Where is Batemans Bay?
Batemans Bay is a scenic coastal town on the South Coast of New South Wales, just a few hours’ drive from Canberra and Sydney.
Whether you’re travelling by car, coach, or plane, getting here is easy and rewarding — with stunning coastal views, winding country roads, and plenty of places to stop along the way. Use the information below to plan your trip and make your journey part of the adventure.
Car
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Where is Batemans Bay?
- 3.5–4 hours south of Sydney via the Princes or Hume Highways
- 7 hours north of Melbourne via the Princes Highway
- Under 2 hours east of Canberra via the Kings Highway
Please drive carefully and take breaks every two hours
Sea Otter Shuttles
Looking for transport options that include your bike and luggage?
Thursday 22 October 2026
- Pickup from Sydney Airport T1 & T2 (approx. 2:00 pm).
- Exact pickup time and meeting location will be confirmed closer to the event once everyone’s flights have been finalised.
- Drop-off at your accommodation anywhere in the Batemans Bay area.
Monday 26 October 2026
We’ll confirm the departure time from Batemans Bay closer to the event once everyone’s flight details have been finalised.
Return transfer from Batemans Bay to Sydney Domestic Airport on Monday morning.
We expect to arrive at Sydney Airport between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm, depending on traffic and any scheduled stops along the way.
Regional and Interstate Coach Services
The following companies offer regular east-west services to Canberra or north-south between Sydney and Melbourne
Murrays
Murrays Coaches provides services between Canberra, Narooma, Moruya, Batemans Bay, Braidwood, Queanbeyan, Bungendore and more.
Phone 13 22 51 or get more information here.
Premier Motor Service
Premier offer services between Melbourne and Cairns. Premier services also connect with the South Coast rail links at Bomaderry (Nowra) and Sydney.
Phone 13 34 10 or get more information here.
Rixons
Rixon’s are a family business catering for people on the South Coast of NSW between Milton/Ulladulla and Narooma/Dalmeny via Batemans Bay wishing to travel to Canberra, with the option of door to door service, and returning the same day
Phone (02) 4474 4232 or get more information here.
V-Line
V-Line offer a rail/coach service between Melbourne and Batemans Bay
Phone 1800 800 007 or get more information here.
Local and regional bus services
Priors Bus Service
Priors offers a town bus service between Batemans Bay and Moruya with a range of stops.
For information and bookings phone (02) 4472 4040
Rixons
A daily shuttle from the south coast to Canberra and return. This includes door-to-door pick-up and drop-off from Milton, Batemans Bay, south to the coastal town Narooma and all over the ACT.
For information and bookings phone (02) 4474 3085
Symons Bus & Coach Service
Symons Bus and Coach located in Narooma offer services in and around Narooma, Kianga and Dalmeny as well as connections to Bodalla.
For information and bookings phone (02) 4476 4827
Local Taxi Services
Three taxi operations service the entire coast, based in Batemans Bay, Moruya, and Narooma.
Batemans Bay Taxis
Servicing Moruya Airport and surrounds.
Phone: (02) 4472 8555
Moruya Radio Taxis
Servicing Moruya Airport and surrounds.
Phone: (02) 4474 3455
Chris’s Passenger Service, Narooma
Servicing Moruya Airport and surrounds.
Phone: 0414 703 898
A2B Passenger Service
Providing transport within Eurobodalla.
Phone: 0473 655 346
Uber
Available in Batemans Bay and Narooma. Book your ride via the Uber app.
Car Hire
Batemans Bay Taxis and Hire Cars
Hire vehicles by the hour or day for business, leisure, or special events. Phone: (02) 4472 8555
Thrifty Car & Truck Rental Batemans Bay
Car, utility, van, and truck hire. Phone: (02) 4472 4810
Hertz
Locations in Batemans Bay and Moruya. Phone: (02) 6495 3444
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FLIGHTS
Regional Express (REX)
Flights to Moruya Airport from Sydney and Melbourne and beyond to most regional airports.
Phone: 13 17 13
Canberra Airport (International)
Canberra Airport offers both international and domestic flights from major airlines.
Hire a car or take a bus to Batemans Bay.
For more information freecall 1800 802 528 or email info@eurobodalla.com.au