Callala Beach is a small town on the

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in the

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. Like most beaches in Jervis Bay, it is known to have brilliantly white sand and

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blue waters. The beach is a

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and is a 2.5-hour drive from

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, located to its south.

Geography

The town is situated on the northern shore of

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about 20 minutes drive from

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and 10 minutes from

Culburra Beach Culburra Beach, commonly referred to as Culburra, is a town located in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. Located within the Shoalhaven local government area, the town is east-southeast of Nowra on Jerrinja Wandi Wandian Abo ...

. Callala Beach varies in elevation from to

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, and is located inland from Callala Point, a

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facing the

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. Nearby settlements include

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to the south-east and

to the north-east.

Tourism

Local services include a popular Club with daily activities and entertainment, eighteen hole

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, two bowling greens and auditorium for functions and bands. The area has a number of seaside

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s. There is also a community hall.

Sport and recreation

*Club Callala
Callala RSL Country Club)

References

External links

Callala Beach Progress AssociationCallala Business Chamber & Tourism Inc.VISITNSW.com - Callala-BayClub Callala
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Geography

Tourism

Sport and recreation

See also

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