The last time I walked this island with my husband the tombolo didn't exist and it was a waist deep wade through the water at low tide with the esky and towels above our heads. Happy to say access to the island doesn't involve getting wet now.

A recent read of the "Eurobodalla South Coast NSW Walks" brochure (available from the Visitor Information Centre at Batemans Bay) prompted our visit to Broulee Island Nature Reserve. The island covers 43 hectares and as a leisurely stroll takes around one and a half hours to cover the 3.5 kms (starting and finishing at South Broulee carpark). The terrain is relatively flat and easy going, however a pair of sturdy shoes is recommended as you will wander over basalt rock platforms, sandy beaches and pebbles of varying sizes.

At Shellgrit Bay you can see the remains of a jetty that was used to load boats with shellgrit that was mined on the northern side of the island and shipped to Sydney for use in the manufacture of concrete.

The only wildlife we saw on our walk were black cormorants sunning themselves on the rocks and a dead crab. There were plenty of common fan flowers as well as pig face daisies and what appeared to be some type of native orchid.

All in all it was a relaxing way to spend part of the morning.

Notes:

Parking at the Surf Life Saving Club at South Broulee is a challenge during the Christmas and New Year period unless you arrive early in the day.