Dalmeny, New South Wales
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Dalmeny is a town on the south coast
of New South Wales
, Australia
, approximately seven kilometres north of Narooma
. At the 2006 census
, Dalmeny had a population of 1,928 people.
Dalmeny is a mainly residential area, with the town built upon headlands looking over the Pacific Ocean to the south, and the shore of Lake Mumumga, a coastal lagoon, to the north. Due to its location, Dalmeny is a reasonably popular camping area, with a large camping ground located in the centre of town overlooking the southern end of Brou Beach (commonly called Dalmeny Beach, despite this technically being the next beach south). Despite the town's small and mainly residential nature, the town has a small shopping district in the centre of town, an industrial area to its north-west, and two retirement and aged-care facilities, as well as a bowling club with 4 greens and a small restaurant.
There are many walking and cycling paths through Dalmeny, some along the coastline. Bushwalking is possible in some areas of the Eurobodalla National Park
. Dalmeny also has many public boat ramps, picnic spots and lookouts.
, and Dalmeny Drive leads from Kianga
. Both these roads make up Tourist Drive 5, which provides views of Dalmeny's many beaches. There are lots of parking spaces in Dalmeny as well, particularly around Dalmeny Beach. There are also bus routes that run through Dalmeny connecting the town with the rest of the south coast.
s during summer, and is walking distance from shops and the camping ground. Dalmeny (Brou) Beach is great for swimming, surfing
and bodyboarding
. Dalmeny (Brou) Beach is also part of the Eurobodalla National Park
.
Yabbarra Beach is posilbly the best beach on the eastern coast of Dalmeny, and is not patrolled by lifeguards at any time. This beach is more popular with surfers, as the waves here usually stronger than Dalmeny Beach. Yabbarra Beach also has many rocks to the side of the beach, which can pose a danger during rips.
There are more beaches in Kianga
, Narooma and Mystery Bay
.
Dalmeny has a small shopping complex across from Dalmeny Beach. On one corner is an IGA supermarket and a Shell
service station. On the other corner is a newsagent
, lighting store, carpet store and cafe
. More shops are located in the nearby larger centre Narooma, including a Woolworths
supermarket.
South Coast, New South Wales
The South Coast refers to the narrow coastal belt from Sydney in the north to the border with Victoria in the south in the south-eastern part of the State of New South Wales, Australia. It is bordered to the west by the coastal escarpment of the Southern Tablelands, which is largely covered by a...
of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
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, approximately seven kilometres north of Narooma
Narooma, New South Wales
Narooma is a town in the Australian state of New South Wales on the far south coast. The town is on the Princes Highway. The name is said to be derived from the Aboriginal word meaning ‘clear blue waters’. At the 2006 census, Narooma had a population of 3,100 people.Montague Island, a National...
. At the 2006 census
Census in Australia
The Australian census is administered once every five years by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The most recent census was conducted on 9 August 2011; the next will be conducted in 2016. Prior to the introduction of regular censuses in 1961, they had also been run in 1901, 1911, 1921, 1933,...
, Dalmeny had a population of 1,928 people.
Dalmeny is a mainly residential area, with the town built upon headlands looking over the Pacific Ocean to the south, and the shore of Lake Mumumga, a coastal lagoon, to the north. Due to its location, Dalmeny is a reasonably popular camping area, with a large camping ground located in the centre of town overlooking the southern end of Brou Beach (commonly called Dalmeny Beach, despite this technically being the next beach south). Despite the town's small and mainly residential nature, the town has a small shopping district in the centre of town, an industrial area to its north-west, and two retirement and aged-care facilities, as well as a bowling club with 4 greens and a small restaurant.
There are many walking and cycling paths through Dalmeny, some along the coastline. Bushwalking is possible in some areas of the Eurobodalla National Park
Eurobodalla National Park
Eurobodalla National Park is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 268 km southwest of Sydney near the towns of Narooma and Moruya.- Features :Significant sites within the park are:*Wreck of the SS Monaro*Pilot station, South Head Moruya...
