Broulee Island

Approximately 12kms north of Moruya

Snorkelling off the beaches and rocks around here is like having your own big aquarium to play in.

Broulee Island is regarded as one of the best snorkelling spots along the Eurobodalla coastline. Two areas on the island are sought out by snorkellers - one is at the bay near Pink Rocks which is the north eastern point of the island.

The bay, which was a boat harbour during early European settlement, is reasonably shallow at about two to four metres deep and is protected in terms of swell.  It’s also home to seagrass meadows, with sting rays and banjo sharks sometimes seen amongst the grass. It’s fine for beginners in the right conditions, as is the southern side of the island which is also protected in terms of swell. 

The southern side is an extremely productive area, with different habitats around the reef system such as flat sands, big reef walls and shallow reefs, which all combine to make it a superb spot for snorkelling. More adventurous snorkellers will discover a drop-off of about 30 metres that exists some way offshore. As you’re exploring Broulee Island watch out for a number of ‘rogue’ green turtles that have made the island home and the endangered weedy sea dragon and eastern blue devil fish. Old discarded ballast rocks from the vessels that entered the island harbour may also be discovered in the Pink Rocks area.

 Broulee Island is a NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Nature Reserve and lies within the Batemans Marine Park. Most of the marine park around the island is sanctuary zone, which means no fishing or collecting is allowed. To be clear about zoning obtain a Batemans Marine Park zoning guide and read the signs that have been placed around the area.

Access to Broulee Island is from car parking either along Broulee Beach - north, where there are shops and amenities or from a large car park near Broulee Beach - south. A 300 metre walking track leads from the car park around to the southern end of Broulee Beach to Broulee Island.  To get to Broulee and the car park follow the signs from George Bass Drive, turn on to Broulee Road, then Grant Street and finally Heath Street. 

 

Snorkelling sites in Eurobodalla and the Batemans Marine Park

Snorkelling safety tips


  • Always tell somebody what you are doing
  • Always snorkel with somebody or have somebody watch over you
  • Snorkel with a signal buoy
  • Wear a wetsuit and or floatation device such as a Personal Flotation Device
  • Ensure you gear is up to date and working
  • Stay away from rips or swim with the rip if you’re in one
  • Plan your entry and exit points
  • Respect the ocean it is powerful
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