Guerilla Bay

Approximately 20kms south of Batemans Bay

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

The water at secluded Guerilla Bay is clear and inviting and provides different experiences for different levels of snorkellers. A prominent small rocky island is a feature of the bay and divides the safer more comfortable snorkelling waters to the south of the gravel spit, with the more adventurous and dangerous waters to the north of the spit.

On this northern side is “the pot”, which depending on the tide can be difficult to access as some jagged rocks need to be negotiated to get to the water - but for more experienced snorkellers in the right conditions it is worth the effort.  The pot is a deep hole with ridges of rock rising from the bottom, the ocean sides of the ridges are covered in growths such as encrusting sponges of various colours.  On the far side of the pot is a small “cave” that you can swim into and surprise the numerous small crabs.

The sheltered bay on the southern side of the spit is a comfortable location for beginners. The bottom is rocky with flat like reef extending up in walls on a roughly 35 degree angle and sheer walls that stretch up to ten metres – the seaweed-covered rocks and the crevices between them offer shelter to a wide variety of fish species such as mado, sweep, rock cale, blue groper, crimson banded wrasse, senator wrasse and luderick. There is usually an abundance of stingrays, nudibranchs, eels and more. 

 Guerilla Bay is approximately 20 kilometres south of Batemans Bay. Take the Guerilla Bay turn off from George Bass Drive into Burri Pt Rd, then turn left into Beach Parade and near its end turn right to the car park.  Guerilla Bay lies within a sanctuary zone of the Batemans Marine Park so no fishing or collecting is permitted. There are no amenities and during summer the car park, which is located only a few metres from the water’s edge can be crowded.

 

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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