. Dalmeny also has many public boat ramps, picnic spots and lookouts.
Access
There are two roads which lead into Dalmeny. Mort Avenue leads from the Princes HighwayPrinces Highway
The Princes Highway extends from Sydney to Port Augusta via the coast through the states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, a distance of 1941 km or 1898 km via the former alignments of the highway ....
, and Dalmeny Drive leads from Kianga
Kianga, New South Wales
Kianga is a small town on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, immediately north of the town of Narooma. At the 2006 census, Kianga had a population of 685....
. Both these roads make up Tourist Drive 5, which provides views of Dalmeny's many beaches. There are lots of parking spaces in Dalmeny as well, particularly around Dalmeny Beach. There are also bus routes that run through Dalmeny connecting the town with the rest of the south coast.
Beaches
Dalmeny is best known for its notorious crew the dal boys also known as dalmeny boys and its many beaches, which stretch right around the coastline. Dalmeny (Brou) Beach is the most popular beach, which is on the northern coastline. This beach is patrolled by lifeguardLifeguard
A lifeguard supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants such as in a swimming pool, water park, or beach. Lifeguards are strong swimmers and trained in first aid, certified in water rescue using a variety of aids and equipment depending on...
s during summer, and is walking distance from shops and the camping ground. Dalmeny (Brou) Beach is great for swimming, surfing
Surfing
Surfing' is a surface water sport in which the surfer rides a surfboard on the crest and face of a wave which is carrying the surfer towards the shore...
and bodyboarding
Bodyboarding
Bodyboarding is a surface water sport . The average board consists of a small, rectangular piece of hydrodynamic foam, sometimes containing a ridged spine called a 'stringer'...
. Dalmeny (Brou) Beach is also part of the Eurobodalla National Park
Eurobodalla National Park
Eurobodalla National Park is a national park in New South Wales, Australia, 268 km southwest of Sydney near the towns of Narooma and Moruya.- Features :Significant sites within the park are:*Wreck of the SS Monaro*Pilot station, South Head Moruya...
.
Yabbarra Beach is posilbly the best beach on the eastern coast of Dalmeny, and is not patrolled by lifeguards at any time. This beach is more popular with surfers, as the waves here usually stronger than Dalmeny Beach. Yabbarra Beach also has many rocks to the side of the beach, which can pose a danger during rips.
There are more beaches in Kianga
Kianga, New South Wales
Kianga is a small town on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia, immediately north of the town of Narooma. At the 2006 census, Kianga had a population of 685....
, Narooma and Mystery Bay
Mystery Bay, New South Wales
Mystery Bay is a small town on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. Mystery Bay is located halfway between Central Tilba and Narooma, two kilometers off the Princes Highway on Mystery Bay Road. At the 2006 census, Mystery Bay had a population of 168 people. Mystery Bay features a camping...
.
Shopping
Shell Australia
In Australia, Royal Dutch Shell conducts a large range of activities. These include exploration for, and the production and commercialization of, oil and natural gas, the operation of two refineries, 19 terminals and 33 depots for the manufacture and distribution of oil products; and the marketing...
service station. On the other corner is a newsagent
Newsagent
A newsagent's shop , newsagency or newsstand is a business that sells newspapers, magazines, cigarettes, snacks and often items of local interest. In Britain and Australia, these businesses are termed newsagents...
, lighting store, carpet store and cafe
Café
A café , also spelled cafe, in most countries refers to an establishment which focuses on serving coffee, like an American coffeehouse. In the United States, it may refer to an informal restaurant, offering a range of hot meals and made-to-order sandwiches...
. More shops are located in the nearby larger centre Narooma, including a Woolworths
Woolworths (supermarkets)
Woolworths is the largest supermarket chain in Australia, owned by Woolworths Limited.-History:Woolworths Limited was founded in 1924, with the first store opening up in Sydney's Imperial Arcade.-2008 rebranding:...
supermarket.