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Willinga Park
Willinga Park is the finest equestrian centre in the southern hemisphere. Its diversity is unparalleled with a magnificent conference centre, world class stables, tack room, horse pool and manicured horse paddocks, botanic gardens and sculptures that must be seen to be believed. Willinga Park breeds first class thoroughbreds that are persistent winners at Australia wide equine events. The self-contained accommodation at the park is 5 star and event attendees are spoilt for choice of onsite villas that also include accommodation for competing horses, and Interludes, a unique 5 star property. Terry Snow, was the formidable owner of Willinga Park and Canberra Airport who passed away in August of 2024. He fulfilled lifelong dreams of world class properties including Brindabella Commercial Park, overcoming mountainous obstacles to leave legacies for generations to enjoy. Willinga Park is now owned by the Snow family.
Bawley Point Village
Bawley Point Village has a wide variety of shops that more than meets the needs of locals and the thousands of visitors that travel to the area during NSW and the ACT school holidays. Our IGA is a fantastic grocery store that has most goods, drinks, fruit, vegetables, and meat you expect in the larger stores throughout the states. The Bawley Chemist is like one of old, where they know you and you know them by name. Our chemist not only fills prescriptions but also has a good variety of items for first aid, personal use, beach footwear, sunglasses and hats, and more. The newsagent provides postal, reading and stationery needs, and has an assortment of interesting house decorating items. The Supercellars Bottle-shop is essential for anyone who likes a drink or needs a special gift. There is Sandman Bakery for bread, pies and cakes and a dress and nick-knack shop.
Local Beaches
Bawley Beach, sheltered by a headland, offers popular surf breaks like Guillotines and excellent vantage points, plus calm areas for swimming and snorkelling with stingray sightings. Cormorant Beach nearby, always allows off-leash dogs. Bawley Point Reserve provides picnic spots and a playground whilst Murramarang Aboriginal Area is also popular for snorkelling and swimming. Gannet Beach is small but scenic, ideal for quiet paddling. A short drive south Merry Beach is family-friendly, known for fishing, nature walks, dolphins, and bird watching along trails such as O’Hara Headland and Snapper Point Walking Track. The track links Pretty and Pebbly beaches. Pretty Beach is great for swimming, fishing, and sunset BBQs with glorious mountain views. World famous Pebbly Beach, in Murramarang National Park, is home to kangaroos and salt-tolerant coastal plants. Depot Beach, also in the park, features clear waters, diverse wildlife, and a short rainforest walk through stunning ancient landscapes. Just north of Bawley Is Termeil Beach and
Neighbourhood Towns
Batemans Bay is the closest town to Canberra, with a selection of shops, many located in the Village Centre and Bay Bridge Plaza. There is a broad selection of eateries at the ‘Bay’ including the Bay Soldiers and, the Catalina Country Club which also has PGA rated golfing. Mollymook Golf Club has stunning views of the beach whilst Ulladulla is the closest town to Bawley Point for all things shopping. It also has the Ex-Services Club. Kmart, Bunnings, Woolworths, Aldi, McDonalds and other chain stores are all based at both major towns. Apart from being a quaint township with lovely boutique shops, Milton is home to the local hospital. The regional hospital is at Moruya. Similarly, Mogo Village has boutique shops and iconic Mogo Wildlife Zoo. Batemans Bay and Ulladulla have great doctors and specialists, medical, dental and pathology services. There are also several public and private schools in and around the towns with a Ulladulla Busline operating each weekday. Premier Motors runs daily services to and from Sydney stopping at Termeil.
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