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Callala Bay

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Callala Bay

Callala Bay is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Culburra Beach, 47km from Macquarie Pass.

Callala Bay is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 2,131, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Callala Bay sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Callala Bay to your route.

About Callala Bay

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, and is

Read more located inland from Callala Point, a headland facing the Tasman Sea. Nearby settlements include Callala Beach and Myola to the south-west, Currarong to the south-east and Culburra Beach to the north-east. Local facilities and community activities include:

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Callala Bay offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Callala Bay located?

Callala Bay is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -34.9967 latitude, 150.7228 longitude.

What is the population of Callala Bay?

Callala Bay has a population of approximately 2,131 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,131
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.9967, 150.7228

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Callala Bay

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Hyams Beach

A small village beach on Jervis Bay reputed to have the whitest sand in the world, with crystal-clear waters ideal for dolphin spotting.

16 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Hampden Bridge, Kangaroo Valley

Sandstone-towered suspension bridge from 1898 carrying Moss Vale Road over the Kangaroo River, the oldest of its type still in use in Australia.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Macquarie Pass

A twisting rainforest climb on the Illawarra Highway, hauling drivers 400 m up the escarpment between Albion Park and the Southern Highlands through 100-plus curves.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Robertson Pie Shop

A Southern Highlands roadside pie shop on the Illawarra Highway, operating since 1968 and long the mandatory stop for anyone driving between Sydney and the coast via Macquarie Pass.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Callala Bay

  • 34 kmHampden Bridge, Kangaroo ValleySandstone-towered suspension bridge from 1898 carrying Moss Vale Road over the Kangaroo River, the oldest of its type still in use in Australia.
  • 47 kmMacquarie PassA twisting rainforest climb on the Illawarra Highway, hauling drivers 400 m up the escarpment between Albion Park and the Southern Highlands through 100-plus curves.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Callala Bay.

Culburra Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 2,784

Vincentia

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 3,150

Greenwell Point

🇦🇺 Australia

10 km awayPop. 1,175

Old Erowal Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

12 km awayPop. 1,031

Worrigee

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 4,953

Tomerong

🇦🇺 Australia

14 km awayPop. 1,032

Sanctuary Point

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 7,020

St. Georges Basin

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 2,814

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