Coordinates: 35°00′S 150°43′E / 35.000°S 150.717°E / -35.000; 150.717

Callala Bay

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Callala Bay
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Wowly Gully in northern Callala Bay
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CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionSouth Coast
LGA
Location
  • 132 km (82 mi) S of Sydney
  • 16 km (9.9 mi) SE of Nowra
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Population
 • Total2,196 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode
2540
CountySt Vincent
ParishWollumboola
Mean max temp19.9 °C (67.8 °F)
Mean min temp13.6 °C (56.5 °F)
Annual rainfall1,240.9 mm (48.85 in)
Localities around Callala Bay
Wollumboola Wollumboola Wollumboola
Callala Beach Callala Bay Jervis Bay
Callala Beach Jervis Bay Jervis 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,[2] and is located inland from Callala Point, a headland facing the Tasman Sea.[3] 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:

  • a safe harbour
  • jetty
  • sailing club
  • boat ramp
  • medical centre
  • primary school
  • child care and pre-school centre
  • faith groups
  • soccer club
  • skateboard park
  • netball/basketball courts
  • community centre (available for hire)
  • NSW Rural Fire Service – Callala Bay
  • a small shopping centre (Australia Post, supermarket, chemist, baker, butcher, cafe, take away, real estate agents, cellars)
  • shared pathway around the headland
  • small group activities (aqua exercise group, craft, folk dance, yoga, over 50s' social group, garden club, Writers, Bushcare)
  • regular bus service to Nowra, including for high school students.

Profile statistics used by Shoalhaven City Council for planning purposes are located here

Sport and recreation

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