| Bawley Point New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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 Remains of the Bawley Point Sawmill and Bawley Point Wharf in 2015 | |||||||||||||||
  Bawley Point | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°30′56.25″S150°23′37.42″E / 35.5156250°S 150.3937278°E /-35.5156250; 150.3937278 | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 698 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2539 | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Shoalhaven | ||||||||||||||
| Region | South Coast | ||||||||||||||
| County | St Vincent | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Termeil | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | South Coast | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Gilmore | ||||||||||||||
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Bawley Point is a small coastal hamlet inNew South Wales,Australia, in theShoalhaven with a population of 698 people at the2016 census.[1] It is located 30 minutes south ofUlladulla, New South Wales, and 30 minutes north ofBatemans Bay on theSouth Coast of NSW.[2] The town's name is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "Brown snake".[3] Bawley Point is well known throughout the region for its fine beaches and peak surf conditions. The area is frequented by holiday makers fromCanberra andSydney.
On 23 April 1770,James Cook inHMS Endeavour made his first recorded direct observation of indigenous Australians atBrush Island near Bawley Point, noting in his journal: "...and were so near the Shore as to distinguish several people upon the Sea beach they appear'd to be of a very dark or black Colour but whether this was the real colour of their skins or the Clothes they might have on I know not."[4]
On 18 December 1832 Joseph Berryman, overseer at Sydney Stephen's Murramarang land acquisition near Bawley Point,shot dead four Aboriginal Australians in retaliation for the spearing of some cattle. Of those shot, two were an elderly couple and another was a pregnant woman.[5]
Bawley Point had a public school from 1894 to 1909 and 1912 to 1922, classified variously as a "public", "half-time" or "provisional" school.[6]
Bawley Point was threatened during the2019-20 Bushfire Season, with local fire Chief Charlie Magnuson calling it "the luckiest village on the South Coast".[7]
Tourism is a large driver of economic activity in Bawley Point and surrounding areas, with a variety of accommodation options includinghome stays and caravan parks. Visitors are drawn to the uncrowded beaches as well as nearby National Parks, campgrounds, walking and mountain biking trails. The lakes and lagoons in the surrounding area are popular for photography and bird-watchng.[8]
There are two wineries in the area bring visitors to the area during theShoalhaven Winter Wine Festival.[citation needed] Visitors can also enjoy fruit picking at two of the local farms.
In the 2016 Census, there were 698 people in Bawley Point. 80.1% of people were born in Australia and 92.3% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 40.0% and Anglican 24.2%.[1]
A number of local businesses operate in Bawley Point, including a small supermarket, specialty shops, a pharmacy and holiday accommodation.
Bawley Point is served on weekdays by Ulladulla Buslines route 741 twice daily to Kioloa andUlladulla via Termeil,Tabourie andBurrill Lake. An additional afternoon service runs on school days.[9]
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 One Plus One: Charlie Magnuson, One Plus One,ABC News |
| Nowra suburbs | |
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| Suburbs near Jervis Bay | |
| North of Shoalhaven River |
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| South of Shoalhaven River | |
| Sussex Inlet | |
| Ulladulla | |
| Far South |
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Main Article:Local government areas of New South Wales | |
