Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
From Batemans Bay to:
- Square Head: Turn from the Princes Highway into Cullendulla Drive, then into Blairs Road, Long Beach.
- Cullendulla Beach: Turn from Princes Highway into Peninsula Drive (north Batemans Bay), then into McLeod Street, Timbara Crescrent, and Myamba Parade, Surfside.
Park entry points
- Myamba Parade carpark See on map
- Square Head carpark See on map
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
By public transport
Both parts of Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve are accessible by bus, however a short walk is required from the nearest stop. For information about public transport options, visit the Priors transport info website.
Best times to visit
Spring
Migratory birds arrive from Russia, Asia, northeast China, and Europe for the warmer months, foraging on the sand flats where you can see them from Cullendulla Beach.
Summer
Break out the canoe or kayak and beat the summer heat with a refreshing paddle up Cullendulla Creek.
Winter
Make the short hike to Square Head to do the Mangrove walk, watching how the landscape changes in high and low tide.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15.5°C and 23.5°C
Highest recorded
43.3°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.5°C and 17.2°C
Lowest recorded
0°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
August
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
275.3mm
Maps and downloads
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the South Coast region
Cullendulla Creek Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Ulladulla office
02 4454 9500
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. - Lot 9 Blackburn Industrial Estate, 6 Coller Road Ulladulla NSW 2539
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Email: npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Ulladulla office
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Nowra office
02 4428 6300
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. - 104 Flatrock Road, Mundamia NSW 2540
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Email: npws.shoalhaven@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Nowra office
Nearby towns
Batemans Bay (3 km)
Batemans Bay is a bustling coastal town with majestic seascapes. It's located on the estuary of the Clyde River.
Mogo (12 km)
In 1857, the discovery of a single nugget sparked a goldrush in the Batemans Bay area that saw the town grow to a population of 10,000 virtually overnight. When the boom was over, Mogo stalled but has been rescued by tourism in recent times thanks to its collection of historic buildings and new attractions.
Moruya (30 km)
Moruya is a historic dairy town on the Moruya River surrounded by dairy pastures and rugged national parks.