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Estuaries

These estuaries are near to, or accessible from, Eden.

NSW Maritime maps for North of Twofold Bay and South may be of further help.

Merimbula This small lagoon is a declared recreational fishing haven. It is too shallow for conventional boats and there is no boat ramp. Accessible from the beach at the car park on the end of Short Point Rd. Google Map More information.		Bega River The Bega River enters the ocean at Mogareka Inlet and is navigable to the tidal limit 11km upstream with depths of up to 15m. There is a boat ramp on the southern end of Hancock Bridge off the Tathra Bermagui Road. Google Map More information.

Curalo Lake Curalo Lake is a shallow lake (less than 2 metres) which opens to the sea at Aslings Beach. There is no boat ramp. A boardwalk extends along the south edge. Close to Eden township. It is haven for a variety of birdlife and marine life. Google Map More information.		Kiah Inlet & Towamba River Kiah Inlet enters Twofold Bay on its southern shores near East Boyd. It is a declared recreational fishing haven accessed by boat (care should be exercised as the entrance is severely shoaled) or by a 0.5km walk from the Davidson Whaling Station car park. Google Map More information.
Gypsy Point on Mallacoota Inlet Gypsy Point is on the eastern reach of Mallacoota Inlet, which is a huge and varied waterways expanse. From here you can venture upstream to Genoa and Wallagaraugh Rivers or downstream to the Top and Bottom Lakes. The estuary is surrounded by National Parks and well protected from winds upstream from the Top Lake. Google Map More information.		Merimbula Lake With an area of 4.5 sq km and a mean depth in the basin of 3-4 metres, Merimbula Lake offers much for all water sports. However, the smaller southern basin is shallow at 0.3m. Tidal velocities can be quite high at up to 2m/s near the bridge during spring tides. Bar depth is 1.4m at low tide with good ocean access. However, bridge height may restrict larger boats. Google Map More information.

Nadgee River Nadgee River is only accessible to dedicated and prepared bush walkers using a 4WD vehicle. The last 5 to 6km must be walked. The river is wholly within the Nadgee Nature Reserve which is largely undisturbed and uninhabited. The river is intermittently open to the ocean. Nadgee Lake is much further to the south near the Victorian border and for all practical purposes is inaccessible. Park Map More information.		Pambula Lake The very scenic Pambula Lake has an area of 3 sq km and is bordered on its southern shore by Ben Boyd National Park with pretty sandy beaches near the entrance. It is fed by the Yowaka and Pambula Rivers. Shallow inshore it deepens rapidly toward the centre. The inlet is deep and relatively shoal free. The bar is shallow and dangerous and should only be navigated by experienced boatsmen. Google Map More information

Wallagoot Lake Wallagoot lake is shallow (2-3 metres) with an area of 4 sq km. It is popular for swimming, water skiing, dinghy sailing and canoeing as well as fishing. Bournda National Park camping area is on the southern edge. Google Map More information.		Nelson Lagoon The beautiful, picturesque, 1sqkm Nelson Lagoon is a declared recreational fishing haven and is wholly within Mimosa Rocks National Park. It opens to the sea at a pretty beach. Shore or beach fishing only. More information.

Nullica River The Nullica River enters Twofold Bay at the southern end of Boydtown Beach. Provides good opportunities for shore and beach fishing. A favoured spot for pumping nippers at low tide.To get there travel 6 km south of Eden on the Princes Highway and turn left just after the bridge to the picnic area and car park at the northern end of Boydtown Beach. More information.		Twofold Bay Twofold Bay divides into two parts: Calle Calle Bay to the North is more open to the ocean winds & swell. The larger, southern bay is more protected with a number of coves and inlets. The bay is up to 35m deep with a total area of 35 sq km. Only seaworthy boats should venture out onto the bay as conditions can change quickly and seas become quite rough. Google Map More information.

Wonboyn Lake		Largely surrounded by East Boyd and Nadgee State Forests as well as the Nadgee Nature Reserve, the picturesque, 3.6 sq km Wonboyn Lake is fed by the Wonboyn River and is largely navigable, except nearer the entrance where it shoas. Depths can be less than 0.5m at low tide. The village general store supplies food, tackle, bait and fuel, with the boat ramp just down from the store at Myrtle Cove. Google Map More information.