Batemans Bay Water Gardens

 A stroll along the Water Garden boardwalk on a beautiful day. 

Out with the old bridge

The Batemans Bay bridge was opened on 21 November, 1956. Prior to the bridge there was a punt which was used for crossing the Clyde River. It was the last remaining vehicular ferry on the Princes Highway between Sydney and the Victorian border. 

This "old bridge" had a lifting mechanism which opened the middle span to allow craft to pass underneath. It had scheduled opening times twice a day. The mechanical mechanism needed much maintenance, and it occasionally got stuck in the upright position, cutting all access between the northern and southern parts of town, and of course access to anywhere south of BB, unless vehicles travelled hundreds of kilometres inland and then to the coast further south.

Now a new, much higher bridge has been built and the old bridge has closed. It will be dismantled. 

I walked over the old bridge on the last day it was possible to do so. 

For views of the old bridge from the new, see this post. 

Rosedale Beach after storms Part 1 (23 March 2021)

 

Rosedale Beach (Boatshed Beach and Boatsheds)

Looking south from Boatshed Beach

The cliff behind Boatshed Beach, up to Yowani Road

Some of the boatsheds were destroyed in the fire and were being re-constructed.

Rocks between Boatshed Beach and the lagoon

 

Rosedale Beach dune - 18 March 2020

 

Sand castle and sculptures competition at Broulee Part 2 - the winners

 

First place junior sculpture - Save our sea - No plastics.

2nd place junior sculpture...Thank you RFS

3rd place junior sculpture

1st place open sculpture

2nd place open sculpture

3rd place open sculpture

1st place open sandcastle