning oysters. Weekend residents launch boats, kayak mangrove channels or join eco-cruises upriver to Clyde Gorge. Riverside paths, taverns and markets create a laid-back hub just five minutes from town beaches.
Twofold Bay
Sheltered by forested headlands, Eden’s Twofold Bay is one of Australia’s deepest natural harbours and a whale-watching hotspot. Locals fish at dawn, then grab coffee on the wharf while cruise ships glide in. A new marina and foreshore trail link homes to water within a gentle stroll.
Tathra Beach
Stretching beside Tathra’s heritage wharf, this patrolled surf beach serves up reliable waves, sweeping coastal views and a friendly vibe. Morning joggers trade nods with surfers before coffee at the wharf café, while bush tracks lead straight from backyards to sand in under ten minutes.
Aslings Beach
Eden’s town beach blends an ocean break, historic rock pool and a boardwalk linking Lake Curalo. It’s the local go-to for sunrise swims, dog-friendly stretches and quick dips after work. From new apartments, residents can swap office shoes for thongs and be in the water within moments.
Wagonga Inlet
Narooma’s turquoise Wagonga Inlet is postcard perfection. Picnic lawns, bike paths and jetties surround calm water dotted with oyster leases and SUP hire. Residents launch kayaks from the back lawn or dine on just-shucked shellfish at the waterfront shed, barely five minutes from home.
Corrigans Beach
Fronting Batehaven village, Corrigans offers protected shallows, a huge pirate-ship playground and weekly seaside markets. Families wheel prams along the flat foreshore or cycle three kilometres into Batemans Bay. Living nearby means sunset barbecues, safe paddling for kids and cafés all within an easy walk.
Bermagui River
Meandering past Bermagui township, this tidal estuary is beloved for flat-water paddling, fishing and birdlife. Hire a tinny, drop in crab pots or amble the river walk to the iconic Blue Pool. Riverside pubs and boutiques make weekend brunches effortless for locals just a short stroll away.
Tomaga River
Bordering Mossy Point and Tomakin, the Tomaga River is a serene waterway ideal for kayaking, SUP yoga and spotting stingrays. A riverside café, weekend markets and boat ramp create a relaxed community hub ten minutes south of Batemans Bay, giving locals year-round holiday vibes at home.
Moruya River
Sweeping from Moruya township to surf-washed breakwalls, this river hosts weekly farmers markets, rowing regattas and bike paths. Residents cast a line at lunch or paddle to river islands alive with birdlife. Beaches and airport are under ten minutes away, making weekend escapes effortlessly close.
Lake Curalo
A tranquil mirror beside Eden, Lake Curalo is circled by a level boardwalk perfect for sunset jogs, wheelchair-friendly strolls and birdwatching. Kayakers glide across glassy water while kids try crabbing off the jetty. Homes around Eden town centre sit barely a kilometre from this peaceful retreat.
Malua Bay Beach
Framed by headlands, Malua Bay delivers consistent surf, sheltered rock pools and a grassy foreshore with barbecues. Locals grab coffee from the beachfront café, hit the waves and rinse off in seaside showers before work. It’s all less than a fifteen-minute drive south of Batemans Bay CBD.
Caseys Beach
Tucked between Batehaven and Sunshine Bay, Caseys is a gentle crescent offering safe swims, a flat foreshore path and spectacular Clyde River sunsets. Pack a picnic, spot dolphins from shore or cycle three kilometres into town. Living nearby means summer evenings on the sand minus parking hassles.
Bega River
Winding beneath dairy-green hills, the Bega River offers peaceful paddling, bass fishing and picnic spots shaded by gums. Residents kayak downstream to tidal Brogo Reserve or watch sea-eagles overhead before coffee in town. Crisp country air meets coastal convenience with Tathra Beach under twenty minutes away.
Rosedale Beach
Hidden down a forested lane, Rosedale charms with a sweeping arc of sand, rock platforms and crystal-clear shore-breaks. Locals start their day barefoot, then wander back to decks shaded by spotted gums. It’s only a twelve-minute drive to Batemans Bay shops yet feels worlds away.
Coila Lake
Tuross Head’s expansive Coila Lake beckons sailors, windsurfers and cyclists who loop the scenic foreshore path. Pelicans cruise the shallows while anglers chase bream from the jetty. Homes on the peninsula enjoy sunrise water views and can reach surf beaches or cafés in under five minutes.
Mitchies Jetty
Painted boatsheds at Mitchies Jetty add a splash of colour to Merimbula Lake. Hire a kayak, grab fish-and-chips or watch stingrays gliding under the boards. Locals stroll here via lakeside tracks in minutes, making spontaneous sunset paddles an everyday luxury.
Sapphire Cove
Secluded Sapphire Cove, nestled between rocky points near Tura Beach, rewards those in the know with calm turquoise water ideal for snorkelling and paddle-boarding. Bush paths lead down from nearby streets, and whales often cruise past the headland, giving residents an instant holiday vibe just outside town.
Surfside Beach
Running north from Batemans Bay bridge, Surfside offers uncrowded sand, gentle waves and a popular off-leash dog zone. Residents enjoy river-mouth sunsets, morning swims and a level foreshore path linking to town cafés in under twenty minutes on foot—relaxed coastal living made easy.
Bar Beach
Perched beside Merimbula Bar, this compact beach boasts a kiosk, lookout and rolling waves favoured by body-surfers. Locals grab a flat white, check the surf, then descend timber stairs for a quick dip before work. It’s all less than five minutes from Merimbula’s main street.
