Malua Bay, New South Wales

Malua Bay (postcode: 2536) is a locality in the South Coast region of the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated in the Eurobodalla Shire. At the 2016 census, Malua Bay had a population of 1,929.[1]

Malua Bay
New South Wales
Panorama taken at Malua Bay.
Malua Bay is located in New South Wales
Malua Bay
Malua Bay
Coordinates35°48′S 150°14′E
Population1,929 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2536
LGA(s)Eurobodalla Shire
State electorate(s)Bega
Federal division(s)Gilmore
Localities around Malua Bay:
Surf Beach Lilli Pilli
Mogo Malua Bay Tasman Sea
Woodlands Rosedale
Hail on beach at Malua Bay 14 Oct 2013
Malua Bay, NSW
The surf at Malua Bay

Malua Bay town centre is located astride George Bass Drive, which is approximately 13 kilometres drive from the town of Batemans Bay. The town boundaries extend to Dunns Creek Road in the West, Ridge Road to the North, and almost to Broulee Road in the South, where it abuts the town of Rosedale. Malua Bay is approximately 280 km (170 mi) South of Sydney, and 160 km (99 mi) East of Canberra via the Kings Highway.

Malua Bay has a range of beaches and bays on its border with the Tasman Sea, including; Malua Bay Beach, Mosquito Bay, Garden Bay, and McKenzies Beach. Recreational fishing is popular from the rocks at many of these beaches. Surfing is the predominant activity at McKenzies Beach and there is a public-access boat launching ramp at Mosquito Bay.

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Transport

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Malua Bay (state suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
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