Dalmeny, New South Wales
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| Dalmeny New South Wales |
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 Yabbarra Beach |
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| Population: | 1,784 (2001 census) |
| Postcode: | 2546 |
| LGA: | Eurobodalla Shire Council |
Dalmeny is a town on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia, a few kilometres north of Narooma.
Dalmeny is a popular camping area, which a large camping ground overlooking Dalmeny Beach. Dalmeny Bowling Club provides meals and entertainment year round for members and visitors, and provides great views over Lake Mumumga. Dalmeny is also home to Dalmeny Retirement Village and Dalmeny Industrial Area.
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.
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[edit] Access
There are two roads which lead into Dalmeny. Mort Avenue leads from the Princes Highway, 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, particually around Dalmeny Beach. There are also bus routes that run through Dalmeny connecting the town with the rest of the south coast.
[edit] Beaches
Dalmeny is best known for its many beaches, which stretch right around the coastline. Dalmeny Beach is the most popular beach, which is on the northern coastline. This beach is patrolled by lifeguards during summer, and is walking distance from shops and the camping ground. Dalmeny Beach is great for swimming, surfing and bodyboarding. Dalmeny Beach is also part of the Eurobodalla National Park.
Yabbarra Beach is 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.
[edit] Shopping
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 Narooma, including a Woolworths supermarket.
